1.)     How to avoid Jet Lag?

Jet lag occurs when the body cannot adjust to the time difference from long-distance trips made over relatively short times, and can arise primarily from travel to destinations with time zone differences of six hours or more. Common symptoms included drowsiness, fatigue, and loss of appetite.

To avoid Jet Lag, on the night prior to travel, go to sleep earlier than usual if flying to the east, and go to sleep later than usual if flying to the west.

Don’t depart exhausted — or hangover — then plan to “catch up on the plane.”

Onboard, drink plenty of water, not juice, coffee, or tea. Set your watch to destination time. Remove your shoes; get your feet up if you can. Use earplugs, a blindfold, blanket, neck rest.

2.) Can children travel alone?

There are no official guidelines regarding the transport of unaccompanied children. Fees and regulations very between the airlines. Generally, children younger then 8 years of age will not be permitted to travel alone. And all children ages 8 to 14, unless accompanied by an adult must travel as unaccompanied minors. Airlines require that a parent or guardian fill out a form with all relevant information about the child. At check in, the child receives an information card in a ticket pouch. Unaccompanied children are pre-boarded on flights and introduced to flight attendants. At connecting airports flight attendants will escort children to the gate or to a special service office for gate escort if the flight is not departing immediately. At arrival to final destination, children will be accompanied by airline personnel to the meeting party and will assist through customs if applicable

3.) Do I Need Travel Immunizations or Shots for Travel?

Whether or not you need travel immunizations (shots for travel) depends in part on where you will be traveling. Information on immunizations requirement for your destination can be obtained from Center for Disease Control (CDC) http://www.cdc.gov/travel and US Department of State http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/tips_1232.html#health

4.) What are the entry requirements for my destination?

For information on entry requirements for a specific country, please go to the Entry/Exit Requirements section in the Consular Information Sheet for the country you are interested in at http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1765.html. You may also contact the U.S. embassy or consulate of that country for further information.

5.) Do I need to register with US Embassy overseas?

Registration is not mandatory, but highly advisable if you plan on staying a foreign country for than one month, or are traveling to a region with experiencing political unrest. US Embassies and Consulates overseas can assist you in emergency situations and provide evacuation if necessary. For more information please visit: http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/registration/registration_1186.html

List of US Embassies and Consulates can be found on: http://usembassy.state.gov/

6.) Can elderly and passengers with disabilities get assistance?

Assistance is available for passengers with disabilities, and is provided by airline and airport representatives around the world. You need to advise your travel agent of nature and extent of the assistance you will need. Some of the services that are offered free of charge are stretchers, wheelchairs, oxygen tanks. Also, notify your travel agent if you have food allergies and require special diet. Or if you have certain medical condition that may require treatment enroute.

7.) How to travel with infants?

On flights solely within US infants (0 to 24 months) not occupying a seat travel for free. On international routes infants are charged 10% of an adult fare plus applicable taxes. Infant ticket can not generate frequent flyer points, and infants are not allowed to any check luggage. Some airlines will allow extra carry-on items to be brought on board. On longer flights you may request bassinet, but some airlines may have an age limit for the bassinets; others may have a weight limit. Be sure to check before you go. There are many things you can do to make flying with children comfortable. Useful information can be found on:   http://www.twinslist.org/flySeat.htm or http://www.flyingwithkids.com/

8.) How to apply for a US passport?

The Passport Services Office provides information and services to American citizens about how to obtain, replace or change a passport. For more information please visit: http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html

9.) Where can I exchange US dollars for local currency?

Currency exchange offices are located at most international airports in US and abroad. You can check currency conversion rates at http://www.xe.com/ucc/

10.) How do I apply for a visa?

You can apply for a visa to your destination country directly thru their Embassy or Consulates in US (http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1765.html) or thru numerous passport and visa agencies.

11.) What is the time difference between US and my destination country?

You can get local times by visiting http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/

12.) What are the telephone dialing codes?

For world dialing codes please see http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/