Jennifer at Travel Leaders Suntime Travel

2012-02-07T11:59:00.004-06:00

Please come visit our booth at the 2012 River Valley Bridal Fair!
February 19, 2012
Doors open at Noon
Fashion Show starts at 3:00pm

Great door prizes including $500 Travel Dollars & more to the Romantic Destination of your choice!!!! We are the travel agency sponsoring this GRAND PRIZE! So please come visit us!

( You do need to be present to win the grand prize! )

Can't wait to see you there!

Visit Australia

2011-01-18T09:43:00.002-06:00

http://www.australia.com/campaigns/nothinglikeaustralia/us/great-aussie-sale/

Contact me for more details on your dream trip to Australia.
I've been there, and it's amazing!!!!!

2010-11-01T12:19:00.005-05:00

Wedding Show at Treasure Island, Red Wing, MN Nov 7, 2010
ISLAND DREAMS WEDDING SHOW
TREASURE ISLAND RESORT & CASINO

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2010

from 11:00am - 3:00pm

BRIDES STOP IN OUR OFFICE – FOR A FREE TICKET!

Stop by our Travel Leaders/Suntime Travel Booth
at the Island Dreams Wedding Show.
We look forward to seeing you!
Island Dreams offers you an elegant and fun opportunity to plan your wedding and to connect with the area's leading wedding professionals all in one day and one place! Discover the perfect menu, wedding accessories, flowers and more - everything you need to make your dream wedding as perfect as you've imagined. Make the most of your most precious resource, time and bring the fun back to wedding planning!

Passports Now Required

2009-06-05T09:48:00.003-05:00

Thank you to Travel Leaders for posting this informative article:
http://www.travelleaders.com/suntime/265835

International travelers, take note: you now need a passport, a passport card, or an enhanced driver's license to enter the United States from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or a Caribbean country.

If you enter the U.S. by land or sea, you must have a passport, a passport card, or an enhanced driver's license, which is available in some border states. If you are entering by air, the only acceptable proof of citizenship is a valid U.S. passport. Previously, travelers without passports were able to enter the U.S. with a government-issued proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate, and a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license.

The new requirements became effective on June 1, when the full provisions of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) went into effect. The WHTI is one result of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004. Its intent is to assure that all U.S. citizens have valid documentation for their identities, as well as to help the Department of Homeland Security quickly and easily identify travelers in order to strengthen border security.Note that there are a few exceptions to the new rules. Children under the age of 16 who are U.S. citizens may present their birth certificates or other proof of citizenship when entering the U.S. Groups of citizens ages 16 through 18, such as sports teams or school groups, who are traveling with adult supervision may also enter the U.S. with their birth certificates or other proof of citizenship.

If you already have a passport, you should be all set. Simply make sure that your passport is unexpired and undamaged. If you were recently married or divorced, make sure your passport bears your current name.

If you don't have a passport or your passport is expired, apply well in advance of your next trip out of the U.S. Application processing time is usually four to six weeks. When applying for your first passport, you must apply in person. Your travel professional will be able to give you other tips about applying for or renewing a passport, as well as assist you with expedited services.

Helpful links:
Here is the link to the U.S. Department of State website, with further info on the WHTI:
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html

Here is the link to more information about the U.S. Passport Card:
http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_card/ppt_card_3926.html

Applying for a NEW passport? Here is the link for these forms: (you do need to apply in person, but can fill out the forms in advance)
http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/first/first_830.html

Happy Vacations

2009-04-22T10:48:00.004-05:00

Not-So-Happy--Happy Vacations.......

As some of you may have heard, Happy Vacations is re-organizing........
http://www.happyvacations.com/

If you currently have a trip booked with Happy Vacations, and are looking to re-book onto another similar trip, please CONTACT US!!! We'd be more than happy to assist you! We have many tour providers that we work with that have been graciously offering exclusive discounts for us to help you out.......

We will need your current reservation information to submit, and then we can assist further.

Here is what the Happy Vacations website currently says:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 20, 2009
Happy Vacations to Reorganize
Several weeks ago Happy Vacations secured limited financing as an interim step towards a recapitalization. The company has been in discussions with a number of interested parties to add more capital and to potentially buy all or part of the company. Those discussions continue. Happy Vacations, however, has yet to obtain the needed funds and has no choice, at least in the interim, to cease current operations.
“The company has some viable components that are less affected by these very difficult economic times, and we will build on these to emerge from reorganization as a stronger company.”
“After 40 years in the business we at Happy Vacations are heart-broken about the turn of events and our difficult decision to disrupt our current operations. We truly appreciate the support and concern from our Travel Agency and vendor partners. We apologize for any disruption, inconvenience or losses.” said David Marshall, President, Happy Vacations.
Happy is working with other travel providers to protect as many travelers as possible and will distribute this information throughout the week. Travel Agents are advised to take immediate action to ensure that your clients’ trips are not disrupted.
Check this site for future developments.