The Zika virus has reared its ugly head in several areas of the world, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issuing a travel alert for people heading to affected areas. The alert encourages travelers to take enhanced precautions to safeguard themselves against the virus, which involves protecting yourself from […]
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This post has been updated with information about the Zika Virus. 1/18/2016 Splendid weather, gorgeous landscapes and, of course, the 2016 Summer Olympics make Brazil a rollicking place to visit this summer. Whether you’ve been planning the trip for months or newly interested in attending but not sure where to
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The water quality in Brazil has never been top-notch, and a severe drought has diminished the quality even further. If you’re heading to Brazil, using only bottled water for drinking and food prep is the way to go. More on the Draught The effects of the severe water shortage are being felt
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At Swift, after working in the travel industry for years, we’ve heard it all when it comes to ups and downs of traveling. Unfortunately, if you live in some U.S. States or Territories, air travel is about to reach a new level of annoying. Starting in 2016, you’ll need a passport to
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The Yellow Fever Vaccine is currently in short supply. According to the manufacturer Sanofi Pasteur, it is not a product-related issue. Sanofi Pasteur is experiencing a delay in lot releases for the unit-dose vials. Due to the high demand for this presentation, public and community health clinics and other community
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Flu season is upon us. Here in the United States, flu season generally lasts from October to May, and it can kill up to 49,000 people per year in the US alone. But we aren’t the only country that gets affected by the flu. Earlier this year an India swine
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At Swift, many of our avid travelers have traveled so much that they get to the point where stamps and visas cover EVERY page of their passport, and they have to have an additional set of visa pages attached to their passport to make room for more visas, and more
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Nothing can put a damper on your international trip than having your passport stolen abroad. That damper, however, can be lifted in a jiffy with help from Swift Expedited Passport and Visa Services. You’ll need to replace your stolen passport before you head back to the United States, and these
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As of May 12, diplomats at Brazilian embassies and consulates around the world are on strike. Embassy workers and consulate staff are evidently striking to demand better salaries and the payment of housing allowances that are past due. This is according to the union representing Foreign Ministry employees. Unfortunately, information
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Did you know that having a DUI on your record could prevent you from visiting Canada? Canada treats DUI convictions as very serious offenses, especially following a significant Canadian law change in December 2018. In fact, customs agents have the authority to not allow you into the country if you
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