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The Transportation Safety Administration has introduce a great new mobile app to help travelers answer their common questions and concerns without chasing around a TSA rep at the airport!

To provide passengers with 24/7 access to the most commonly requested TSA information on their mobile device, TSA has developed the MyTSA mobile application. No matter where you are, you’ll have easy access to information you need to get through security and onto the plane safely and smoothly.

MyTSA puts the most frequently requested information about security procedures at airport checkpoints right at their fingertips. The application has multiple functions, including allowing travelers to find out if an item can be taken in checked or carry-on bags, view delays at all U.S. airports via a feed from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), get some of the most commonly asked packing and traveling tips, and post and see other passengers’ checkpoint wait times at specific airports.

TSA also has the ability to update the application to give users the most up to date information to help them prepare for security. If a specific item is not listed on the ‘Can I Bring?’ tool, users can submit it, through the app, directly to TSA for consideration to be added to the app.

Read the full article at TSA site

You can find the MyTSA iPhone app on iTunes.

As we continue to navigate a treacherous economic landscape, travel providers continue to push the envelope of value with unprecedented deals. Today’s tip highlights one such deal currently on offer from industry leader Wilderness Safaris. Book 2010 travel before May 31, 2009 and enjoy 2009 rates, no questions asked. After May, new 2010 rate increases will be in effect.

Additionally, Wilderness Safaris has extended its “Extra Night in the Wilderness” program, now valid through June 2009 as well as November 1, 2009 – May 31, 2010. Guests who book a 7 night itinerary in a particular country will receive the 7th night absolutely free of charge.

We will continue to highlight new opportunities from Wilderness Safaris as well as other top flight providers over the next few weeks. For more details on how you can take advantage of these incredible offers, email info@karell.com today.

1.    Xe.com – Fast, easy, and always reliable currency exchange rate information.

2.    Seatguru.com – Find out where the “good seats” are on your upcoming flight . Seatguru offers in depth seat map information for most major airlines/aircraft as well as details about in-flight entertainment, power port availability, baby changing facilities and a wealth of other useful pre-flight information.

3.    Wakerupper.com – A simple web tool that will surely come in handy for frequent travelers. Set up reminder phone calls with a few simple entries and rest assured that you won’t sleep through that 8 AM flight or forget to check in with home. Available in U.S. / Canada only.

4.    Embassyworld.com – If you’re planning international travel, there’s a good chance you’ll have to deal with an embassy or consulate at some stage as you acquire necessary visas etc. Similarly, you may need to find the nearest embassy at your destination. Embassyworld.com has compiled all the crucial contact details for numerous embassies around the world to ensure that you find what you’re looking for promptly and efficiently.

5.    Countrycallingcodes.com –  Find out exactly how to correctly dial virtually any international phone number from wherever you are.

6.    Center for Disease Control –  Get important and up to date information regarding vaccinations and/or health advisories you need to be aware of before you travel.

7.    MedjetAssist – Take the uncertainty out of travel with this subscription service offering emergency medical evacuation from anywhere in the world… to the hospital of your choice!

There’s no doubt that, given the current economic climate,  leisure travel has taken a back seat for many Americans. As a result, tour operators are constantly looking for ways to add value and provide more affordable travel options to potential guests. Nowhere does this ring more true than in the African travel sector as some of the most respected and well known operators in the business are currently running unprecedented promotions.

From now until the end of June 2009, andBeyond is offering phenomenal savings through their “Stay for 6, only pay for 4″ offer. Visit any combination of their Botswana, Kenya, Tanzania and Zimbabwe properties and receive the first and last nights absolutely free of charge.

Similarly, Wilderness Safaris is currently offering an “Extra Night in the Wilderness”, valid through June 2009 as well as the full month of November 2009. Guests who book a 7 night itinerary in a particular country will receive the 7th night absolutely free of charge.

Email land@karell.com or call 1-800 327 0373 for details on how you can make the most of these opportunities.

South Africa's Garden Route offers up great off-season deals

Don’t make the mistake of assuming that because high travel seasons are the most popular time of year to travel, they’re also the BEST time of year to travel. This mindset will ensure that you miss out on some excellent deals. A great example can be found in South Africa’s Garden Route. This region’s highest season falls in the summer months (Dec/Jan) when thousands of native South Africans descend up on cities like Knysna and Plettenberg Bay for their summer holidays. Consequently, prices are at their absolute peak during this period.

As the summer winds down, however, this beautiful region settles into a more relaxed pace and a hefty array of great travel deals begin to emerge. Additionally, the winter months offer some more temperate weather, avoiding the searing heat of summer whilst still enjoying plenty of sun. Sound appealing? Check out Karell Holidays’ newest WINTER SPECIAL an 8 day self drive adventure in and around beautiful Knysna.