Travel Resources

Here you’ll find helpful tools, official links, and must-know info to make your trip as smooth as possible — from passports to packing lists.

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🧳 Essentials
 

• U.S. Passport Info – travel.state.gov
  Apply for, renew, or track your passport.
   

• Real ID Requirements – tsa.gov/real-id
  Beginning May 7, 2025, U.S. travelers will need a REAL ID or passport to fly domestically.
   

• STEP Program – step.state.gov
  Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program for travel alerts and embassy access.
   

• CDC Travel Health Notices – cdc.gov/travel
  See vaccine recommendations and health advisories for your destination.
   

• U.S. Customs Info – cbp.gov/travel
  Know what you can bring home — and what you can’t.
   

✈️ At the Airport
 

• TSA Wait Times – tsa.gov/waittimes
  Check estimated security line wait times at major airports.
   

• Global Entry / TSA PreCheck – ttp.dhs.gov
  Speed through security and customs with trusted traveler programs.
   

📲 Planning Tools
 

• Currency Converter – xe.com
  Live exchange rates and conversion calculator.
   

• Weather Forecasts Worldwide – weather.com
  Check forecasts before you pack.
   

Travel Insurance Tips – travel.state.gov
Why it matters and how to get it.