Please Note: For Our Guide To Buying Alaska Salmon Click HERE A Short Story Recently (pre Covid) we were on an end of season cruise in Alaska that was to be followed by a cruise down the California coast. Near the end of the Alaska itinerary the cruise ship was liquidating all the smoked andContinue reading “A Twisted Tale Of Buying Salmon In Alaska”
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Buying Salmon In Alaska
A Guide To Buying Salmon In Alaska Cruising Alaska is one of the more popular cruise itineraries with literally tens of thousands of people visiting the states ports of cal almost weekly. Of all the shopping options in coastal Alaska there is one item that gets the most attention – salmon. If you’re visiting Alaska,Continue reading “Buying Salmon In Alaska”
A Fast Lane Through U.S. Immigration
A bit of an introduction on U.S. Customs & Immigration – On an average year we pass through Customs & Immigration almost a dozen times. Years ago, when returning to the United States, there weren’t a lot of choices getting through Customs & Immigration. You fill out your custom declaration form before arrival, pick aContinue reading “A Fast Lane Through U.S. Immigration”
U.S. Customs Duty Free Policy
How much can I bring back to the U.S. duty-free? There is a lot of confusion about bringing back purchases from foreign countries duty free, especially liquor and tobacco, what amounts and from where. The following is information directly from U.S. Customs: Duty-Free Exemption The duty-free exemption, also called the personal exemption, is the totalContinue reading “U.S. Customs Duty Free Policy”
A FastPass Thru U.S. Immigration
A bit of an introduction to our adventures with Customs and Immigration. Before a few years ago, when returning to the United States, there weren’t a lot of choices, so we would fill out our custom form, pick a line (always the slowest moving) and wait for our turn with an agent. Rarely did thingsContinue reading “A FastPass Thru U.S. Immigration”
Travel Tips and Technology
As we travel we’ve made some mistakes and have learned a few things over the years as we have planned itineraries. Avoiding issues with TSA, U.S. Customs and Immigration, jet lag and loyalty programs. Hopefully our experiences can help you avoid delays, save money and help you get ready for your next adventure. More articlesContinue reading “Travel Tips and Technology”
The Intentional Travelers 