Here are our top three travel tips.
1. Before booking flights or lodging, check your passport expiration date.
2. Check travel.state.gov for information about your destination including local laws, entry requirements, and prohibited items. Remember, even if something is legal in the United States does not mean it’s legal at your destination.
3. Sign up for the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program, also known as STEP, at step.state.gov to receive safety and security alerts from the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.