Newsletter
Happy New Year!
Clients, thanks for your business last year. We are also appreciative you have decided to travel with us this year and beyond. Sharing your pleasant experiences from traveling with Nomadic Star Travel, LLC has earned us new clients – thank you!
If you have a desire to travel, see the world, meet new people and wish to have a well-traveled, professional travel advisor assist you, look no further. Please send your request to www.nomadicstartravel.com and please include your budget, number of travelers, dates and mode of transportation.
Our Goal
Our goal is the make the first day of your travel as pleasant a memory as possible.
Travel Advisors
Travel advisors are an ally for Black travelers that seek assistance to navigate continued uncertainty both at home and abroad. Black travelers prefer to travel in groups and visit destinations specific to Black heritage. Black travelers have purchasing power that is hard to deny. Some of the most popular destinations and perceived safety and acceptance are Dubai, Greece, Ghana, Portugal, Panama, Colombia and the Caribbean.
Hours for Nomadic Star Travel, LLC
- Monday-Thursday, 9:00am-5:00pm
- Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm
- Closed all federal holidays and weekends
Health Care Experts
Even though travelers are excited and are traveling again, we caution you to listen to health care experts to stay safe. We continue to take precautionary measures by wearing masks while in crowds and on public transportation (airplanes, trains, taxis, cruise ships).
Service Fee
Nomadic Star Travel, LLC charges a service fee. This is compensation for the time we devote to research your individual travel request.
This is one of the reasons we ask questions when we receive your travel request: These questions include: (1) What is your budget? (2) Are your passports current? (3) What gateway (airport) will you depart? (4) Do you want an all-adult or family resort if booking an all-inclusive resort?
Travel, Accident and Baggage Insurance
Nomadic Star Travel, LLC sells travel, accident and baggage insurance on all travel booked through the agency. This insurance protects the agency and the client(s). The cost of insurance is based on the age, cost of trip and destination. Purchase insurance within 15 days of deposit to cover pre-existing conditions. Insurance companies are no longer offering Cancel for Any Reason insurance.
Contact Us
Once you submit your travel request through the Contact Us link on the website, the travel advisors at Nomadic Star Travel, LLC will follow-up with your travel request(s) within two business days or sooner.
We always acknowledge your email and send questions for clarification. Afterwards, you confirm receipt and authorize us (by paying the fee) to continue with your request. Clients respect us for our honesty as they know we are giving them accurate information.
E-mail is the most utilized means of communication by our travel advisors, but we also put pen to paper and send letters through the postal system. Our emails are concise and direct. Our rule of replying to your emails is within 24 business hours, unless we are on travel.
REAL ID Update
Starting May 7, 2025 you will need a state-issued REAL ID-compliant license or identification card. You can also utilize another form of identification, such as a passport, to fly within the United States. Please visit tsa.gov for a list of acceptable forms of identification and additional information.
Mexico Electronics
Being a member of the consortium, Travel Leaders Network, share the following with you as presented by the President, Travel Leaders Network concerning electronics in Mexico.
Perhaps you have been reading lately about travelers to Mexico being fined for bringing in excess electronics to the country. This is nothing new. According to the government of Mexico, travelers are entitled to bring in two cameras or camcorders and camera gear; three cellphones or other wireless devices; one GPS; one electronic organizer; one laptop, notebook, omnibook or other portable computing device; one portable copier or printer; one CD burner and one portable overhead projector and its accessories. This could use some updating – who is still using CD burners?
This is important and please abide by this rule … one laptop or one notebook or tablet. Why is this making waves now? There are lots of articles out there quoting surprised travelers. Many of us have brought more than one of these devices into Mexico, so are wondering if things have changed. Nothing has, but if you are the unlucky person whose luggage is getting searched at customs, that is not much consolation.
Clients and potential clients, I am sharing this with you now, as there is a possibility of being fined. You can avoid this by limiting the amount of electronics to what is allowed, or be prepared to pay the fine, reported to be $200. We are hopeful that Mexico will revise these guidelines, but until then, this information is provided to assist you in making the decision that is right for you.
United Kingdom (UK) Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)
The United Kingdom Electronic Travel System starts on January 8, 2025. Americans had the opportunity to apply as early as November 27, 2024.
