Frequently Asking Questions

Yes. An infant, even a newborn, must possess a passport if the child will be taken outside the U.S.

CIBTvisas can process a travel visa or passport request fast – often in as little as one day.

Emergency passports can be processed at regional centers. Processing at these locations can take up to 8 business days. Same day passport service is available under certain circumstances.

Standard processing takes up to 6 weeks, 8 weeks or more depending on the demand at the time you apply. Expediting a passport at an acceptance facility (new) or by mail (renewal) takes 2-3 weeks.

It is recommended that you begin the application process to renew your passport approximately 9 months before it expires although the application can be submitted at any time. Passports issued to applicants age 16 or older can be renewed by mail up to 5 years after the expiration date.

Any U.S. citizen who plans to exit and/or return to the United States by air. Minors age 16 or younger can present evidence of U.S. citizenship such as a birth certificate when returning from Canada or Mexico by land. A passport is not required for reentry when traveling on a closed-loop cruise.

When the passenger does not have an original birth certificate, they can order one if they reside in a different state than the state where they were born. You can obtain more information on this by visiting Vital Check @ www.vitalcheck.com.

When the passenger does not have a passport, they will need an ORIGINAL birth certificate and a state issued photo identification.

Yes; however, some room types have occupancy restrictions.

We will help you plan your stay at your preferred hotel.

Yes.

We will help you plan for your chosen amenities.

We will help you plan for any special accommodations you are requesting.

We will help you plan different dates for your rate.

Consider how much you would like to spend per person, or we will help you a plan a trip budget.

We will help you plan for your trip and theirs.

We will help you plan the best time to travel for your needs.

We will help you plan for the perfect destination.

We require that you opt-out of travel insurance by emailing us travel@youpackiplan.com.

Yes you can book an Oceanview with wheelchair access.

No. These can be purchased directly through the cruise line.

I always suggest first timers go with an inside cabin. It’s usually the least expensive and allows you to reduce the viewing/feeling of the ocean, in the event you get motion sickness.

They can book individually. They’ll need to put their roommate names in the comments when booking.

Yes. Please refer to the established deadline.

Yes. We highly recommend you purchase trip insurance.

Yes.

Yes in most cases.

When the passenger does not have a passport, they will need an ORIGINAL birth certificate and a state issued photo identification.

No. A passport is not needed to cruise on a closed-loop cruise (a cruise beginning and ending from a U.S. port). However, I do recommend for my clients to get a passport card. You can obtain more information on this card by visiting the U.S. Dept. of state @ http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_card/ppt_card_3926.html

They are both a benefit to frequent travelers, but Global Entry is preferred, which costs only $15 more than TSA PreCheck and will likely automatically generate the latter most times you check in for a domestic flight.

Since 2006, the Transportation Security Administration has limited “wet” substances to 3.4 ounces in one quart-size plastic zip-top bag. The restriction covers liquids, gels, aerosols, creams, and pastes, with an exception for travelers needing larger quantities of medications, baby formula/food and breast milk for the flight.

Pre-flight exercise and a few drops of lavender essential oil.

Download Tripit and GateGuru apps before your next trip. And, of course, sign up for Global Entry. Also, don’t forget that Zolt charger we mentioned earlier, so your phone doesn’t die before takeoff.

Don’t forget a small power strip—ideal for sharing a crowded outlet in an airport, and a simple way to keep all devices close by once at a hotel. (Combine that with a Zolt—which powers a laptop and two devices with a charger the size of a lipstick—and it’s even handier.) Keep a photograph of your luggage and passport on your smartphone; lose either of them, and you’ll be grateful for the reference. Pack a scarf—always.

Yes, tickets can be purchased for most of the events hosted by YPIP. The events details and pricing are subject to change.