1. 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. provides links to U.S. Embassy websites.
What does the embassy do?
What does the U.S. Consulate do?

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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

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

6. 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!)

7. Warnings Click to view State Department Travel Warnings
Public Announcements
Consular Information Sheets
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

8. 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

9. 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?

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

11. 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

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

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

14. 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

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

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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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