Travel Resources

Important & Useful Travel Information

Health and safety protocols are all the more important today. Our lives seem ever more complicated. We seem to have so many more issues to deal with and concerns to worry about, so many more choices to make.

One reason to use a travel professional is to remove the worrying from your travels. While we serve as your travel advocates, you still need to take responsibility for your travels. The information and resources below may be useful.

Travel is important in generating positive benefits for local cultures and wildlife — like all things it has its downsides, too. Consider becoming a more responsible and respectful traveler and offsetting your carbon emissions (see below).

We Make Travel Better:

Booking With One Expert

Besides making it seamless, in today’s world trip planning is complicated. If something goes wrong, you want a professional who has access to your entire trip and has the expertise to fully assist.

Airfare Expertise

Not all travel advisors are airfare experts — in fact, many leave flight booking to someone else. It’s important your travel agency can get you the best airfares and be proactive when problems occur.

Travel Protection

Travel insurance is important for your well being and to protect your trip investment and includes medical evacuation, trip cancellation and interruption. You'll also get 24/7 concierge access.

Who You Gonna Call?

Our travel advisor is your advocate when something goes wrong. We provide in-country contacts and you can also reach your travel advisor on the road via our Pocket Travel app.

Important Travel Considerations

Terms & Conditions

Terms & Conditions apply to every trip: it is important you understand TravelStore’s and those of individual suppliers whose services you may be using, and what penalties come into play if you need to change or cancel any arrangements.

As part of our procedures, we require all clients to review and accept the Terms & Conditions applicable to their trip. Ask your travel advisor if you require clarification, as each component may have its own terms. Click to review our terms.

Travel Insurance

It’s important to protect your travel investment. Unforeseen events, sudden sickness or injury could impact your plans. We offer a choice of insurance protection plans to help protect you and your travel investment. These can include 24/7 emergency travel assistance and medical services, even restaurant recommendations, event tickets and golf course tee times.

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Passports & Visas

When traveling anywhere outside of the USA, US citizens must have a passport valid for at least six months beyond their return to the US. Visit travel.state.gov or call the Nat’l Passport Center at (888) 874-7793. Apply early (8 weeks or more) for a new or renewal passport.

Some countries require a visa. Some can be procured at your destination, others must be acquired in advance and require submitting your passport. For support with your passport or visa needs:

Sustainable Travel Int'l

Be part of the solution for a more sustainable world. Please consider reducing your carbon footprint.

Tomorrow's Air

The first collective for carbon removal with permanent storage, purpose-built to take the power of one to the power of many for the benefit of all.

Project Vesta

Help reverse climate change by turning a trillion tonnes of CO2 into rock.‍

Good Travel Guide

Find responsible vacation options offered by destinations working for a more sustainable future.

World Health

Staying healthy is a top priority for enjoying your international travels. This means ensuring you have up-to-date vaccinations and know-how to remain healthy while seeing the world. The Center for Disease Control is a go-to source for travel health, or click to visit our Covid-19 page.

Evacuation Plans

Travel insurance policies do offer emergency evacuation with restrictions. MedJet is a membership program providing medically-staffed evacuation with enhanced coverage. Covac Global is a newer evacuation program to help avoid quarantine overseas if showing symptoms and testing positive for Covid-19.

Global Entry

A U. S. Customs and Border Protection program that enables pre-approved, low-risk travelers to skip long lines and utilize automated Global Entry kiosks at many airports when re-entering the U.S. Applicants must apply and undergo a background check and interview. Click for more info.

Enroll in STEP

If traveling internationally, consider registering in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP), a free service for U.S. citizens and nationals traveling or living abroad. STEP provides information about safety conditions and, in an emergency, enables the U.S. Embassy to contact you and helps family and friends get in touch with you. Click to STEP.>>

Travel Advisories

The State Department issues travel warnings recommending Americans avoid, or consider the risk of, travel to a country when conditions make it dangerous or unstable, or when the U.S. Government’s ability to assist American citizens is constrained. For more information, Click the link>>

TSA

TSA’s travel requirements continue to change as the government works to maintain traveler security. It’s important to be aware of current travel requirements regarding: security lines, prohibited items, acceptable forms of ID, accommodations for travelers with disabilities & medical conditions. Click for more information>>

Currency Calculator

For information on exchange rates and acquiring foreign currency in advance.

LAX Parking

The Parking Spot at LAX (and elsewhere) offers both self-park and valet park options at reduced rates to our clients.

Loyalty Points Tracking

AwardWallet helps you track all of your loyalty points: frequent flier miles, hotel points, dining and shopping rewards.

LuggageFree

Ship your luggage ahead to any destination worldwide; avoid the inconvenience of carrying, checking and claiming luggage. Door-to-door service.

Seat Guru

View airline seat maps and get the best seating for your airline and flight.

Track Your Flights

Track flights with this flight tracking tool.

Track Live Airport Info

A range of airport information: View arrival and departure boards, airport delay information, current weather and more.

Uplift: Monthly Payment Plan

Travel arrangements need to be paid in full prior to your ever taking the trip, or you can 'charge it' on a credit card with high interest rates, reducing your available credit. Uplift offers access to another option: a monthly payment plan with simple interest rates that doesn't reduce your available credit.

We Help You Travel Better

From travel advisors to hotel staff to flight attendants, all undergo enormous stress. Caring interactions and attention to travel etiquette go a long way and make for a safer experience for everyone. If you have questions about our procedures, please contact your travel expert for clarification. TravelStore is a Premium Member of ASTA (American Society of Travel Advisors), CLIA (Cruise Line International Association), and an affiliate member of BCD Travel. Our registered California Seller of Travel number is CST#2002736-10.

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