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Katie’s Latest Travel Purchases – February 2024

Feb 13, 2024
Katie
We’re in the final stretch before we leave for Japan! It feels like we only just booked the tickets (apparently, that was in August), but the trip will be here before we know it. Of course, that means I’ve spent the last few weeks figuring out what we need to get before we go. We have our Ireland toddler packing list to work off of, but we’ve also needed to upgrade some things. These are recent purchases I’ve made to ensure we’re all set for our trip...
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Global Entry Timeline for January 2024

Jan 29, 2024
Katie
It’s been a busy month as we get our baby girl set up for global travel! After receiving her passport on December 30 - more on passport timelines here - I immediately submitted (that same day) an application for her to get Global Entry. This had always been a part of our plan, though we suspected we would need to have her interview on arrival upon our return from Japan. Fortunately, we were able to snag a last-minute interview ahead of time, so now this little lady is ready to go! Here’s what our timelines looked like for Global Entry...
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Is Genie Plus Worth It?

Oct 13, 2023
Megan
Genie Plus is a paid service that allows you to skip the line on included attractions once per day. The price varies from park to park and day to day, but you can expect this add on to cost between $15-$35 per day. The cost allows you to book available fast passes throughout your day either at one park or multiple. So what are the pros and cons...
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How to Get A Redress Number – And Why You Might Need One

Aug 9, 2023
Katie
I had shared previously how I was selected for secondary screening on our way home from New Zealand last year... But then I got it again on our way home from Finland in April. To have it happen once in a while is totally normal, even if you have TSA Pre Check or Global Entry, but twice in a row for my international trips felt like something was amiss. A coworker suggested I could use a redress number...