IMPORTANT: Now that many airlines have made changes to their baggage allowances, and may charge per checked bag, please visit the airline's website for the most up-to-date restrictions.
Baggage Information by Airline If your airline is not listed, or if the link no longer functions, please see the airline's website directly. We cannot be responsible for extra charges or denied boarding associated with baggage issues.
American	Delta	Continental
Air Jamaica	USAirways	United
Northwest	USA3000	AeroMexico
Mexicana	Frontier	SpiritAir

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Requirements for Travelers Between the United States and the Western Hemisphere

All persons (even infants) traveling by air outside of the United States are required to present a passport or other valid travel document to enter or re-enter the United States. .

For more information, click here.

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As of 2008, the most recent correct information regarding minors traveling to the Dominican Republic or Mexico is as follows:

Requirements for minors traveling to the Dominican Republic:
The Dominican Republic no longer requires a permit or a notarized letter for minors who are United States nationals or Canadian nationals. Anyone under 18 on the day of departure will be denied boarding if not accompanied by an adult 18 years or older.

Requirements for minors traveling to Mexico:
Mexico no longer requires a notarized letter from the non-accompanying parent(s) for minors under 18. Anyone under 18 on the day of departure will be denied boarding if not accompanied by an adult 18 years or older.

Berwick Travel still recommends obtaining a notarized letter from the absent parent(s) giving permission to travel to avoid any delays or issues.

For more information, click here.

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Transportation Security Administration List of Prohibited Travel Items

PROHIBITED Ammunition Baseball bats Boxcutters Cattle prods Firearms Golf clubs Hammers/ice axe/picks Knives, excluding round-bladed, butter and plastic Lighters Meat cleavers Pellet or BB guns Pool cues Razors Scissors, metal with pointed tips and blades longer than four inches Ski poles Spray paint

PERMITTED Cigar cutters Corkscrews Cuticle cutters Eyelash curlers Knitting and crochet needles Nail clippers or files Disposable razors Scissors, with a cutting edge of less than four inches Tweezers Tools, seven inches long or less, including screwdrivers, wrenches and pliers Walking canes

All liquids must be in 3 oz bottles or smaller and be enclosed in a clear, one quart sized (sandwich) ziplock bag.

The Department of Transportation (DOT) through the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) will no longer allow loose lithium batteries in checked baggage.

For current information, click here.

Berwick Travel Honeymoon Registry

Best Service in the Sky - first bag free, free soft drinks, free movies, and free head sets.

Preferred Perks offers you peace of mind and a hassle-free vacation travel experience. With Preferred Perks on USA3000 charter flights, you are the first to check-in, the first to go through security and the first to board. It's just like First Class - without the First Class price tag.

For only $39 roundtrip, you will be a Preferred Perks customer, which means you get:
* Preferred check-in line at the airport for faster, hassle-free check-in.
* Preferred boarding pass.
* Preferred boarding; you'll be the first to board.
* Preferred seating in the front of the aircraft.
* Preferred bag tag put on your luggage at check-in. Preferred luggage is given priority coming off of the aircraft.
* And when and where TSA has their first class and preferred security line available and open to travelers, **Preferred Perks customers have the privilege to use this exclusive security line - just as though you were flying first class!

*Currently not available from Detroit or St. Louis.
**TSA preferred security line available in select departure gateways only.

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Mexico Travel Alert Update

The revised Mexico Travel Alert issued by the U.S. Department of State was updated on February 20, 2009 and is designed to inform travelers of the issues and common sense precautions to “ensure that travel to Mexico is safe and enjoyable”. We do not take this alert lightly, but it needs to be taken in the proper perspective.

The media has painted the country of Mexico (population over 100 million, and the 14th largest country in the world) with one brush, when in fact the drug related violence that triggered the update is centered in small border towns hundreds of miles from the tourist destinations frequented by our customers. We agree with the position taken by the Mexico Tourism Board that “Mexico remains a safe tourist destination.” In 2008, 18.34 million U.S. visitors traveled to Mexico and came home with experiences that only Mexico can offer. It has been, and will continue to be, Berwick Travel's #1 destination.

Read a letter from the CEO of the Mexico Tourism Board

What does the Mexico Travel Alert really say?
The Mexico Travel Alert dates back to April of 2008 and was UPDATED on February 20, 2009 as a result of increased violence along the US border towns of Tijuana, Ciudad Juarez and Chihuahua City. While millions of U.S. citizens safely visit Mexico each year, violence in the country has increased recently, predominantly amongst the Mexican drug cartels. To review the actual alert, visit: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_3028.html

What is the difference between a travel alert and a travel warning?
Travel Alerts, as issued in the case of Mexico, are issued to disseminate information about short-term conditions, generally within a particular country, that pose imminent risks to the security of U.S. citizens. Travel Warnings are issued to describe long-term, protracted conditions that make a country dangerous or unstable.

Is Mexico an unsafe place to travel?
The safety of our passengers is of paramount interest to our company. We have sent thousands of happy vacationers to the destination of Mexico and believe that our core leisure destinations remain some of the safest places for vacationers. There have been no reports of incidents in Cancun's Hotel Zone or the Riviera Maya, where Berwick Travel's featured all-inclusive resorts are located. Border towns including Chihuahua and Tijuana, which are the focus of such violence, are more than 1,500 miles and 2,000 miles from Cancun/Riviera Maya, respectively. The isolated, drug-related incident that took place west of Cancun's city area earlier this month was more than 100 miles away, and did not involve everyday citizens or tourists. While travel to the core leisure destinations remains safe, Berwick Travel, as we always have, encourages our customers to take proper precautions when traveling anywhere, not just Mexico. Travelers should stick to main tourist areas and be aware of their surroundings.

Wasn’t there a travel advisory cautioning travelers about popular tourist areas like Los Cabos and Cancun?
No, the Mexico Tourism Board maintains that Mexico remains a safe tourist destination, further reassuring that popular tourist destinations including Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta, Cancun, and the Riviera Maya, all remain safe for visitors. The U.S. Department of State issued a travel alert warning U.S. citizens about dangers in border towns.

Reports of drug violence in Mexico have been widely circulated. Have these stories affected tourism to the country?
This is not a new alert nor is this drug violence something new to Mexico. It was simply updated on February 20, 2009 to advise Americans of a recent increase in the drug-related violence along US border towns. This violence had not affected the decision of tourists to travel to Mexico, which received thousands of tourists in the past months - the violence associated with drug trafficking is concentrated in cities that are far away from tourism destinations. Mexico is the most popular international tourism destination for Americans, with more than 18.34 million US visitors in 2008.

What are the resorts doing to ensure the safety of current guests?
Mexico's resorts are committed to providing guests with exceptional and memorable experiences and their satisfaction is our top priority. The all-inclusive resorts Berwick Travel handles are closed to outside persons, and employ 24-hour security to help ensure the safety of guests. In addition airport transfers are handled by professional well-established transportation companies. Mexico's resort areas remain safe tourist destinations and there have been no reports of violent incidents in the area.

What if something were to happen when on vacation?
Berwick Travel's suppliers and partners work diligently to ensure that our customers have a great vacation experience. That said, we know that sometimes the unexpected can happen on vacation. Our partners' in-destination representatives are available in all of our key leisure destinations and are equipped to assist passengers on all fronts. We also offer 24-hour care here in the US to assist customers with all aspects of their vacation, pre and post travel.

The distance from the closest border towns to Cancun and the Riviera Maya is more than 800 miles, the same difference between Chicago, IL and New Orleans, LA.

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