Dear Friends,
This is the time of year when we should be planning Summer vacation and buying ahead makes travel affordable. Remember that Ken Caryl Concierge offers travel services throught our in house Travel Agency. We can offer transportation to and from the airport, visit your home while you are away to pick up mail, take care of your pets, plants and make sure your home is in good order.
Have you perhaps had a proposal in the last month and need some advice for Wedding prepartions? We have vendors with experience in that department, from finding a location, catering, flowere and music. A wonderful limo service that gives us special rates is available to you.
If a Wedding, Anniversary or Celebration is not in your plans we can help you with finding event tickets and restaurant reservations. Just remember to contact us with any questions or concerns.
Yours sincerely,
Ken Caryl Concierge
Travel Planning
Since I travel frequently and often see the confusion that the new regulations have created, I thought perhaps it would help to have some of those here on the web site. Please note that planning ahead always saves you at a LOT of hassle in the end. Most of all-
ENJOY YOUR TRIP AND TRAVEL SAFE!
What You Can and Cannot Put In Your Carry-On Luggage
Due to enhanced security measures most liquids, gels, lotions and other items of similar consistency will not be permitted in carry-on baggage (3 0z. or less. These types of items must be packed in your checked baggage.
Liquids, gels and lotions can be purchased beyond the checkpoint but must be disposed of before boarding the aircraft.
Exceptions
Baby formula and breast milk if a baby or small child is traveling.
Prescription medicine with a name that matches the passenger's ticket.
Up to eight ounces of liquid or gel insulin and up to four ounces of non-prescription liquid medications. What You Cannot Carry Onto a US Commerical Planes
Below are some of the most common items. Please note, if you have questions or doubts on certain items, place those in your checked baggage.
Make Up and Personal Items
All creams and lotions (i.e. ointments, suntan lotion, topical creams)
Bug sprays
Bubble bath
Bubble bath balls (gel)
Eye drops/ gels
Gel deodorants (solid stick is permitted)
Gel caps
Hair styling gels
Hair sprays, including aerosols
Hair straightener or detangler
Lip gels
Lip glosses / liquids (solid lip glosses and blushes are permitted)
Liquid foundations
Liquid medications (up to 4 oz.of non-essential)
Liquid sanitizers
Liquid soaps (bar soap is permitted)
Make up removers / facial cleansers
Mascara
Mouthwash
Nail polish
Nail polish removers
Perfumes / colognes
Saline solutions
Toothpaste
Foods and Drinks
All beverages (excluding formula/breast milk)
Camelbaks,similar backpacks and water bottles must be empty
Gel based sports supplements
Jellos
Puddings
Yogurts (or gel like substances)
Note: Baby food is permitted
Other Items
Baby teethers (with gel or liquid inside)
Children's toys with gel inside
Gel candles
Gel shoe inserts
Lighters are still prohibited in both carry-on and checked baggage.
Note - Shoes with gel heels are allowed but must to removed and screened.
Prohibited and Permitted Items ChartsThe following Prohibited and Permitted Items Charts below are not intended to be all-inclusive and is updated as necessary. To ensure everyone's security, the screener may determine that an item not on the prohibited items chart is prohibited. In addition, the screener may also determine that an item on the permitted chart is dangerous and therefore may not be brought through the security checkpoint.
The charts apply to flights originating within the United States. Please check with your airline or travel agent for restrictions at destinations outside of the United States.
For updates and for more information, call Consumer Response Center toll-free at 1-866-289-9673 or email TSA-ContactCenter@dhs.gov.
Planning & Advice:
Documentation
New Passport Requirements
Very important! Please read the following information regarding changes to passport requirements. These changes impact US Citizens and non-US Citizens. For more information, please see the U.S. State Department website for passport information. Expired passports are not acceptable.
The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), once implemented, will require all travelers entering or re-entering the United States to be in possession of a valid passport, even when traveling from certain countries in the Western Hemisphere for which passports previously were not required. In addition, although passports are currently not yet required for some cruises, we strongly recommend that you carry one while traveling. The unforeseen possibility of a medical disembarkation or early cruise termination may require that you have a valid passport to enable you to continue travel.
Implementation of the WHTI is presently expected to be on the following schedule:
- January 8, 2007 - Valid passport required for all air or sea travel.
- January 1, 2008 - Valid passport required for all U.S. air, sea and land border crossings.
The U.S. Department of State is considering alternative documentation that may be presented instead of a passport. However, no final determination has been made concerning acceptable alternatives. All Holland America Line guests must have passports for travel terminating on or after January 8, 2007.
For U.S. and Canadian citizens whose travel will terminate on or before January 7, 2007, the following documents are permitted for Alaska, Caribbean, Mexico, Hawaii or New England cruises:
EITHER
1. A valid passport
OR
2. A U.S. or Canadian government-issued picture identification; plus an original or certified copy of a birth certificate from the state or province of your birth or a U.S. or Canadian Naturalization Certificate.
Non-U.S./non-Canadian citizens: You must have a valid passport and any necessary visas. Please carefully verify the existing identification requirements for your particular travel situation. In addition, non-U.S. citizens who have previously been admitted to the United States for permanent residence must carry their Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551), commonly known as a Green Card. Resident aliens not in possession of this must obtain one at the nearest office of the U.S. Immigration Service.
Visas: Some countries require that you obtain official authorization (called a visa) before entering the country. Usually there is a fee required. You are responsible for obtaining any necessary visas. If your itinerary requires a visa prior to boarding, Holland America Line will send a visa information letter to your travel agent. The visa letter will have information for U.S. and Canadian citizens. Citizens of other countries should contact the nearest representative embassies or consulates for the proper information.
Non-US or -Canadian citizens may be required to hold a Canadian Visa when traveling to Alaska or Canada. Please visit the Canadian government website at http://canada.gc.ca to verify your nationality's requirements.
Schengen Visa holders (applies to those EU-Member citizens only): New requirements pertaining to proof of medical insurance coverage have been adopted for all Schengen Visa holders. This requirement does not apply to US or Canadian citizens. All guests should keep themselves advised of changes in government requirements. If you have questions about visa requirements, call Zierer Visa Service at 866-788-1100 or local (202)745-4470. You may also choose to send an E-mail message to: hollandvisainfo@zvs.com or visit their website at: www.zvs.com.
MACHINE-READABLE PASSPORTS
Effective June 26, 2005, travelers from the 27 countries participating in the United States' Visa Waiver Program (VWP) must have a machine-readable passport to enter the United States.
If you are in possession of a passport issued by any of the 27 countries listed below, please contact the passport issuing authority to ensure that you are in possession of a machine-readable passport.
The 27 countries participating in the Visa Waiver Program include: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Additional information regarding the Visa Waiver Program is available online at www.dhs.gov.
Please note that boarding may be denied to travelers from VWP countries that do not have machine-readable passports.
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