Welcome to Travel Broads
We aim to provide useful information and personal insights regarding travel to Cities and Regions in Italy and France.
Passport Services
Passports are necessary to travel anywhere outside of the country. A passport also provides excellent identification required to clear airport security and board a plane whether traveling domestically or abroad. The US State Department in conjunction with local affiliated agencies issues passports to American citizens.
The link provided below will provide information for:
• How to apply for a passport via mail
• Where to apply in person locally
• Necessary forms
• Expedited services
• Fees
• Tracking application status online
Please visit the site listed below for detailed information.
Current Travel Advisories
Travel Warnings are issued by the US State Department it is deemed that certain conditions make a country dangerous or unstable. The purpose of the warning is to make Americans aware that they should avoid or consider the risk of travel to that country. A Travel Warning is also issued when the U.S. Government’s ability to help American citizens is limited due to the closure of an embassy or consulate or because of a reduction of its staff.
The link below will take you to a listing of the current warnings issued. You can click on the country for additional information.
Travel Security Administration
The Transportation Security Administration is part of the US Department of Homeland Security. They are directly responsible for providing and enforcing security measures at terminals and airports. Their online site provides excellent information regarding rules, regulations and measures you can take to clear security faster.
The TSA link listed below is a good source for information and covers among many topics:
• How to get through the security line faster
• How to pack in order to avoid a scan search
• Liquid rules for carry-on’s
• Prohibited items
• Traveling with food or gifts
Please visit the site listed below for detailed information.
American Citizen Services and Crisis Management
The State Department’s Office of American Citizen Services and Crisis Management (ACS), provides emergency services to Americans traveling or living abroad. They also assist in non-emergency matters of birth, identity, passport, citizenship, registration, judicial assistance, and estates.
Areas of Emergency Assistance Include:
• ACS can facilitate the transfer of funds to help U.S. citizens in need.
• Send back the remains of loved ones who have died overseas.
• Assist victims of crime, and help U.S. citizens who are detained in foreign prisons.
Please visit their comprehensive site for detailed information.
The US State Department Emergencies and Crisis Management Services
Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)
The state department offers an enrollment service whereby a traveler can register once and receive the following:
• The most current information we compile about the country where you will be traveling or living
• You can add and delete trips from your account based on your current travel plans
• Assistance to U.S. citizens in other emergencies, such as in natural disasters
• The travel and contact information you entered will make it easier for consular officers in U.S. embassies and consulates around the world to contact you and your loved ones during an emergency
Please visit their site to enroll.
The US State Department Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)
US Embassies and Consulates
Before you travel, it can be helpful to identify and locate any US Embassies and Consulates present in your intendent destination.
For a comprehensive listing, Please visit the link below