The International Experience Standard 3 Objective 4 Not in the standards, but would like to add information about knowing where the U.S. Embassy and Consulates are in traveling abroad, and what services they provide in the event you need them. http://www.usembassy.gov/index.html provides links to U.S. Embassy websites. What does the embassy do? http://travel.state.gov/content/studentsabroad/en/embassies/their-role.html http://diplomacy.state.gov/discoverdiplomacy/diplomacy101/places/170537.htm What does the U.S. Consulate do? http://diplomacy.state.gov/discoverdiplomacy/diplomacy101/places/170602.htm

In the U.S, of the 14 executive departments involved in conducting the administration of the government, 7 are involved in the travel and tourism industry. U.S.

Passports establish a person’s identity and nationality and requests protection for the traveler while away from home Apply at least 6 weeks before the trip Passports

Applying for a Passport Completed Application Proof of Citizenship (Birth Certificate) One Passport Photo Proof of Identity (Driver’s License) Fee (over 16 - $110 plus $25 fee, under 16 - $80, plus $25 fee) Social Security Number Applying for a Passport

Passports Adult Passports (over 16 years old) – Valid for 10 years Minor Passports (15 and younger) – Valid for 5 years Passports

VISA (No, not the credit card!) An endorsement or stamp placed in a passport by officials of a country other than the passports owners. Visas are issued by the country to be visited. Click here to view the State Department's Visa page VISA (No, not the credit card!)

Warnings Click to view State Department Travel Warnings Public Announcements Consular Information Sheets http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/alertswarnings.html The United States government, through its Department of State, issues Consular Information Sheets that can be extremely helpful in providing travel information one normally doesn't find in guide books. The information in Consular Information Sheets is usually prepared by staff in the nearest US Embassy or Consulate. Consular Information Sheets, which can be read online, contain recent information about each country's: Entry and exit requirements Safety and security Crime profile Information for victims of crime Medical facilities and health information Traffic safety and road conditions Aviation safety There is also information in Consular Information Sheets on criminal penalties, children's issues, and the location of the nearest US Embassy or Consulate.For your own safety, it's important to view Consular Information Sheets on any countries you intend to visit so you can be apprised of situations you might encounter. In addition, read Current Travel Warnings, also produced by the United States Department of State. These highlight countries where travel is exceptionally dangerous. They are issued about countries the State Department recommends that Americans avoid visiting. State Department

Duty-Free Duty-Free = free of taxes at the place of purchase U.S. citizens allowed to bring back $800 in purchases “duty-free” per person Certain items are not permitted through customs: Anything considered injurious or not for the general welfare, anything fashioned from endangered species, fruits, vegetables, and meats Know Before You Go: Customs Hints for Returning Residents - Booklet published by the U.S. Customs Click to view Customs & Border Patrol site Duty-Free

Are You Feeling Alright? The most common health problem for travelers – Diarrhea Vaccination Certificates A booklet in which records of vaccinations are shown Are You Feeling Alright?

Sovereign Skies – Each nation owns the rights to the sky above its ground Open Skies – Fly anywhere you want Define

Most transatlantic flight depart North America at night to arrive in Europe in the morning local time, and avoid landing in the middle of the night Schedules indicate a plus sign if the plane gains a day or a minus sign if the plane loses a day. + - Flights

What time should we be there? International travelers should allow at least 2-hours to check-in. What time should we be there?

Telephoning the airline 48 hours before departure to reconfirm a reservation When traveling abroad, it IS necessary to reconfirm. Reconfirmation

International Flights Amenities – Free headphones and alcoholic beverages, variety of meals, blankets and pillows, movies and games In-Flight – Duty-free shopping on flights Documentation – Landing cards or customs and immigration forms given International Flights

Sleeping, waking, and concentrating problems that travelers experience when they fly long distances Jet-Lag

European Union 28 Countries are members The United Kingdom has voted to leave The Euro – Common Currency European Union

European Union Countries Austria Belgium Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Ireland Italy Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Netherlands Poland Portugal Romania Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden United Kingdom European Union Countries

Foreign Exchange - The continually fluctuating rate at which the money of one country can be exchanged for the money of another. Currency Exchange Rate – What one’s currency is worth in the local currency Finding current exchange rates – The Internet, and Metropolitan Newspapers Money, Money, Money

Buy rate – The amount of the foreign currency customers get in exchange for their dollars when they buy the foreign currency. Sell Rate – Can exchange any leftover foreign currency for when they want to change back to dollars Define

Cash – Foreign currency, of course. U. S Cash – Foreign currency, of course. U.S. dollars can be used in different countries Traveler’s Checks – Can get in foreign currency; insured Credit Cards – Accepted throughout the world; easy to use. Carrying Money

ATM’s are appealing to people traveling aboard because money comes out in local currency. The hidden cost of travel is TAXES. Money and Travel