What is an Electronic Travel Authorization? The ETA is an advance travel permission required by specified non-visa nationals. It is requied when coming to the UK as a visitor or transiting the UK, or as a Creative Worker seeking entry to the UK.
Each traveler must get their own ETA, including children and babies. An ETA provides an individual with permission to travel to the UK. It is not permission to enter the UK, and the holder of an ETA will need to obtain permission to enter on arrival in the UK. The requirement is applicable to all routes and modes of entry into the UK, including those coming through the juxtaposed controls or travelling via the Common Travel Area (CTA).
Beware of Pickpocketing and Theft Abroad
Before you go – Register for the U. S. Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (SMART). Please visit https://step.state.gov/step This is a free service. You will receive safety and security updates from the local embassy.
- Make multiple copies of key documents and keep paper copies with you. Give copies to family and friends. Electronic copies should be saved in a secure online location.
- Visit travel.state.gov/destination ahead of time to learn of security concerns.
While you are there use a money belt of similar pouch to hold cash, tickets and IDs. opt for something that can be tucked or secured in your clothing or worn around the waist or neck, concealed, yet accessible to you. If using a backpack, use a zipper lock and wear it backward.
- Leave valuates at home! If you insist on bringing your expensive jewelry or electronics, store them in a hotel safe or in your room, out of plain sight. Expensive luggage can attract the wrong eyes.
- Secure your phone and camera. Use a strap if you use a camera to keep it secured to your body.
- Stay alert and always maintain your guard.
What to watch for – Pickpockets, con artists, and theft rings are clever and will separate even the savviest travelers from their possessions.
- Tourist attractions, train stations and public transport, museums, street performances and ATMs are a few of their hangouts.
- Big cities are more prone to crime.
- Thieves often work in teams with one conducting the distraction while the other does the stealing.
- Be mindful in crowded area as a seemingly innocent bump or elbow might be more than that.
If you have done everything right, the nearest U. S. embassy or consulate can help in replacing a lost or stolen passport. This is why it’s important to leave copies with family and friends. The embassy or consulate can facilitate access to medical care, explain financial assistance options, and if needed, connect you with an English-speaking lawyer and more.
Our Recent Dominican Republic Trip
The owner, Nomadic Star Travel, LLC accompanied clients on the Girl’s Trip to Punta Cana, DR on June 19, 2024. The resort, Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, offered everything we desired. Some of us walked the beach early the second morning!
The gym was excellent and being in the company of one of our illustrious instructors, she ensured we warmed up, utilized the equipment properly, and had a total body workout. I admired three clients who attended the exercise classes regularly, visited the gym every day, and walked every morning.
We experienced, Rock Spa® hydrotherapy center with lagoons, two whirlpools, steam room, sauna, sensory expertise pool, and a cutting edge ice room. One cannot forget the relaxing 80 minute massage.
Three clients had the opportunity to enjoy the session on two different occasions. Visiting the beach, and just relaxing was wonderful. We were happy to know there was an adult pool!
Future trips
- South Africa (January 21-February 3, 2025)
- Ladies Getaway (May 2025) Majestic Elegance, Costa Mujeres, Mexico
- An all-inclusive adult resort
- Dubai/Abu Dhabi (October 2025)
- Ghana (2026) … more information forthcoming.
- Cruise, South Pacific (2026) … more information forthcoming
- Thailand (2026) … more information forthcoming
Group Travel with Nomadic Star Travel, LLC
We are available to travel with your group (minimum of 15 guests). Guests should have passports that are valid for a minimum of six months after your last day of travel internationally. Please listen to your travel advisor BEFORE applying for a visa. Some countries accept visas once you arrive, while others want you to purchase visas directly from them.
We appreciate client participation on Zoom sessions.
Travel for Students: We book international travel for college and university students studying abroad. Students must provide a copy passports to ensure names are spelled correctly, thereby avoiding a charge for such errors. Insurance is strongly recommended.
Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibits (MICE):
If you are interested in hosting your MICE onboard your favorite cruise line, contact Nomadic Star Travel, LLC . We will handle the logistics. You can host your MICE during the day and spend your evenings with family, friends and colleagues. Contact us on www.nomadicstartravel.com
Mailing List
If you sign up for Nomadic Star Travel, LLC with intentions of getting on the mailing list, until modifications are made, we will not mail the newsletter to you. Otherwise, we suggest you check the website frequently to stay updated.
