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Alabama World Travel is your personal travel concierge. Our creative team approaches travel design with the same passion and care as we would for our own families. We use our curated knowledge of places, people, and opportunities and prepare a proposal of one-of-a-kind experiences to consider, all designed with your goals for each journey.

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An abundance of cultural treasures.

Traveling across Europe opens your eyes to a world of unparalleled culture and history. It often seems impossible to choose between the Renaissance art of Florence and the Impressionist paintings of Paris; Germany’s Bavarian castles and the bustling multicultural London streets. The wealth of knowledge acquired in Europe is an asset of a lifetime – its only rivals being the people and food you’ll encounter along the way! Close proximity of individual countries makes it easy to incorporate any number of them into your trip, while each country is more than worthy of a focused, extended stay as you immerse yourself in the culture and communities.

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The Caribbean is all about crystal-clear water and idyllic, palm-fringed beaches. Take your island pick – sway to the reggae beats of Jamaica or bathe in the crystal blue waters of St. Bart's where the ocean meets the sky. This sun-kissed paradise is also home to tropical forests, waterfalls, and great hiking trails.

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Island getaways for every traveler.

The islands that make up the South Pacific are dreamlike destinations, thanks to their pristine beaches and medley of mountains, reefs, deserts, and forests, with abundant wildlife. Ideal for adventure lovers, explore endless options from bungee jumping in New Zealand to world-class surfing in Australia. There’s an unforgettable experience calling your name around every corner.

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From ancient civilizations to modern landscapes.

History lovers and spiritual seekers will wind their way throughout this ancient land, discovering a world of tradition and culture. Asia’s largest cities, such as Hong Kong, Singapore, and Tokyo, offer stunning marvels of engineering and technology. They embody the constant innovation of a modern world showing no signs of slowing down. Visit Shanghai, China’s largest city, whose futuristic-looking skyline is in stark contrast to the city’s Bund riverside district, a slice of old Shanghai. Roam the 13th century streets of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, experience a sunrise in Siem Reap as the sun casts a glow over old temples and ruins, or tour Bangkok’s golden palaces, floating markets, and spectacular porcelain-laid spires.

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Experience the astounding variety of ancient and living cultures spread across a continent as geographically complex as its peoples. South America hosts some of the most colorful traditions, whether that be praying for the dead, celebrating life, or dancing through the night. Its rich history combines both pre-Colombian civilizations and the influences of Europe, Asia, and Africa. One visit might have you winding through the Andes visiting ancient ruins and colonial towns, while another may see you retreating to a rainforest lodge in the Amazon. Head to Rio de Janeiro to immerse yourself in the culture of one of Brazil’s most vibrant cities, or take things a little slower with a winetasting tour through Argentina and Chile.

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Set to a backdrop of an impressive variety of landscapes, from lush tropical rainforests to the breath-taking Rocky Mountain range, North America offers a unique adventure for every traveler. Take a road trip along the Pacific Coast highway, zip-line through Canada’s temperate rainforests, or journey through Mexico’s Copper Canyon by train. The endless opportunities of the land will leave you wanting to discover more.

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Africa has a way of carving a place into your heart – the indescribable beauty of everything from the sweeping savannah plains to the majestic wildlife is enough to leave you craving for more. Its people and their welcoming smiles invite you to discover a continent as exciting as it is peaceful. Whether you are exploring the bustling cities or sleeping in a luxury lodge under the stars, you will find that Africa is not just a destination, but also a feeling that will stay with you for a lifetime.

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CBP Releases May 2024 Monthly Update

WASHINGTON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released operational statistics today for May 2024. CBP monthly reporting can be viewed on CBP’s Stats and Summaries webpage .

“In close coordination with U.S. and foreign partners, CBP continues to take strong enforcement efforts against transnational criminal organizations at our borders and beyond, “ said Troy A. Miller, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Commissioner . “Our enforcement efforts are continuing to reduce southwest border encounters. But the fact remains that our immigration system is not resourced for what we are seeing. The dedicated men and women of CBP will continue to prioritize national security and disrupt criminal networks, while maximizing consequences for unlawful entry, including detention, prosecution, and removal under recently announced executive actions to further secure the border.”

Since the expiration of the CDC’s Title 42 public health Order on May 12, 2023, to May 31, 2024, DHS has removed or returned over 775,000 individuals, the vast majority of whom crossed the southwest border, including more than 115,000 individual family members. Total removals and returns over the past year exceed removals and returns in any fiscal year since 2010.

