Know Before You Go

Whether sailing through the Mediterranean or kicking back at an all-inclusive resort in the Caribbean, we rely on a few travel tools and resources to help us plan ahead, stay informed, and enjoy every moment of the next vacation. 

Stay one step ahead of your vacation by focusing on the four basics of any getaway: health, travel, safety, and money. 

Travel Insurance

Your Cruise Planners Travel Advisor can help you determine the right insurance plan to provide peace of mind and proper protection during your trip. Cruise Planners has exclusive programs that are designed with you in mind.

Health

From health risks and vaccinations to necessary documentation, visit the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) website for guidance and comprehensive information. 

Money

Find out how much you’ll get for the U.S. Dollar (USD) in other countries at XE.com. You can also calculate your travel expenses and transfer money through this site.

Travel

Whoever said, “The journey is the reward” probably never had to suffer through an overnight flight delay due to inclement weather. Fortunately, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is here to help. The FAA is responsible for the safety of civil aviation and offers the following handy resources.

• Preparation for Air Travel- If you’ve ever stressed over the size of your luggage or what you’re allowed to carry on your trip, visit this page. The FAA makes airport travel a snap with information about security checkpoint wait times, weather and flight delays, information on passengers with disabilities and more.
• Passenger Safety- Learn more about turbulence, health, safety, and approved electronics in flight.
• Flying with Children- Keep your little ones safe when you’re in the air.
• International Travel- Prepare yourself for a smooth and comfortable international flight.

Safety

Whether you’re traveling across town or across the country, safety is always a priority, for you and your loved ones. The U.S. Department of State aims to protect the lives and interests of American citizens abroad and to strengthen the security of United States borders through a vigilant and rigorous visa and passport controls. They offer a wealth of information to help keep you safe around the world, including:

• Travel Alerts and Warnings- Alerts offer information about short-term conditions, either transnational or within a particular country, that pose significant risks to the security of U.S. citizens. Warnings are issued when long-term, protracted conditions that make a country dangerous or unstable lead the State Department to recommend that Americans avoid or consider the risk of travel to that country.
• Safety Tips for Traveling Abroad- Helpful tips that help you take necessary precautions before your journey and while you are there.
• LGBTI Travel- Attitudes and tolerance toward lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons vary from country to country, just as they vary among U.S. cities and states. Be prepared and research your destination before you go.