Bermuda Weather

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES:   Visitors are advised to carry cash or travelers checks, since credit cards are not widely accepted in Bhutan. Druk Air, the only carrier servicing Bhutan, has rigid restrictions on the amount and size of luggage passengers may carry into the country. Passengers are advised to book bulky items ahead as unaccompanied baggage, since the aircraft servicing Bhutan have limited space available for large bags, and airline employees may not load large pieces of luggage. Flights into and out of Paro Airport are restricted to daylight hours and are dependent on suitable weather conditions. Flights are sometimes delayed or cancelled. Passengers are advised to allow at least 24 hours transit time for connecting flights from Paro Airport and to travel on non-restricted air tickets so that th ... [Read More]

Germany

Road conditions in general are excellent, although caution should be exercised while traveling on older roads in eastern Germany.  The high speed permitted on the German autobahn, weather, and unfamiliar road markings can pose significant hazards, and driver error is a leading cause of accidents involving American motorists in Germany.  Rules on right-of-way differ significantly from the U.S.  Notice should be taken that it is generally illegal in Germany to pass vehicles from the right and that the threshold for determining whether a person has been driving under the influence of alcohol is lower than in some U.S. states.  Drivers are reminded to watch out for bicycles, especially when turning right.  Bicycles are far more numerous on German city streets than in the U.S. and generally have ... [Read More]

Austria

Every year, a number of avalanche deaths occur in Austria's alpine regions.  Many occur when skiers/snowboarders stray from the designated ski slopes.  Leaving the designated slopes to ski off-piste may pose serious risks and may delay rescue attempts in case of emergency.  Skiers/snowboarders should monitor weather and terrain conditions, and use the available avalanche rescue equipment.  Avalanche beepers (transceivers) are the most common rescue devices and, when properly used, provide the fastest way of locating an avalanche victim, usually enabling authorities to begin rescue operations within minutes. ... [Read More]

Macedonia

Driving is on the right side of the road.  Speed limits are generally posted.  Americans driving in Macedonia should possess a valid American driver’s license and an International Driving Permit.  Most major highways are in good repair, but secondary urban and rural roads are poorly maintained, often unlit and used by horse-drawn carts and livestock.  While driving, it is not unusual to come across dead animals, rocks, or objects that have fallen from trucks.  Some vehicles are old and lack standard front or rear lights. Secondary mountain roads can be narrow and poorly marked, lack guardrails, and quickly become dangerous in inclement weather. Overall, public transportation in Macedonia is dilapidated.  Roadside emergency services are limited.  ... [Read More]

Lesotho

Visitors to the interior of Lesotho should bring clothing and equipment suitable for cold weather.  In the mountains, weather conditions can deteriorate rapidly.  In winter (June-October), snow often closes mountain passes and temperatures often drop below freezing during the night, even in the lowlands. ...

Although the number of paved roads is gradually increasing, the majority of Lesotho’s 5,000 miles of roads are unpaved.  A few main rural highways are comparable to U.S. two-lane rural roads, but lane markings, signs, shoulders and guardrails are not to U.S. standards, and unfenced livestock pose a particular danger.  Lesotho's mountainous terrain makes driving on secondary roads hazardous.  Unpaved roads in the interior, often narrow, twisty and steep, are poorly maintained.  For travel in the interior, especially in wet or snowy weather, a high ground clearance or four-wheel-drive vehicle is recommended.  Four-wheel-drive is required for entering Lesotho through the Sani Pass on the eastern border. ... [Read More]

Iceland

Extreme care should be taken when driving in rural areas during the winter (October through March), when daylight hours are limited and the weather and road conditions can change rapidly.  Many routes in the interior of the country are impassable until July, due to muddy conditions caused by snowmelt.  When driving in the interior, consider traveling with a second vehicle and always inform someone of your travel plans.  For information on current road conditions throughout the country, please call the Public Roads Administration (Vegagerdin) at 1777 or consult its web site at http://www.vegag.is.  For recorded weather information in English, call the Icelandic Weather Office (Vedurstofa Islands, dialing from within Iceland) at 902-0600, ext. 44. ... [Read More]

The Los Angeles Passport Agency Home Page

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Tips for Travelers to the Caribbean

May 1997 Foreword Since colonial times, the Caribbean has been a favorite place for American visitors. In the past 50 years, tourism to the area has increased greatly, and today millions of U.S. citizens visit the islands every year. The majority of these visitors have a safe trip. To help you have a similar experience, the Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs has prepared these tips for you. Consular Affairs provides services to Americans ... [Read More]

US Department Of State Post Report

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Personal effects shipped to Bermuda should not be packed in hay or straw, and lift vans should be lined to protect against weather since sheltered dock storage is not always available. The employee's name should be printed clearly on all crates and packages. No other special landing and customs clearance arrangements are necessary. Cars need not be boxed. Upon departure from post, local packers provide satisfactory packing and shipping services. Three shipping lines serve Bermuda from US ports; shipping through New Jersey ports via the US Dispatch Agent in Baltimore has proven most effective. Airfreight arrives quickly from the East Coast, with direct Washington-Bermuda routing preferable.  If indirect routing through other cities is necessary, it is best to avoid shipments through Florida. ... [Read More]

Crisis Preparedness

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