Coffee, Tea or Milk-Bone…?

Posted on August 20, 2010
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Having a hard time finding something to do with the pooch while you are on vacation? Well never fear, the Dogtravel Company is here. Now you can take the pup on vacation with you via the assistance of the world’s first travel club for dog lovers.

And, guess what? Fido can sit right next to you while you travel. Yep, your pup will even get his or her own seat.  There is even a special safety harness provided to keep them safe and secure while traveling on Dogtravel Flights or Trains.

How can this be? How does it work? Well, you would be better off letting the folks at the Dogtravel Company explain that to you. If you are interested you can check them out at www.dogtravelcompany.net.

Unfortunately for me I do not think that they could help me out with my terrier-piranha mix. Boudreaux is just really not a people puppy. Although, he would be the perfect solution for the kid kicking the back of my seat…

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Things You Should Know

Posted on August 2, 2010
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things you should know

Andrew Harper, the most credible resource for unbiased travel intelligence, now has a new travel blog aptly named, Things You Should Know. This latest travel resource from Andrew Harper is packed full of stunning photographs and great information ranging from travel destinations to travel service providers. There is no doubt that Things You Should Know will quickly become the next staple source of travel information for savvy travelers everywhere.

A Peter Greenberg Travel Safety Tip

Posted on April 30, 2010
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Be Prepared

Whether it’s a natural disaster, pandemic or civil unrest, travel catastrophes happen and it’s important to be prepared before you hit the road. Your first step is to get out the laminator: that’s right, bring laminated copies of your travel itinerary, the photo page of your passport, all your  emergency contacts, and medical prescriptions (include generic as well as brand names). It’s also important to leave that information behind with a friend or family, and if you purchase travel insurance or medical evacuation coverage, [such as Medjet] share that information with friends and family as well.

It’s also important to prepare by brushing up on the political and social climate of your destination. Don’t just read the U.S. State Department’s warnings. Read government travel alerts from UK (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country), Canada (http://www.voyage.gc.ca/countries_pays/menu-eng.asp) and Australia (http://www.smartraveller.gov.au),  and read the local newspapers online. (This is a great resource for English-language papers around the world: http://www.thebigproject.co.uk/news).

For all electronic devices, don’t just pack an additional battery – make sure it’s charged. Pack a small flashlight. And lastly, check with your phone company to make sure you have international coverage, or rent a local phone in your destination. Make sure that includes a text messaging plan, as text messages usually go through when phone calls can’t. Last but not least (and I’m not kidding) pack duct tape. It’s been my experience that when all else fails, duct tape tends to fix anything.

Forget-me-Nots

Posted on March 11, 2010
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Vacation is wonderdont forgetful but don’t you just hate departure day? Trying to remember to take everything you need and all of the final details that need attention before you leave is almost too much. Well I have a secret weapon to remind myself of what to take care of. It’s a website called OhDontForget.com.

So if you are like me and need some help remembering all of these details then check out www.ohdontforget.com. The website is simple and easy to use. You type in the cell number that you want the reminder sent to, yours or your friends, the date and time that you want the reminder delivered and finally you type in what you want to be reminded of. When the time comes you get the reminder via text message on the specified cell phone. It’s a brilliant tool and it’s FREE – well, your standard text message costs do apply but there are no fees from OhDontForget.com.

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Hands, Baggage, Identification please – More TSA procedures on your next flight

Posted on February 27, 2010
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By John Gobbels, Medjet VP/COO

While making a business trip to Washington, D.C. this week I noticed that some passengers were having their hands and luggage swabbed even before having their identification checked. Several fellow passengers in the security line were also commenting on the new procedures and had many questions so I’ll just take a few minutes and give everyone an update on this new process.

It seems that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced on February 17, 2010 that it is expanding the random use of Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) technology at airports nationwide as an additional layer of security.

Since the Christmas Day failed attack, the TSA has increased its random use of ETD technology within security checkpoints to screen passengers’ hands and carry-on luggage. In addition, TSA piloted the use of ETD technology in both the checkpoint queue and boarding areas for two weeks at Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Orlando International Airport, and Pitt-Greenville and Coastal Carolina Regional Airports in North Carolina.

Passengers can now expect to see the increased random use of ETD technology in areas where TSA currently conducts screening such as the security checkpoint, as well as in the checkpoint queue and boarding areas. Officers may swab a piece of luggage or passengers’ hands, then use ETD technology to test for explosives. The swab is placed inside the ETD unit which analyzes the content for the presence of potential explosive residue. To ensure the health of travelers, screening swabs are disposed of after each use. Since it will be used on a random basis, passengers should not expect to see the same thing at every airport or each time they travel.

http://www.tsa.gov/blog/2010/02/explosive-trace-detection-usage.html
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