What Are Global Entry and TSA PreCheck?

Unless you’re an international traveler, you may not have realized that wait times are nearing 2.5 to 3 hours at peak times when arriving back in the US and checking in through Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at some major airports.

What to do? Sign up for Global Entry. The online application takes about 15 minutes to fill out, costs $100, and lasts for 5 years once you’re enrolled. After you receive your preliminary Global Entry approval, just schedule an interview at the closest Global Entry for final approval and kiosk training – it only takes 20 minutes. And in about a week, you should receive your Global Entry membership card, which actually isn’t necessary to bring with you to the airport since it’s online.

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Great Travel Apps

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The following is a list of my most used and (in my view) practical smartphone apps as it relates to travel.
 
Whether you’re planning a golf vacation, traveling for business, or taking a family vacation, you’ll find these apps to be useful along the way.
 
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How To Pack For A Golf Vacation

Planning a golf vacation? Keep in mind when packing that a successful golf vacation starts well before you even leave your home. Scott Kramer provides a series of helpful hints to make packing easier than ever. This infographic was originally published by Links Magazine.
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What will your airline seat look like?

question mark gadlingIt is becoming increasingly difficult to know what type of seat and amenities you are buying with a trans-Atlantic ticket. The confusion is most obvious when travelers are lookinhttps://www.perrygolf.com/blog/tag/links-magazine/page/2/g at both economy and and upgraded economy products.
 
 
 
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Airline News: United Flies Non-Stop Chicago to Edinburgh

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United Airlines has just announced its new service between Edinburgh and Chicago, making it the only non-stop flight between the two destinations.  These flights are to begin May 22, next summer. Read more “Airline News: United Flies Non-Stop Chicago to Edinburgh”

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