Have you booked a trip lately and noticed that you now need to provide more information at the time of booking? If not, get ready for it! The TSA will soon require that EVERY passenger provides their full name (including middle name), full birth date and gender at the time of booking. The information entered MUST match what is on the passport. This is for both domestic and international travel. When you book an Apple Vacation, entering this information is still optional. At the end of next month, this information will be mandatory. Incomplete or incorrect information could very well result in denied boarding. Travel agents know that now is the time to get in the habit of asking for the information. Consumers need to know that it is very important to provide the correct information to their travel agent or booking agent, so there are no delays or missed flights at the airport.

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This was a good article from Budget Travel, so I thought I’d pass it along. I like tip #1 the best - Get a Passport! I am adding tip 11 - Go on an Apple Vacation!
Enjoy!   http://tinyurl.com/ycpugrb

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Hi there! My name is Eileen Monroe, and I am a seasoned Applelite of 15 years!  I started in Reservations as an agent, moved to Groups, then used my Penn State University degree in Education to slide into the Training Department. Later I became a floor supervisor, a manager and now, a pre-travel specialist as the Senior Manager of Apple Vacations’ Core Customer Service.

I’ve been around so long ’cause I love Apple, love the industry, and all the amazing travel opportunities that it allowed me to share with my family and friends. Each trip has left us with memories of a lifetime!  I’ve learned a lot of travel dos and don’ts over the years, which I’d like to share with you.

When traveling, my kids nicknamed my husband “Father Fun,” and with great affection called me, ” The Fun Police” because I always worry about the details.  So, let me give you the best of both worlds… …Read More>>

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