Below are key operational statistics for CBP’s primary mission areas in May 2024. View all CBP statistics online.

Ensuring Border Security and Managing Migration

CBP, in collaboration with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), continues to expeditiously process, remove, and strengthen consequences for individuals who cross our borders irregularly. Individuals and families without a legal basis to remain in the U.S. are subject to removal pursuant to Title 8 authorities and are subject to a minimum five-year bar on admission as well as potential prosecution if they subsequently re-enter without authorization. No one should believe the lies of smugglers. The fact is that people without a legal basis to remain in the United States will be removed.

The United States is working together with our domestic and foreign partners to jointly disrupt irregular migration across the region, offering safe, orderly, and lawful pathways for intending migrants and, with our international partners, taking actions against ruthless smugglers who continue to spread falsehoods and show disregard for the safety and well-being of vulnerable migrants.

In May 2024, the U.S. Border Patrol recorded over 117,900 encounters between ports of entry along the southwest border. In May, encounters between ports of entry along the southwest border were 9% lower than in April 2024. Single adult encounters in May decreased by 11% compared to April. On June 4, 2024, President Biden announced a Presidential Proclamation to temporarily suspend entry of noncitizens across the Southern border. The Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General also jointly issued an interim final rule that, consistent with the proclamation, generally restricts asylum eligibility for those who irregularly enter across the Southern border – including the Southwest land and the Southern coastal border. Preliminary data of the two weeks since the interim final rule came into effect show a 25% decrease in daily encounters between ports of entry. However, migration flows are dynamic and CBP will continue surging personnel and resources to areas that need them.

In May 2024, encounters at ports of entry accounted for 31% of southwest border encounters. CBP’s Office of Field Operations recorded over 52,800 encounters at southwest border ports of entry in May 2024.

CBP continually analyzes and responds to changes in migration patterns, particularly migration outside of lawful pathways and unlawful border crossings. DHS continues to work with our federal and international partners to combat human smuggling and transnational criminal networks who profit from the most vulnerable for their own financial gain. The fact remains: the United States continues to enforce immigration law, and those without a legal basis to remain will be removed. Migrants attempting to enter without authorization are subject to removal under Title 8 authorities.

CBP’s message for anyone who is thinking of entering the United States unlawfully along the southern border is simple: don’t do it. When migrants cross the border unlawfully, they put their lives in peril. The terrain along the border is extreme, the summer heat is severe, and the miles of desert migrants must hike after crossing the border in many areas are often deadly. People who made the dangerous journey into this territory have died of dehydration, starvation, and heat stroke. Smuggling organizations abandon migrants in remote and dangerous areas. Transnational criminal organizations continue to recklessly endanger the lives of individuals they smuggle for their own financial gain with no regard for human life.

The U.S. Border Patrol has undertaken significant efforts in recent years to expand capacity to aid and rescue individuals in distress. To prevent the loss of life, CBP initiated a Missing Migrant Program in 2017 that locates noncitizens reported missing, rescues individuals in distress, and reunifies decedents’ remains with their families in the border region. In May, the U.S. Border Patrol conducted 503 rescues, bringing the FY 2024 total to 3,602 rescues. May rescues increased 22% compared with rescues in April.

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CBP One™ App

The CBP One™ mobile application remains a key scheduling tool as part of DHS’s efforts to incentivize noncitizens to use lawful, safe, humane, and orderly pathways and processes. Noncitizens who cross between the ports of entry or who present themselves at a port of entry without making a CBP One™ appointment are subject to the interim final rule that, consistent with the Presidential Proclamation, restricts asylum eligibility for those who irregularly enter across the southern border – including the Southwest land and the southern coastal borders. DHS encourages migrants to utilize lawful processes, rather than taking the dangerous journey to cross unlawfully between the ports of entry, which also carries significant consequences under the United States immigration laws.

Use of the CBP One™ app to schedule appointments at ports of entry has increased CBP’s capacity to process migrants in a more efficient and orderly manner while cutting out unscrupulous smugglers who endanger and profit from vulnerable migrants. Last week’s suspension and limitation on entry and interim final rule does not apply to noncitizens who use the CBP OneTM mobile app to enter the United States at a port of entry in a safe and orderly manner to avail themselves to lawful processes.

In May, CBP processed over 44,500 individuals through appointments at ports of entry utilizing advanced information submitted through CBP One™. Since the appointment scheduling function in CBP One™ was introduced in January 2023 through the end of May 2024, more than 636,600 individuals have successfully scheduled appointments to present at ports of entry instead of risking their lives in the hands of smugglers. The top nationalities processed subsequent to arrival for their appointment are Venezuelan, Cuban, Haitian, Mexican, and Honduran.

