Tips

Travel Tips
How to Apply for your Passport:
Applications for new or renewal passports are available at your local Post Office. They are also available for download in .pdf format at travel.state.gov/passport/forms. For general questions and inquiries, visit travel.state.gov/travel or call toll free 1(877) 487-2778.

Form Submissions:
New applicants and children under 14 must apply in person. Passport applications made in person will be accepted at various times and locations. To look up a location near you, visit iafdb.travel.state.gov and enter your zip code.

Applicants who have had a passport within the past 15 years, and who were 16 years of age or older at the time of issuance may use a mail-in application.

You must also be sure to provide a certified copy of your birth certificate, proof of identity, 2 recent color photos, and the fees explained on your application.

Exchange Rate Notice

Some Tour company's have implemented an exchange rate adjustment. Due to the significant devaluation of the U.S. Dollar against the EURO, this has become necessary and will apply to new bookings only. The currency surcharge averages between 3.5% to 7%, depending on the program selected.

It is ALSO important to note that traveling on a Travel Program still remains significantly more economical than traveling on one's own. Savings that are negotiated with companies are passed on in these packages and provide superior quality and service.

For more information and to learn about those companies that provide this service and quality - Call C.P. Trips, Inc. Professional Travel Consultants.

(503) 658-5646 (800) 797-7900 Email: cptrips@aol.com

H1N! Update

Although the H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu) has not been in the news as much, it is still an issue when traveling. Travelers should take basic hygiene seriously (Particularly washing of hands) and they should also seek medical advise if they show signs of influenza before, during or after a trip.

Disease travels very fast (almost as fast as rumors and misinformation), our governments must take the lead on preparedness, and we must be open and factual in confronting the risk. Fear, ignorance and distrust only up the ante in danger and damage.

Travel is considered safe with the proper caution and care.

VACATION LAY AWAY

NEED A VACATION? LOW ON CASH AT THE MOMENT? LET CINDY AT C.P. TRIPS GIVE YOU AN IDEA!

VACATION LAY AWAY - BOOK YOUR VACATION EARLY WITH A SMALL DEPOSIT AND YOU ARE ON YOUR WAY - THEN EACH MONTH SEND OR MAKE A SMALL PAYMENT

($ 100.00 TO $ 200.00) THIS GOES INTO OUR ESCROW ACCOUNT AND BEFORE YOU KNOW IT YOUR VACATION IS PAID IN FULL !

WE DO ALL THE PAPER WORK - YOUR DREAM VACATION IS AFFORDABLE AND YOU HAVE DONE IT YOUR WAY!

CALL CINDY AND LET'S GET STARTED! PLANNING ON YOUR DREAM VACATION 2009!

(503) 658-5646 OR TOLL FREE (800) 797-7900 OR EMAIL: CPTRIPS@AOL.COM

Boarding Passes
Getting your Boarding Passes

Make it quick and easy to check in:

24 Hrs prior to your departure you may get your boarding passes with seat assignments from your computer:

Assess the Airline web site: www.unitedairlines.com or www.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.com

Click on "Web Check In" or "Quick Check In"

Enter your Confirmation number (Provided by your agent or your etkt number)

Enter your last Name

Follow the instructions and print your boarding passes (You may wish to upgrade to Economy Plus or better seating at this time or even add your mileage number if you have not given it to your agent to be entered)

Have your ID and Printed Boarding Passes when you go to the airport - If you have bags to check go to the "Web Check In" counter for quick bag check in and proceed to Security - If you do not have bags to check - proceed to Security with your ID and Printed Boarding pass.

SAVES TIME AND STRESS WHEN TRAVELING AT THE AIRPORT

ANY QUESITONS FEEL FREE TO CINDY AT C.P. TRIPS, INC. - YOUR COMMUNITY PROFESSIONAL TRAVEL AGENT.

(503) 658-5646 OR EMAIL: CPTIRPS@AOL.COM