1. PebbleCreek Travel International Club Jan. 30, 2018

2. Travel International Club Officers
Cindy Watty, President
Diana Johnson, Vice-President

3. Travel International Club Presents

4. An Azamara Cruise to Italy, Spain and France by Brenda Deckard

5. Everything you ever wanted to know about Passports . . . And More!!

6. Passport Information What you need to know before you go
Passport Information What you need to know before you go!! Important Information about Passports
Your passport is valid for 10 years.
The Issue Date of your passport can be found on the data page of your Passport Book or on the front of your Passport Card.
Some countries require that your passport be valid at least six months beyond the dates of your trip. Some airlines will not allow you to board if this requirement is not met.
Check your Country Specific Information to learn about entry and exit requirements for the country or countries in which you are traveling.

7. Passport Information What you need to know before you go
Passport Information What you need to know before you go!! Important Information about Passports
If your passport has been significantly damaged:
Especially the book cover or the page displaying your personal data and photo, you will need to apply for a new passport.  Damage that might require you to replace your passport includes water damage, a significant tear, unofficial markings on the data page, missing visa pages (torn out), a hole punch, or other injuries.
Normal "wear and tear" of a U.S. passport is expected and likely does not count as "damage."  For instance normal wear includes the bend of a passport after being carried in your back pocket or fanning of the visa pages after extensive opening and closing.

8. Passport Information Recent Changes
Newly designed Passports changed in 2017 with these new security features
Inventive design with intricate engravings and inks
New embedded machine-readable chip
Biometric features and visual recognition
Fewer pages and more durable covers
It’s always best to renew earlier rather than later!

9. Some Other Programs for Travelers
STEP
GOES
Global Entry
Mobile Passport
TSA Pre

10. STEP https://step.state.gov/step/
What is STEP?
The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is a free service to allow U.S. citizens and nationals traveling abroad to enroll their trip with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
Benefits of STEP
Receive important information from the Embassy about safety conditions in your destination country, helping you make informed decisions about your travel plans
Help the U.S. Embassy contact you in an emergency, whether natural disaster, civil unrest, or family emergency
Help family and friends get in touch with you in an emergency.

11. GOES
What is GOES?
The Global Online Enrollment System allows registered users to enter their own applications for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Trusted Traveler Programs such as Global Entry and NEXUS.
This is the starting point to make application for these programs.

12. Global Entry What is Global Entry?
Global Entry is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States.
At airports, program members proceed to Global Entry kiosks, present their machine-readable passport or U.S. permanent resident card, place their fingerprints on the scanner for fingerprint verification and complete a customs declaration.
All applicants undergo a rigorous background check and in-person interview before enrollment.

13. Global Entry How to apply for Global Entry:
Create a Global Online Enrollment System (GOES) account.
A $100 non-refundable fee is required with each completed application.
If your application is conditionally approved, then your GOES account will instruct you to schedule an interview at a Global Entry Enrollment Center. Each applicant must schedule a separate interview.
You will need to bring your valid passport(s) and one other form of identification, such as a driver’s license or ID card to the interview.

14. Mobile Passport What is the Mobile Passport App?
With all the technology that is in the world today, it's no surprise that there is now a Mobile Passport app. Better yet, it's totally free for iPhone and Android devices. It does provide some of the benefits of the Global Entry Program and it helps you get out of the airport more quickly. If you can take a picture of yourself and answer a few basic questions, you can use this tech-savvy government-approved app.

15. Mobile Passport Advantages of the Mobile Passport App
App is FREE – download onto your smart device
Can be faster than Global Entry
You can create profiles for each member of your family
Available at PHX airport
Disadvantages of the Mobile Passport App
Currently available in only 1 cruise port and 24 airports
Need to have a smart device and either Wi-Fi or data plan

16. TSA Precheck What is TSA Precheck?
The program expedites traveler screening through TSA security checkpoints.
Are You Eligible?
Global entry members are eligible to participate in TSA Precheck.
If you are a Global Entry member or eligible NEXUS or SENTRI member, enter your membership number (PASS ID) in the “Known Traveler Number” field when booking reservations, or enter it into your frequent flyer profile with the airline. Your Boarding Pass will then indicate you are eligible to use the TSA Precheck security line.

17. Amalfi Coast & Sicily Trip

18. Amalfi Coast and Sicily Trip
Enjoy an 11-day Guided Land Tour of the Amalfi Coast and Sicily - September 29 - October 9, 2018
This small group (maximum 20 persons) guided tour will explore the sights, countryside, history, cuisine and wines located in these two regions of Italy.  The price per person will be between $ to $ (land only) depending on the number of people attending.