A percentage of daily available appointments are allocated to the earliest registered CBP One™ profiles, so noncitizens who have been trying to obtain appointments for the longest time are prioritized. CBP is continually monitoring and evaluating the application to ensure its functionality and guard against bad actors.

CHNV Parole Processes

On January 5, 2023, DHS announced processes providing certain Cubans, Haitians, and Nicaraguans who have a supporter in the United States, undergo and clear robust security vetting and meet other eligibility criteria authorization to travel to the United States in a safe, orderly, and lawful way once they purchase their own commercial airline tickets. These processes were built on the success of the process for Venezuelans established in October 2022; they are publicly available online, and DHS has been providing regular updates on their use to the public. This is part of the Administration’s strategy to combine expanded lawful pathways with stronger consequences to reduce irregular migration. These processes have kept hundreds of thousands of people from migrating irregularly, often at the hands of smuggling networks.

Through the end of May 2024, about 462,100 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans arrived lawfully on commercial flights and were granted parole under these processes. Specifically, approximately 100,500 Cubans, 193,400 Haitians, 87,800 Nicaraguans, and 113,400 Venezuelans were vetted and authorized for travel; and approximately 98,200 Cubans, 177,100 Haitians, 80,700 Nicaraguans, and 106,100 Venezuelans arrived lawfully and were granted parole.

Safeguarding Communities by Interdicting Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs

As the largest law enforcement agency in the United States, CBP is uniquely positioned to detect, identify, and seize illicit drugs before they enter our communities. CBP’s combination of interdiction and intelligence capabilities, complemented by its border search authorities, scientific services, non-intrusive inspection equipment, and canine detection teams, places it at the forefront of the U.S. government’s efforts to combat illicit fentanyl and other dangerous drugs.

In April, CBP announced an expanded, multi-agency effort to target transnational criminals funneling fentanyl from Mexico into American communities. Operation Plaza Spike targets the cartels that facilitate the flow of deadly fentanyl, as well as its analogs, precursors, and tools to make the drugs. The operation is designed to disrupt operations in the “plazas,” cartel territories located directly south of the United States that are natural logistical chokepoints within the cartels’ operations. This is the next phase in CBP’s Strategy to Combat Fentanyl and Other Synthetic Drugs, a whole-of-government and international effort to anticipate, identify, mitigate, and disrupt illicit synthetic drug producers, suppliers, and traffickers.

That strategy also includes conducting operations, including Operation Apollo, that target the smuggling of illicit fentanyl and other dangerous drugs. First implemented in southern California in October 2023, and recently expanded into Arizona, Operation Apollo utilizes local field assets augmented by federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial partners to target drug traffickers’ supply chains in select locations based on ongoing investigations, intelligence collection, and drug seizure data. Operation Apollo targets items required in the production of illicit fentanyl, including precursor chemicals, pill presses and parts, movement of finished product, and illicit proceeds.

Nationwide in May, seizures of cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, fentanyl, and marijuana combined by weight increased by 29% compared to April. In May nationwide heroin seizures increased by 159% , methamphetamine seizures increased 102% , and fentanyl seizures increased by 70% compared to April. To date in FY 2024 through the end of May, CBP has seized over 13,700 pounds of fentanyl. CBP has caught more fentanyl nationwide between the start of fiscal year 2023 through May 31, 2024, than in the previous eight fiscal years combined, and we continue to optimize our intelligence and field operations to stop these deadly substances from reaching American communities.

Additional CBP drug seizure statistics can be found on the Drug Seizure Statistics webpage .

Facilitating Lawful Trade and Travel

As international travel continues to increase, CBP is leveraging technology to streamline efficiency and increase security at air and land ports of entry. Travelers are encouraged to utilize CBP’s mobile apps to enhance their travel experience, including the Global Entry Mobile Application and Mobile Passport Control , as well as new Global Entry Touchless Portals at nearly all international airports across the United States, which protect passenger privacy and expedite arrival processing by eliminating paper receipts.

Commercial trucks processed at ports of entry increased 0.5% from May 2023 to May 2024. Travelers arriving by air into the United States increased 10% in the same period; passenger vehicles processed at ports of entry increased 4% ; and pedestrians arriving by land at ports of entry increased 5.7% over the same period.

