Shuping Travel Service

09/18/2024

Important update for anyone traveling to the UK in the 2025. The new ETA (electronic travel authorization) will be in effect.
The ETA is a digital pre-travel authorisation required for most visitors to the UK, including those from previously visa-exempt countries.
- It costs £10 and is valid for multiple entries over two years.
- Key dates:
* 27 Nov 2024: Applications open for non-Europeans
* 8 Jan 2025: Mandatory for non-European travellers
* 5 Mar 2025: Applications open for Europeans
* 2 Apr 2025: Mandatory for European travellers

09/17/2024

A good article recommending longer layovers than recommended by an airline. I would rather have clients with longer layovers enjoying a meal than looking at their watch praying they are going to make the next flight.

Missing a connecting flight due to a shortened layover is a travel nightmare. Here's how to avoid layover trouble from the jump.

09/15/2024

Be sure to download the Mobile Passport Control or MPC app for international travel. It saved our team returning from Ecuador via Miami a ton of time clearing customs. The MPC line was faster than the global entry line.
You will complete your customs questions and submit. You will them have a confirmation on your phone for the customs officer. Easy Peasy!

09/15/2024

I am so very thankful to be a part of the Gifted Travel Network as my host agency. Not only do I have great travel partners, exclusive Hôtel programs for my clients but I have the full support of an amazing team of travel professionals. I attended our annual conference at the Ballantyne Resort September 8-11 and learned so much to better serve my clients.
Thankful they always have our back. ♥️

07/23/2024

07/03/2024

“If we find ourselves with a desire that nothing in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that we were made for another world.”
C. S. Lewis

07/02/2024

Why do I want or need a travel advisor? I’ve had this question asked dozens of times in my 44 years as a advisor. This morning answers that question again. When wild fires in Alaska forced Princess Cruises to cancel the pre-cruise land tour beginning tomorrow, clients were thankful to have someone handle the details of a new hotel stay and train tickets. I was on the phone with Princess for almost two hours instead of my client. He was working.
If you have a good travel advisor, stay with them. They will have your back.

03/11/2024

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11/09/2023

https://www.travelpulse.com/news/impacting-travel/us-state-department-reduces-passport-wait-times-again?utm_source=eNewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=tpdaily&oly_enc_id=1461D6065334B2V

The wait times are down to 7-10 weeks for standard passports.

08/27/2023

More from Charleston

08/27/2023

Enjoyed a wonderful HOT weekend in Charleston. It is a beautiful city. Loved especially the carriage ride through historic Charleston

08/04/2023

08/04/2023

Home from a wonderful trip to Kentucky. Visited the Creation Museum. Attended a session on God’s fingerprints by a forensic scientist. It was so interesting. Watched In Six Days in 4D about God creating the world. Highlight was a preformance by an actress portraying Corrie Ten Boom.
On Wednesday we spent all day at the Ark Encounter. I was overwhelmed when I first walked in, it is so HUGE. Made it through all 3 decks and learned so much. Going to reread Genesis 1-8 again this week.
This was a great group and made by job very easy.

07/31/2023

Left Prospect Baptist church in Albemarle headed to Kentucky at 8am. Visiting the Creation Museum tomorrow and the Ark Encounter on Wednesday. Our next stop is Cracker Barrel for lunch. encounter museum tours bus lines travel

07/04/2023

Happy Independence Day! July 4th! Thankful for the opportunity to own my business. Not everyone has that freedom. Have fun and celebrate safely. 🎇🇺🇸🎆

02/14/2023

Happy Valentine’s Day!

01/17/2023

Please plan ahead this year as not to be disappointed.

To save the most possible money, book your summer vacation now.