Travel Newsletter - Nov/Dec 2006

The 3-1-1 Rule Of Liquids For Carry-On

Since our last newsletter, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has refined the rules for carrying liquids onto planes, as we had expected. Liquids and gels are now allowed in containers of three ounces or less. All of your liquid containers must fit within one quart-sized bag. And only one bag of liquids is allowed per person. That’s the 3-1-1 rule the TSA wants everyone to remember when packing a carry-on bag for a trip. The one quart bag should be clear plastic for easy visual inspection by security agents and expect to have to pull the bag out of your carry-on bag and place it in a security bin for x-raying at the security checkpoints.

Looking For Gift Ideas For The Traveler?

If you are searching for gift ideas for the traveler on your list, we can help you out. The popular packing accessories gift sets are back for a short time around the holidays! One has three different size packing cubes and the other has a packing cube, a packing folder and a sac. Both gift sets can help travelers with their packing by increasing organization and reducing wrinkles. Our Traveler's Gifts Page has loads of ideas for gifts any traveler will enjoy, from travel games to a handy travel alarm clock to gift sets of travel-sized toiletries to a great new carry-on bag. Make your holiday shopping easy and convenient by shopping on-line at Changes In Latitude Travel Store.

Reminder About New Passport Regulations

If you don’t have a passport yet and want to do any traveling in the future, you will need to get one. Starting January of 2007, new passport rules go into effect and a valid U.S. passport will now be required for any citizen to re-enter the United States by plane from any other country, even when flying back from Canada or Mexico. This year, all those spring breakers flying to Mexico will need a passport. In January 2008, you will even need a passport when walking or driving across the Canadian and Mexican borders. These new regulations will most likely generate a large number of new passport applications, and delays in passport processing could increase. So, apply for yours well before your next trip. Better yet, apply now and be ready for any travel opportunity that comes along!

Upcoming Travel Programs

Visit our Travel Programs web page for the latest information on upcoming Traveler’s Tuesdays Programs.
Tuesday, December 5th (7:00pm) - Oaxaca, Mexico
The city of Oaxaca and the Central Valleys are a unique experience in tradition and hope. There is a slow, sunny existence and magical quality to this southern Mexico destination. It is an area that has a beautiful and artistic quality that is reflected in its well-known handicrafts and arts. There are important archeological sites in the area with the most famous being Monte Alban, from the ancient Zapotec culture. Oaxaca itself is distinguished by the beauty and harmony of its colonial architecture and lovely Zocolo, which is a great place to people watch. There are thriving village markets in the valley where the indigenous people make and show their crafts, such as the famous pottery villages, the weaving village, the colorful hand-carved wooden alebrijas figures. Join us for a visit to this charming and magical part of Mexico.
Tuesday, December 12th (7:00pm) - Coast-To-Coast Bicycle Ride Across Europe
May 2006, Stan Havlick and friends dipped their back bicycle wheels into the North Sea on the NW coast of the Netherlands. Two months and 3,000 miles later they dipped their front wheels in the Volga River adjoining the Caspian Sea. They rode through rural regions of the Netherlands, Germany, and Poland. They continued through the Ukraine into the remote area of Russia where they finished their journey. This journey was the completion of a 14 year quest to cycle coast-to-coast across all the six bikeable continents of the world. Join Stan as he shares tales and photos of this extraordinary adventure and unique cultural experience. Stan's travels are a fundraiser for the Colorado Cancer Foundation and a donation to fight cancer would be appreciated.
Tuesday, December 19th (7:00pm) - Customer Appreciation Day & Holiday Cheer
Stop by our store and share some holiday cheer! We'll have some complimentary cookies, snacks and drinks for you to enjoy while picking out some gifts for the travelers on your holiday gift list! HAPPY HOLIDAYS from all of us here at Changes In Latitude Travel Store!! And a very HAPPY & TRAVEL-FILLED NEW YEAR!!

Our Travelers Tuesdays programs will be taking a few weeks off for a winter break while everyone enjoys their holidays, but Travelers Tuesdays return again on January 9th, 2007 with more interesting and exciting programs. Watch our Travel Programs web page for more show details in the near future. For now, here are some of the shows you can look forward to in the new year:

January 9th: Discover PORTUGAL
January 16th: How to PACK LIGHT & Organized for Your Next Trip!
January 23rd: Travel to Beautiful NORWAY and LAPLAND
January 30th: Adventures in BOTSWANA, Africa
February 6th: Explore PERU
February 13th: Visit GREECE & TURKEY
February 20th: Let's go to Exotic BRAZIL!
February 27th: Bicycle through FRANCE & ITALY

Just For Fun

I couldn't find my luggage at the airport baggage area. So I went to the lost luggage office and told the woman there that my bags never showed up.
She smiled and told me not to worry because she was a trained professional and I was in good hands. "Now," she asked me, "has your plane arrived yet?"...

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Happy Travels! & Happy Holidays!

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