CBP works diligently with the trade community and port operators to ensure that merchandise is cleared as efficiently as possible and to strengthen international supply chains and improve border security. In May 2024, CBP processed more than 2.9 million entry summaries valued at more than $284.8 billion , identifying estimated duties of nearly $6.7 billion to be collected by the U.S. government. In May, trade via the ocean environment accounted for 41.60% of the total import value, followed by air, truck, and rail.

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Protecting Consumers, Eradicating Forced Labor from Supply Chains, and Promoting Economic Security

CBP continues to lead U.S. government efforts to eliminate goods from the supply chain made with forced labor from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China. In May, CBP stopped 450 shipments valued at more than $100 million for further examination based on the suspected use of forced labor.

Intellectual property rights violations continue to put America’s innovation economy at risk. Counterfeit and pirated goods threaten the competitiveness of U.S. businesses, the livelihoods of American workers, and the health and safety of consumers.

Consumers are encouraged to be alert to the dangers of counterfeit goods especially when shopping online as they support criminal activity, hurt American businesses, and often have materials or ingredients that can pose serious health and safety risks. Every year CBP seizes millions of counterfeit products worth billions of dollars had they been genuine. In May, CBP seized 1,640 shipments that contained counterfeit goods valued at more than $331 million . More information about CBP’s intellectual property rights enforcement is available at www.cbp.gov/trade .

CBP completed 46 audits in May that identified $20 million in duties and fees owed to the U.S. government, stemming from goods that had been improperly declared in accordance with U.S. trade laws and customs regulations. CBP collected over $7 million of this identified revenue and from previous fiscal years’ assignments.

CBP is on the frontline of textiles and trade agreements enforcement, combating textile imports that are not compliant with U.S. trade laws. Protecting the domestic textile industry and American consumers is vital to U.S. national security, health care, and economic priorities. Toward this end, CBP is intensifying its targeting and enforcement efforts to increase and expedite the prosecution of illegal customs practices. CBP’s efforts include de minimis compliance, forced labor enforcement, cargo compliance, regulatory audits, and public awareness. In April, DHS announced an enhanced strategy to combat illicit trade and level the playing field for the American textile industry, which accounts for over 500,000 U.S. jobs and is critical for our national security. The plan details the actions CBP and Homeland Security Investigations will take to hold perpetrators accountable for customs violations and safeguard the American textile industry.

View more UFLPA enforcement statistics , and intellectual property rights enforcement statistics.

Defending our Nation’s Agricultural System

Through targeting, detection, and interception, CBP agriculture specialists work to prevent threats from entering the United States.

CBP issued 6,962 emergency action notifications for restricted and prohibited plant and animal products entering the United States in May 2024. CBP conducted 107,768 positive passenger inspections and issued 808 civil penalties and/or violations to the traveling public for failing to declare prohibited agriculture items.

View more agricultural enforcement statistics .

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According to a press release, TSA is reporting the highest passenger volumes the agency has seen at airport security checkpoints in its 22-year history. Since mid-May, multiple days have broken into the agency’s top ten for busiest days ever. TSA typically screens approximately 2.5 million people per day nationwide, but since last month that number has increased by several hundred thousand per day.

“Here at Albany International Airport (ALB) we also are seeing a spike in checkpoint volume,” Bart Johnson, TSA’s Federal Security Director for 13 airports in Upstate New York, said in the release. “Travel volume expected out of Albany, Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo is expected to be high. Our teams have been in close coordination with airport, airline and travel partners, and we are more than ready to handle this summer’s increased travel volumes as we approach the July 4th holiday.”

“The summer travel period is officially upon us and the dedicated team at ALB is more than ready to accommodate a surge in air travelers,” Albany International Airport CEO Phil Calderone added in the release. “The airport will be very busy, and we’re asking that all travelers plan ahead and arrive no less than two hours before their schedule departure – especially given the changes caused by ongoing construction at ALB.

“We look forward to serving the thousands expected to arrive and depart ALB this summer and remain committed to ensuring that everyone has a positive airport experience.”

“Knowing that travel volume will be high is why it is vital to give yourself plenty of time to park or return a rental car, check in with your airline to check bags and prepare for the security checkpoint. If you find yourself in a checkpoint line, travelers can save time by removing items from their pockets and placing them in a carry-on bag, instead of putting items directly into bins at the conveyor belt,” Johnson said.

TSA is continuing to modernize airport security checkpoints across the country with a focus on enhanced detection methods to best secure the aviation system. If individuals have not flown since last summer, they are likely to encounter a second generation of credential authentication technology (CAT) units at a travel document checking podium. TSA officers can offer guidance on navigating CAT.

