Frequent Travelers Global Entry Program

If you’re a frequent traveler,
you may consider applying to the Global Entry program, which cuts down wait times in airport border security checkpoints. But watch out! BBB.org/ScamTracker has received reports about misleading websites that fool people into handing over money and sensitive personal information. Cited: Look Out for Misleading Sites:
How the Scam Works.

(Arne Beruldsen)
Source: Better Business Bureau. April 2, 2019.
Frequent Travelers Global Entry Program
Global Entry is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States. Members enter the United States through automatic kiosks at select airports.

At airports, program members proceed to Global Entry kiosks, present their machine-readable passport or U.S. permanent resident card, place their fingerprints on the scanner for fingerprint verification and complete a customs declaration. The kiosk issues the traveler a transaction receipt and directs the traveler to baggage claim and the exit.

Travelers must be pre-approved for the Global Entry program.
All applicants undergo a rigorous background check and in-person interview before enrollment.

While Global Entry’s goal is to speed travelers through the process, members may still be selected for further examination when entering the United States. Any violation of the program’s terms and conditions will result in the appropriate enforcement action and termination of the traveler’s membership privileges.

Informative Alert article by the Better Business Bureau: Learn more about 'How The Scam Works'

Scam Alert: Applying for Global Entry? Look Out for Misleading Sites

Scam Alert: Applying for Global Entry? Look Out for Misleading Sites If you're a frequent traveler, you may consider applying to the Global Entry program, which cuts down wait times in airport border security checkpoints. But watch out! BBB.org/ScamTracker has received reports about misleading websites that fool people into handing over money and sensitive personal information.

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This is the story of one perfect beach:

The beach nobody can touch
'Made famous by the Leonardo DiCaprio film The Beach.'
There are hundreds of pristine white-sand beaches along the coast of Thailand,
but one tiny bay, almost hidden by limestone cliffs, has obsessed the world.

For years, people would come in staggering numbers hoping to step into "paradise".
One day last year, it was shut down. Authorities say they are committed to re-opening the perfect beach when they know what the true capacity of the beach is – that is how many people can sustainably visit on a daily basis. The BBC team/crew was given permission to visit the beach: Article.
Proof of how dire a situation has to get before action will be taken:

The beach nobody can touch

About 50-60 blacktip reef sharks started visiting the bay early each morning. The shallow waters are ideal for them and three of the female sharks chose Maya Bay to give birth to their babies. Dr Thon calls them "the coolest creature in the sea" and this, for him, is a gift.

Report by Saira Asher
Additional reporting: Thanyarat Doksone, Jonathan Head
Via BBC News

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Tips and advice on how not to break the bank.
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There’s no getting around it: Traveling abroad is expensive.
Long flights, hotel rooms, and eating out add up quickly, and it’s incredibly easy to blow your budget.
But there are ways to mitigate some unavoidable expenses.
Key knowledge of destinations and tips on where to spend and where to save can be priceless.
Articles by Bryan Rogala via Outside Magazine

8 Tips for Planning an International Adventure on a Budget

There's no getting around it: Traveling abroad is expensive. Long flights, hotel rooms, and eating out add up quickly, and it's incredibly easy to blow your budget. But there are ways to mitigate some unavoidable expenses. This summer, my wife and I spent two weeks in Belgium and the Netherlands.

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Traveling during summer, holidays and school breaks can be expensive unless you know how to plan and where to look. That’s where Debra’s expertise comes in.

Debra Schroeder has traveled the world using frequent flier miles since 1994.
She’s visited 45 countries and 5 continents and flies over 180,000 miles a year (a combination of fare deals, mistake fares, smokin’ bargains, airline miles, and credit card points). A former 12-year travel industry executive and Master Cruise Counselor, she’ll show you the secrets to travel well for less.

Debra has Executive Platinum status with American Airlines.
Debra loves the perks of World of Hyatt Globalist elite status so much that she’ll mattress run at Hyatt to keep Globalist status. Debra Schroeder is a freelance writer and content creator who is always on the go. With a penchant for adventure, she loves active travel, discovering off the beaten path destinations, and finding the hidden gems in every city.
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Debra knows how to find the deals and how to creatively finance trips, like getting a trip to Hawaii for practically free or a $26,000 trip to Australia for $208. She’s always looking for the best deal, whether it’s a hostel, luxury resort, or somewhere in between.

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