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A look at the TSA's Lost and Found. U.S. News got a behind-the-scenes look at the Transportation Security Administration's Lost and Found operation at Washington Dulles International Airport, and chatted with TSA spokesperson Lisa Farbstein and Transportation Security Officer William Covieo to learn more about the process. You may be surprised at the sorts of things travelers have abandoned. Dozens of sunglasses... You may think only a handful of shades get left behind at security checkpoints, but think again: it's more like dozens daily. Sunglasses and eyeglasses -- scores of them per month -- are among the most common items forgotten at security. Belts on belts on belts Black belts, brown belts, tan belts -- you name it, the TSA Lost and Found office at Dulles had it. If you're not in the TSA PreCheck line, you're required to remove your belt to pass through security. Next time, just remember to retrieve it from the bin after your screening. Keys Passengers remove car keys, house keys and key fobs (not the easiest or cheapest things to replace) from their pockets to pass through the scanners, and sometimes forget to pick them up again. Among the types of car key fobs Covieo has collected at Dulles? Mercedes and Audi vehicle fobs, which can cost anywhere from $50 to upward of $300 to replace. A guitar An acoustic guitar, secured tightly in its case, got separated from its owner at a security checkpoint at Dulles. Laptops and tablets You're thinking ... people forget laptops and iPads? Are you kidding me? Farbstein explained when fliers are moving quickly through the security checkpoint they often stack bins on top of one another and hurriedly return them, forgetting their flat device is in the bottom bin. A tip? Tape a business card to your laptop or tablet, that way TSA can contact you if you've left it behind. A Beatles record This unopened vinyl Beatles "Abbey Road" album was abandoned at a Dulles TSA checkpoint sometime this summer. A single men's shoe Sometimes clothing items fall out of carry-ons through security, which may have been the case with this single black shoe, Farbstein said. A female Naval captain's uniform A Naval uniform seems like something that would be sorely missed if left behind at a TSA checkpoint. It was -- its owner reached out to claim it and the uniform is awaiting pickup, said Coveio. A brand-new Coach purse This Coach purse (most of which retail for hundreds of dollars) was still in its original bronze box gift wrapping. Dozens of carry-on bags and backpacks This furry children's carry-on suitcase was just one of several carry-on bags and backpacks that were left at checkpoints this summer. Canes Surprisingly common, according to Farbstein, canes of all shapes and sizes are often left behind at TSA checkpoints. A senior moment, perhaps?

People are returning to travel agents.... NEW YORK (MainStreet) Maybe it is time to bring back floppy disks, typewriters, even adding machines. That's because - long ago filed in the dead-as-a-doornail category - travel agents are making a kind of return, at least for savvy, time-sensitive travelers, especially ones with complicated and/or expensive itineraries. It’s a fact: there are instances where you should probably book with a travel agent rather than going the DIY ro...Continue reading

Myths About Travel Agents, and Why You Shouldn't Write Them OffMiniTime March 26, 2015 By Karen Hayoun When planning a family vacation, there are many things to consider. You’ll need to search for kid-friendly hotels and attractions,flights, restaurants, deals, etc; and that’s not always an easy feat on your own. That’s where travel agents come in, and we’re here to ease your mind by debunking six myths about travel agents....Continue reading

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Welcome Back: Carnival To Return To Norfolk Carnival Cruise Lines will again operate a series of voyages from Norfolk, Va., in 2015. The news was announced by Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe in his first State of the Commonwealth speech on Jan. 13 and confirmed by Carnival. Carnival said it will operate a series of cruises in the spring and fall of 2015, but declined to reveal the ship, date and itinerary information.... More specific details are expected to be announced this spring, the company said in a statement. We would like to thank the port, and local and state leadership, for their continued partnership, and we greatly look forward to returning to Norfolk next year.

11/12/13: Couples to Marry on Iconic Wedding Date This morning on the Today show a couple was married at 9:10, 11-12-13. Tuesdays are not in high demand when choosing a wedding date.... Except this year, when an estimated 3,000 couples across the nation will make their way down the aisle to say I Do, all in order to secure the iconic sequential 11/12/13 date for their nuptials. What a neat way for the couple to remember their wedding date! How about you are you getting married in 2014, or is your son, or daughter, or maybe your grandson or grand-daughter? How about a destination wedding? Or we have lots of ideas for the honeymoon... We are here to help Give us a call....

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