Travel Links
Expedited Entry and Screening While Traveling
We used our Global Entry RFID-enabled card for expedited entry for the first time: "Enrolled users must present their machine-readable Passport or permanent residency card and submit their fingerprints to establish identity. Users then complete a computerized Customs Declaration, and are issued a receipt ... more »
New State Department Travel Advisory and Requirement
"We urge US citizens to keep in regular contact with family and friends. US citizens living or traveling abroad are encouraged to enroll in the Department of State's Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP); Outbreak notice about Dengue Fever more »
The Health Effects of Airport Security Scanners
"In other words, people should only be exposed to ionizing radiation for security screening purposes when a threat exists that can be detected and for which appropriate actions can be taken. In addition, exposures must be justified and optimized." more »
America's Byways
Southern Louisiana is one of only a few locations worldwide with the unique formations known as cheniers, or wooded sandy ridges; enter the Ring of Fire on Alaska's Marine Highway where you can explore 81 of America's 86 volcanoes. There are 'what to wear' and safety tips, too. more »