These units ensure the authenticity of a passenger’s ID and match the face of the passenger with the face on the ID by snapping a photo of the person who is presenting the ID. After the CAT unit validates the ID, the photo is deleted and travelers who prefer not to have their photo taken may opt out and the TSA officer will validate the traveler’s ID without the use of a photo.

“The best advice that I can offer is to get to the airport well before your ticketed departure time,” Johnson said. “We ask that the travelling public do their part in efficient checkpoint screening by arriving to the airport at least two hours prior to their scheduled flight departure and know what they can – and cannot pack – in their carry-on luggage,” he said.

TSA is offering the following guidelines for getting through airport security as quickly as possible:

• Come to the airport prepared to go through the security screening process. Passengers need to make sure that there are no prohibited items among their carry-on items. Prohibited items will result in a need for our officers to open and inspect a bag to determine what triggered the alarm. This process takes a few minutes and will slow down someone’s trip through the checkpoint.

• When packing, it is recommended to start to pack with an empty bag, so that travelers are well aware of the contents of their bags. Prior to packing that empty bag, individuals can check TSA’s “What Can I Bring?” tool to know what is prohibited.

• Travelers who are heading to the beach may wonder how to pack their sunscreen. Any liquids, sunscreen containers, and alcohol over 3.4 ounces must be packed in a checked bag. Liquids, aerosols, gels, creams, and pastes are allowed in carry-on bags as long as each item is 3.4 ounces or less and placed in one quart-sized bag. Each passenger is limited to one quart-size bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams, and pastes.

• It is important for individuals who own firearms to remember that they are prohibited to pass through security checkpoints, even if a passenger has a concealed carry permit or is in a constitutional carry jurisdiction. Passengers may travel with a firearm, but it must be secured in the passenger’s checked baggage; packed unloaded; locked in a hard-sided case; and declared to the airline when checking in at the airline ticket counter. If a passenger brings a firearm to the security checkpoint on their person or in their carry-on luggage, TSA will contact local law enforcement to safely unload and take possession of the firearm. Law enforcement may also arrest or cite the passenger, depending on local law. TSA may impose a civil penalty up to $15,000 when weapons are intercepted, and passengers will lose TSA PreCheck® eligibility.

• TSA PreCheck® members should make sure that their known traveler number (KTN) is in their airline reservation. It is essential that airline reservations have the passenger’s correct KTN, full name and date of birth so they can receive the program’s benefits. Those who fly with multiple airlines should ensure their KTN is updated in each of their airline profiles every time they travel. TSA PreCheck passengers are low-risk travelers who do not need to remove shoes, belts, 3-1-1 liquids, food, laptops and light jackets at the TSA checkpoint. TSA’s wait time standards for TSA PreCheck lanes are under 10 minutes and less than 30 minutes for standard lanes.

• Travelers may visit https://www.tsa.gov/precheck for more information about enrolling or renewing in TSA PreCheck and to find enrollment locations and pricing information for all TSA PreCheck enrollment providers.

• Starting May 7, 2025, if you plan to use your state-issued ID or driver’s license to fly within the U.S., make sure you have a REAL ID or another acceptable form of ID. If you are not sure if you have a REAL ID, check with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. For questions on acceptable IDs, visit TSA’s website.

• Travelers can contact TSA with questions. You can send a text directly to 275-872 (“AskTSA”) on any mobile device, or send a message over social media to @AskTSA on X or Facebook Messenger. An automated virtual assistant is available 24/7 to answer commonly asked questions, and AskTSA staff are available 365 days a year from 8 am to 6 pm ET for more complicated questions. Travelers may also reach the TSA Contact Center at 866-289-9673. An automated service is available 24/7.

• Passengers who need additional assistance through security screening may request a TSA Passenger Support Specialist (PSS). A PSS is a TSA officer who has received specialized training, including how to effectively assist and communicate with individuals with disabilities, medical conditions, or those who need additional screening assistance. Individuals should request passenger assistance at least 72 hours in advance by contacting our TSA Cares passenger support line at (855) 787-2227. Live assistance is available weekdays from 8 am to 11 pm ET, or weekends and holidays from 9 am to 8 pm ET.

• Stay vigilant at all times and remember TSA’s motto:  If You See Something. Say Something®.

“It is also important to remember that our TSA officers are working throughout the summer, including the upcoming July 4th holiday, so respect TSA and other frontline airport and airline employees,” Johnson said. “Our officers along with all frontline airport and airline employees and local law enforcement, are working together to ensure safe and secure travel.

“Consider offering them a kind word of thanks.”

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