Air Travel Carry-on's and Screening

Make sure you have the latest information on Air travel belongings, their restrictions, and more. Visit the TSA Government Web site for details on what you should know when traveling and available TSA Customer Services.

You May Need a Passport

Even traveling between the USA and its territories may require you to have a passport in the future.  Read-up on the latest passport regulations and avoid potential hassles, especially now with heightened security. Get an easy to understand explanation here. Also offered is a locator for your nearest Passport Office and instructions on how to get a passport.

If You Need a Passport or Visa

American Passport & Visa International (APVI) offers expedited processing of passports and visas at competitive rates.  After clicking on the link below click on the country you will be visiting for complete details on what is needed.  As a Travel Harmony client you will receive a discount. Click here for more information.

Airlines Checked Baggage Policies

For starters, see the baggage policies of every airline that flies in and out of the U.S.  Many airlines charge fees for checked luggage depending on type and class of service.  The actual fees vary from airline to airline and are subject to the policy of the individual carrier.  Just be aware that these policies are subject to change.

Currency Confusion?

What's your money worth/what's their money worth when traveling out of the country?  Use this "Universal Currency Converter" for a fast, simple up-to-date way to find out. You can even learn about currency codes and symbols.

Which Way Do You Want to Travel?

While there are many ways to tour the world, the most prominent are escorted trips, hosted tours, and independent travel.

Escorted trips include all arrangements from start to finish. Here, you will be traveling with a group of like-minded people having similar travel interests. Group sizes can vary from a few, generally around 15, to as many as 45, or even more.

Hosted tours permit you to travel at your own pace from place to place with the benefit of a tour host in each place visited. This gives you, the traveler, a local contact, but allows a good bit of anonymity. Sightseeing, however, will be with a group of fellow travelers.

Independent touring means just that - you are on your own.  Regardless, Travel Harmony will be able to assist you with planning, reservations and touring information for whatever method of travel you choose.

What's the Electrical Needs Where You're Going?

Want to know what kind of electricity is being used where you'll be traveling?  How about the type of electric plug you will need, or will you need a converter for the electric accessories you will be bringing?  Those questions and more are answered here.

What Time is it There?

Glad you asked.  Here is a great site to tell you what day and time it is just about anywhere in the world. Not only will it tell you the current time, but it will tell you the time it was or will be between most any two places on earth. Very handy.

Do You Need a Map?

This is a good place to start with a multitude of maps from around the world. Seems that just about every place on Earth is covered including North America, Europe, South Pacific, Asia, Middle East, Polar Regions, and on and on. Many thanks to the University of Texas.

What Will the Weather be Like?

You can use this site to tell you the kind of weather to expect any time of year (with temperatures in either Fahrenheit or Centigrade). This is the kind of information you need to prepare yourself accordingly.  But remember, with the weather there are no guarantees

Health Advisories for Traveling Out of the Country

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Disease Control has up-to-date information on health advisories, vaccinations, diseases, and health tips for traveling nearly anywhere on the globe. There's just an abundance of health information to be found at this site.

U.S. State Department Advisories for Traveling Abroad

The U.S. Department of State has a wealth of information for those traveling out of the country.  Not only does it provide travel warnings, it offers noteworthy travel tips, information on health and safety issues, important public announcements, and a lot more.

Traveling Abroad Customs Information

“Know Before You Go”, written by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), contains a wealth of information including a traveler’s check list, what you need to declare, duty-free exemptions, what you need to leave and return to the U.S., and much more.

What Are Your Air Travel Rights?

”Fly-Rights - A Consumer Guide to Air Travel”, a U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) document, covers your rights and responsibilities in air travel as well as those of the airlines. It includes air fares, reservations and ticketing, airline delays and cancellations, overbooking’s, baggage claims and liabilities, passengers with disabilities, and more.

Current U.S. Flight Delay Information

Flight Delay Information, maintained by the Federal Aviation Administration’s Air Traffic Control System Command Center, can keep you current on airline activity by state and airport throughout the United States

Planning the Perfect Honeymoon

Not sure where you want to go or how much you want to spend?  See our Planning the Perfect Honeymoon for suggestions and ideas.  If you haven't already done so, visit our Honeymoon Web page for other useful information as well as current specials.

Travel Safely, Travel Insured

Reduce your travel concerns over unplanned mishaps, look into purchasing travel insurance.  It can compensate you for unexpected inconvenience and loss. For further details, visit our Travel Insurance page.