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TRAVEL RESOURCES
THE WELL-PREPARED JOURNEY
Travel resources
A few thoughtful preparations make every journey smoother. Find the official information and practical tools you need before departure and while you’re away. For questions about your Solaz itinerary, contact your travel advisor.
These resources are primarily for U.S. travelers. Entry requirements depend on your passport, nationality, itinerary and travel dates. Recheck the official guidance before departure.
Editorial review: 8 October 2026
Passports & entry
Check your passport early. Confirm the required validity, blank pages, visas and travel authorizations for every destination and transit stop. Requirements vary by country; there is no single passport-validity rule for every trip. Use the destination’s official immigration guidance for final requirements.
U.S. Department of State
Destination requirements & travel advisoriesSelect your destination for entry information, safety guidance and U.S. embassy contacts.
UK Government
United Kingdom ETACheck whether you need an electronic travel authorization and apply through the official UK service.
U.S. Department of State
Europe entry guidanceReview the rules for your itinerary and follow official updates on European travel authorizations.
Airports & flights
Before you leave, open your airline’s official app or website to confirm flight status, check-in and bag-drop deadlines, and baggage allowances for your specific ticket. Check the airline operating each flight, especially on a multi-airline itinerary.
Transportation Security Administration
Airport ID & REAL IDFor domestic flying, bring a REAL ID-compliant license or another TSA-accepted ID, such as a passport. Review TSA’s current list before traveling.
Transportation Security Administration
What can I pack?Search TSA’s guidance for carry-on and checked items, including liquids, medications and batteries. Airline rules may add restrictions.
U.S. Department of State
TSA PreCheck & Global EntryExplore expedited airport screening and U.S. arrival programs. Check eligibility, application requirements and current fees directly with the government.
U.S. Department of Transportation
Delays, cancellations & baggage issuesFind guidance on refunds, airline commitments and passenger rights. For immediate flight changes, use your airline’s official service channels and the support contacts in your itinerary.
Health & accessibility
Review destination health guidance and speak with your clinician well before departure about vaccines, medications and your individual needs. Check local medication rules and keep essential medicines in your carry-on, in their original labeled packaging.
Tell your Solaz advisor about accessibility needs early so the relevant arrangements can be discussed with airlines, hotels and other travel providers. Confirm equipment, assistance and service-animal requirements directly with each provider.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CDC Travelers’ HealthDestination health information and travel health notices.
U.S. Department of State
Accessible travel planningGuidance on accommodations, mobility equipment and travel preparation.
Transportation Security Administration
TSA CaresInformation and assistance requests for the airport security-screening process.
Travel protection
Consider how you would handle a cancellation, interruption or medical emergency away from home. Review policy terms, covered reasons, exclusions, medical and evacuation benefits, purchase deadlines and claims requirements. Existing health or credit-card coverage may have limits. Your policy documents determine what is covered.
U.S. Department of State
Understand travel insuranceA practical overview of coverage to consider before traveling abroad.
Everyday essentials
A few useful tools for the small details of being somewhere new.
XE · independent tool
Currency converterUse exchange rates as a planning reference. Your bank, card or exchange provider may apply different rates and fees.
timeanddate · independent tool
World clockCheck the time difference before arranging a call or transfer.
Google Maps · independent tool
Getting aroundSave your hotel address and important places before departure.
Before you go: Check your mobile plan’s international coverage, roaming charges and device compatibility. Confirm the plug type and electrical supply at your destination, and your devices’ voltage ratings. A plug adapter does not convert voltage. Keep an offline copy of your itinerary and essential contacts.
Back to topics ↑Stay informed. Know where to turn.
U.S. citizens can enroll in STEP for messages from the local U.S. embassy or consulate. Save local emergency numbers, your insurer’s assistance details and the support contacts provided with your itinerary before you leave.
U.S. Department of State
Enroll in STEPReceive destination updates and alerts from U.S. embassies and consulates.
U.S. Department of State
Get help abroadFind official guidance for a lost passport, an emergency or other urgent situation overseas.
If you’re in immediate danger, contact local emergency services first.
Back to topics ↑A little guidance, whenever you need it
Have a question about your upcoming journey? Your Solaz advisor can help you find the right next step.
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