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China: Strict new rules to limit smoking in Beijing.

     The week of April 28, 2008 the Beijing government banned smoking in public places. The ban covers hotels and restaurants, which will have to offer nonsmoking areas, as well as fitnes centers, offices, meeting rooms, elevators and public restrooms.

Italy: Feeding pigeons in Venice banned

As of May 1, 2008, it is illegal to feed the pigeons in St. Mark’s Square in Venice. The effort to banish the birds is part of a greater campaign to spruce up the city. Stewards now patrol historic sites and can issue fines - starting at 50 euros or about $78 USD - to tourists caught feeding the birds.

As of April 28, 2008, United, Continental and US Air all increased their Domestic Change fees from $100 to $150. No doubt that the other airlines will follow suit.  Not only can airline policies change without notice, but experience teaches us that awareness of complex policies among the airlines often varies dramatically. For those reasons, and also because individual airline policies may vary in certain markets, you are advised to check with the carrier directly for the most complete and up-to-date information.

Yesterday, 3/27/08 the Departments of Homeland Security and of State issued the final rulemaking concerning the requirements of passports for land and sea border crossings under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative. After years of development following 9/11, this ruling is the end of the process and can be considered FINAL when helping your clients ensure they have the proper identification when traveling.

Effective June 1, 2009, the following rules take effect for cruise passengers:

U.S. citizens on cruise voyages that begin and end at the same U.S. port (closed-loop itineraries) must show proof of citizenship* and government-issued photo ID (such as a driver’s license). A passport will not be required for passengers that fall into this category.

*Documents include: Original or certified copy of birth certificate; Naturalization papers; Consular Report of Birth Abroad issued by Department of State

All other passengers and/or itineraries (such as cruises which begin in one U.S. port and return to a different U.S. port or any cruise that begins or ends in a foreign port) will require a passport or other recognized document. For a list of accepted documents, see www.travel.state.gov.

The good news for a majority of cruise passengers – American citizens that leave and return on their cruise from the same U.S. port – is that the travel document requirements will remain largely unchanged from how the industry is operating today.

CLIA continues to encourage travelers to obtain passports to allow the broadest travel opportunities. Your clients can visit www.travel.state.gov to obtain information on how to apply at more than 9,000 passport acceptance facilities in the United States.

Here are some helpful travel tips from the ASPCA for traveling with your pet.

• Make sure vaccinations are up-to-date. Obtain a health certificate from your veterinarian dated within 10 days of your departure.
• Make sure your pet is wearing a collar and an identification tag. It should include destination information in case your pet escapes.
• Book a direct flight whenever possible to avoid the chances your pet is left on the tarmac during extreme weather.
• Purchase a USDA-approved shipping crate that is large enough for your pet to stand in, sit and turn around comfortably.
• Affix a current photo of our pet to the top of the crate for ID.  Should your pet escape, this could be a lifesaver.
• Write the words “live animal” on the crate and use arrows to prominently indicate the upright position of the crate. Also, be sure to line the crate with bedding to absorb accidents.
• The night before your trip, freeze a small dish or tray of water for your pet. This way, it won’t spill during loading and will melt by the time your pet is thirsty. Tape a small pouch of dried food outside the crate so airline personnel can feed your pet in case of a layover.
• Tranquillizing your pet is generally not recommended. Please check with your veterinarian before your trip.
• Be sure to tell every airline employee you encounter that you are traveling with a pet.

Port Everglades is the third-busiest cruise port in the World, drawing almost 3 million cruise passengers in its 11 cruise terminals. Port Everglades is home to the seasonal or year-round ships of many prestigious cruise lines including Carnival, Celebrity, Costa, Crystal, Cunard, Holland America, Imperial Majesty, Mediterranean Shipping, Orient, Princess, Radisson Seven Seas, Regal, Royal Caribbean, Royal Olympic, Seabourn, Silversea and Windstar plus the two daily cruise operators - SeaEscape and Discovery Cruises.

Port Canaveral is the 2nd busiest cruise port in the World. During calendar year 2006, a record 4.6 million revenue cruise passengers passed through the Port’s cruise terminals. And located a mere 35 miles from Orlando and its theme parks - Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World, etc. - the port is also only a short drive from Cocoa Beach, the Kennedy Space Center and the U. S. Astronaut Hall of Fame.

When cruising out of either of these ports we would like to suggest these two fine hotels for accomodations before and/or after your Caribbean Cruise.  Come early and make sure you don’t miss your cruise due to weather or flight delays, and of course discover the wonders of Florida!

For Port Everglades Cruises:

Hilton Suites, Boca Raton, FL with 200 spacious 2-room luxury suites and featuring a full cooked-to-order breakfast along with a cocktail reception each evening, both complimentary for all guests.

For Port Canaveral Cruises:

Sheraton Suites Orlando Airport is an elegant all-suite hotel located one mile from the airport with easy access to Orlando’s major attractions. Stay with Sheraton and enjoy their cruise special package. Transportation services are available to and from the Hotel to Cape Canaveral along with complimentary 24/7 airport shuttles. No need to rent a car!

Walt Disney World to ban smoking at all hotels!

Walt Disney World says that smoking will be banned in all of its hotel and time-share rooms, as well s on balconies and patios, beginning June 1, 2007. The decision makes it the largest single-site resort complex in the U.S. to take such action, and if someone is caught smoking in a room, they could face a “Cleaning Fee” of $250 to $500!

However, some hotels not owned by Walt Disney Co. on Disney World property, such as the Hilton on Hotel Plaza Boulevard, will continue to permit smoking. Disney will help to rebook hotel guests who already have reservations and were expecting to be able to smoke.

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