Travel News for the Week of April 27

It looks like implementation of  the Real ID will actually occur on May 7.  On this date you will need a document that is Real ID compliant document.  Most often, that is a driver’s license that is real ID compliant.  If you don’t have that, you can use a valid passport.  Another option are documents with the Department of Homeland Security that include Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, and FAST.   Children under 18 do not need a REAL ID for domestic travel. However for international travel, children of any age will still need a passport.-Travel Weekly

One of the things people like to do when traveling to Egypt is take a camel ride. Close to 50 tour operators and travel companies have moved away from offering camel rides in front of the Giza pyramids after PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) said that the animals were being exploited in blistering heat without adequate access to food, rest, shade of veterinary care.  If you are looking for a camel ride in the desert, do some research to make sure the company you use is taking care of their animals. –Travel Weekly 

Royal Caribbean is again dropping its private beach destination of Labadee, Haiti from their itineraries out of “an abundance of caution.” Gang violence is continuing to spread and has placed the country in an increasingly critical position.

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