Passports Now Required

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

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

Barbados Sept 2007

I traveled to Barbados in September 2007 with a group of travel agents.
I learned a lot about the island, and wanted to share some great info!!!

The island:

- A valid U.S. Passport is required for all U.S. citizens.
- The island was erected from a coral reef, unlike most other islands in the Caribbean that were formed from volcanoes.
- Because it's on a coral reef:
---- The water is the 2nd most pure water in the world, next to the Swiss Alps, which means you can drink the water right out of the tap!!!! It's true!!
---- There are some great underground caves to visit
- Barbados is the number one destination for those living in the Caribbean, to vacation to.
- It is 19 miles from St. Lucia, and approx 45 minutes by plane to Caracas, Venezuela
- English is the native language
- No topless sun bathing allowed
- Cameflouge is illegal, and will be confiscated. It is allowed for their military only.
- Drive on the left

Here are some pictures out and about in Barbados:


Here are some pictures from the Bougainvillea Beach Resort:
(This is the hotel I stayed at while visiting the island.)


Here are some pictures from Little Arches:
This 10 room resort is similar to a bed and breakfast.


Here are some pictures from Hilton:


Here are some pictures from The House:
This resort really impressed me. Upon arrival you are greeted with a smoothie, and are invited to check in where ever you'd like. So if you want to relax by the pool, the ambassadors will come to you where ever you prefer. 2 ambassadors are assigned to every room, so it's all about SERVICE here!!! One of the pictures in this slide show are the private plunge pools. Very unique at this property.


Here are some pictures from Crystal Cove:


Here are some pictures from Accra:



Here are some pictures from Colony Club:


Here are some pictures from Almond Beach Club:


Here are some pictures from Almond Village:
This all inclusive property is great for anyone! I especially liked it for families. There was a separate section with pools and slides of all shapes and sizes for all ages of children and babies.


Here are some pictures from Sandy Lane:
(This is the resort that Tiger Woods got married at!! Very upper scale, very nice)