April 26-30, 2012 & October 18-22, 2012 – $1,299 per person, plus airfare
April 25-29, 2013 & September 26-30, 2013 – $1,399 per person, plus airfare
Due to the tremendous success of this offer, Beaches has opened up dates for BFF Girls Getaway Weekends in 2013 in addition to those already available in 2012. Whether you’re single, married or simply looking to get away with the girls these weekends are sure to deliver the fun, sun and the ultimate girls bonding experience!
Price Includes: Welcome Cocktail Party; Private Catamaran Cruise; Seaside Yoga & Meditation, Skincare Classes, Beach Bonfire, PJ Party and much, much more!! Also, as an added bonus receive a goody bag and welcome gifts: a 10% discount at the gift shop, a free 5×7 photograph, PLUS a $200 Red Lane Spa® voucher.
Beaches Turks & Caicos is a beautiful resort. I’ve visited there most recently in January 2012 and can attest to its quality. Direct flights are available from Philadelphia and the transfer to the resort after arrival is less than 20 minutes. The location boasts some of the most beautiful water in all of the Caribbean.
Round up some girlfriends and book your getaway today!
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10/4/2010 – The U.S. State Department issued an alert yesterday for American citizens traveling in Europe, warning them that European destinations may be under the threat of attack by terrorists. The alert will continue through Jan. 31, 2011. Numerous media report that U.S. and European intelligence agencies have picked up recent signs that terrorists may be planning strikes in the region similar to the 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai that killed 166 people.
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With the objective of limiting and controlling the movement of American Dollars CASH within Mexico, the Mexican Government recently passed a new law which comes into force across the country on 14th September 2010.
With effect from the above date, the use of American Dollars CASH to make purchases in Mexico will not be as free as it has been in the past. Many repeat guests to Mexico who have become accustomed to using American Dollars CASH in Mexico as though they were effectively in the United States will notice the difference. Other payment methods such as Credit Cards of all types and all issuing banks, Travellers Checks, Mexican Pesos and non-American Dollars foreign currencies in cash (Euros or Canadian Dollars) are not affected in any way by this new law.
The most noticeable differences to travelers will be:
1. Hotels and Exchange Booths will only be able to change a maximum of $1,500 USD CASH per person per month into Mexican Pesos. Previously there was no limit.
2. Businesses (including Amstar DMC in Mexico) will only be able to accept a maximum of $100 USD CASH per transaction – but the number of transactions per customer are not restricted.
3. Certain businesses may not be able to, or may choose not to accept American Dollars CASH for any purchase at all (this may include shops etc)
If a customer wants to purchase from Amstar (for example) a tour worth $139 US per person, he will only be able to pay $100 USD of this amount in USD CASH and the remainder will need to be in another form of payment (credit card, Mexican Pesos cash, etc).
As a result of this new law, it is no longer appropriate to advise customers that they should bring American Dollars CASH to Mexico. More appropriate advice would be to inform customers that they should not carry large amounts of American Dollars cash with them to Mexico, but instead they should consider either using a Credit Card, taking Mexican Pesos cash, taking Travellers Checks (of any currency) or withdrawing money locally in Mexican Pesos.
| The Federal Immigration Officers in Cancun have tightened their Passport appearance standards for passengers arriving at the Cancun airport. When passport corners are frayed or peeling the officers have the right to refuse entrance into the country.
There are a variety of reasons that a passport can be considered damaged. It is important to make note that even though the picture can be seen or we may think that it is legible, the people that are checking the document could have a very different opinion. Look for things such as a faded picture, water damage, torn pages and anything else that could be considered to hurt the overall look of the passport.
Some common things that can happen to a passport that can cause damage are things like dropping it in water. Carrying it in a back pocket when running around all day and it gets moist and creased. Something could get spilled on it and mar the writing or other details that are needed to be seen clearly. The possibilities are literally endless.
When a passport is damaged, it does usually not have a very good outcome. Customs officials look very closely at a passport that appears to be altered in any way and they have every right to refuse entry if they think these alterations were done to falsify documents.
Steps for replacing a damaged passport are very similar to replacing an expired passport. The applicant must fill out a passport replacement form and submit the form in the mail along with the damaged passport. The government collects damaged passports so that they cannot aid in the counterfeiting of fraudulent passports.
Likewise, expediting a damaged passport is similar to expediting any other passport replacement. A passport may be expedited for a fee of $60 dollars. This fee is charged in addition to the normal passport replacement fee as well as two-way overnight shipping and handling fees.
The U.S. Department of State estimates that an expedited damaged passport replacement application will take two to three weeks to process. Some services offer various forms of expedited processing including one-week processing, overnight processing, or even same-day processing. Same day processing fees can sometimes approach $300. |
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