New rules just out on fees for flying into and out of the Dominican Republic. To enter the Dominican Republic, a valid passport with two blank pages is required. At the customs and immigration desk, you’ll receive a 30-day tourist card (US$10 cash fee) instead of a visa. By Dominican law, there’s also a US$20 departure tax, the cost of which is usually included in your … [Read more...]
December Issue of the NonRev Traveler Has Been Released!
Our NonRevTraveler Dec. 2015 is out with over 90 pages of info. Quito and Amazon Lodge Explore Havana Seoul Shopping 3 Days in Rome Top 10 List of Beaches and Sunsets Cruise Review of the Crystal Serenity App Happy Reviews for Getting Organized We Interview the Pass Bureau of Mokulele Airlines New Airline Routes Airport Restaurant Reviews of Nashville and … [Read more...]
A Passport Required to Fly Within the USA?
Will US citizens soon need a US Passport to fly domestically in the USA? Well maybe. The reason? The Read ID Act and it's set to go into full effect sometime in 2016. The Real ID Act was enacted on May 11, 2005. It was an Act of Congress that modified U.S. federal law pertaining to security, authentication, and issuance procedures standards for the state driver's licenses … [Read more...]
TSA Changes Rules for Pre-Check Lines
The Transportation Security Administration’s PreCheck program is now officially phased out from all airports nationwide. The TSA on Monday pulled the plug on its controversial but traveler-friendly Managed Inclusion Program, which allowed frequent travelers to use the PreCheck security lines at airports without paying the fee. Effective this week, clients who are accustomed … [Read more...]
NCL Changes Onboard Tipping Policy
Interliners and their family & friends sailing on Norwegian Cruise Line will now find it harder to remove the daily service charge from their onboard accounts. Previously passengers could have the daily service charge removed at their request by visiting the Guest Relations desk. Effective immediately guests will be required to pay the daily service charge upfront and … [Read more...]