19. Amalfi Coast and Sicily Trip
September 29 – WELCOME TO SORRENTO Arrive at Naples airport. Meet your local tour escort and transfer to your hotel in Sorrento. Welcome dinner at the hotel. D

20. Amalfi Coast and Sicily Trip
September 30 – AMALFI COAST After breakfast, depart for a tour of the Amalfi coast. You will visit Positano, Amalfi and Ravello. There will be stops in each town and along the coast on the most panoramic spots. Lunch at leisure along the coast. Return at your hotel and free time for dinner on your own. B

21. Amalfi Coast and Sicily Trip
October 1 – CAPRI Full day tour to Capri. Depart by private boat and tour the island of Capri. You will have time to enjoy the water; swim and sun bathe as well as visit the island on foot by walking, lunch on your own. In the afternoon we will include a visit to the Blue Grotto if the weather will allow. Return to Sorrento in the evening and dinner at leisure. B

22. Amalfi Coast and Sicily Trip
October 2 – DEPARTURE FROM SORRENTO, WELCOME TO SICILY Transfer to Naples and local flight (not included) to Catania.  Arrival in Catania and transfer by private bus with assistant to Taormina Accommodation at Grand Hotel Miramare 4*, in sea view room   Oct 2-5 (3 nights).  Dinner at hotel, B,D

23. Amalfi Coast and Sicily Trip
October 3 – THE SPLENDOR OF SIRACUSA Travel to Siracusa to experience highlights of the city, including the archaeological park, home of the Greek Theater and the Ear of Dyonisius. Return to Taormina and have a special dinner with wine in a restaurant characteristic of this region. B,D

24. Amalfi Coast and Sicily Trip
October 4 – MOUNT ETNA AND “THE GODFATHER” Enjoy a morning walking tour of Taormina’s charming city center, including the Greek/Roman amphitheater. Next, ascend 1800 meters up Mount Etna, Europe’s largest active volcano, to the inactive Silvestri Craters. En route back to Taormina, you may choose to take a once-in-a-lifetime excursion to the villages used by Francis Ford Coppola in “The Godfather.” B

25. Amalfi Coast and Sicily Trip
October 5 – GREEK RUINS IN AGRIGENTO Check out and transfer to Agrigento. Agrigento is home to some of the most impressive Greek ruins in the Mediterranean. Within the Valley of the Temples, you’ll tour the temples of Juno and Concordia, in addition to a beautiful garden. After the visit, continue on to Palermo. Accommodation at Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa 4*, Oct. 5-9 (4 nights)Dinner at leisure. B

26. Amalfi Coast and Sicily Trip
October 6 – EXPLORE PALERMO Enjoy a morning tour of Palermo, the capital of Sicily that is full of character. Visit the Quattro Canti, the Palace of the Normans, and the Cathedral before taking a trip to nearby Monreale, home to the famous Benedictine Abbey, a 12th Century cathedral housing very fine mosaics. Spend the rest of the day in Palermo at your leisure or opt for an excursion to the picturesque fishing village of Cefalù. In the evening, enjoy dinner in a local restaurant at leisure.  B

27. Amalfi Coast and Sicily Trip
October 7 – SEGESTA AND SEASIDE MARSALA Journey to Segesta to admire the town’s large archaeological zone, in particular the Doric Temple dating from 420 BC. Continue to the sea town of Marsala, where you will visit a wine cellar and sample some of the town’s namesake vino. Drive along the Trapani coastline and stop for lunch at leisure, returning to Palermo for the evening. B

28. Amalfi Coast and Sicily Trip
October 8 – THE SICILIAN MAFIA Enjoy a day dedicated to Sicily’s most famous social phenomenon: the Mafia. Ascend the inland mountains to Corleone, the birthplace of the Mafia, where you will participate in a cooking lesson featuring traditional Sicilian dishes and then settle in for an informative lecture about the Mafia and Corleone’s fight against it.  Visit the Mafia Museum in Corleone before coming back to  Palermo.  B,L Lunch is included here with the cooking class.

29. Amalfi Coast and Sicily Trip
October 9 - CIAO SICILIA! Buffet breakfast at your hotel and check out. Transfer to Palermo Airport for your return flight home. End of the tour. B

30. PebbleCreek Travel International Club Palms Room – Eagle’s Nest
Our next Meeting is Tuesday, Feb. 20, at 4 pm
Palms Room – Eagle’s Nest
Topic: River Cruises