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🌠The low levels of light pollution in New Zealand create ideal conditions for stargazing, making it possible to see the Milky Way natural phenomenon and Southern Hemisphere constellations with incredible clarity.💫🌙 📸This makes New Zealand one of the best destinations in the world for astronomy enthusiasts and night sky photographers. Wilderness Lodge offers a "Stars of the Southern Sky" guided tour to spot constellations, satellites and planets - an amazing romantic outing, cool solo activity or learning opportunity for children and parents. 🇳🇿 Xchange of America offers easy online ordering and delivery of NZD (New Zealand Dollars) for your celestial activities abroad! (*Don't forget cash to tip your tour guides!) 🇳🇿 #internationaltravel #travelsservice #currencyexchange

🌊DIVING TOURISM: a niche category of travel where you can discover fascinating sea life while exploring new territory in ocean water around the world! Whether ice diving, cage diving with sharks, or just relaxing while draft diving, there is a diving style for almost everyone. DIVING TRIVIA: Q: Do you know what the acronym SCUBA stands for? A: Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA) *(Of course, don't forget to order foreign currency from Xchange of America for your overseas diving expeditions using our easy, online currency ordering & delivery service.) #currencyexchange #travelservices #internationaltravel #diving

Bonjour! Order euros💶 before you travel to France and arrive with local currency in-hand! 🇫🇷🥖🧀🍷 #currencyexchange #traveltips #travelindustry #travelservices

🆘ADVENTURE-PROOF YOUR TRAVELS: HOW TO HANDLE EMERGENCIES ABROAD AND WHEN TO VISIT THE CLOSEST U.S. EMBASSY!🇺🇸 Our latest article includes tips on how and when to prepare for travel emergencies abroad and how to utilize the closest U.S. embassy for help! 🎥 A great example of why you should immediately head to the U.S. embassy during a local crisis (when traveling or working abroad) is found in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Oscar-winning movie, ARGO. Acting under the cover of a Hollywood producer scouting a location for a science fiction film, a CIA agent (played by Ben Affleck) launches a dangerous operation to rescue six Americans in Tehran during the U.S. hostage crisis in Iran in 1979. (Based on a true story!) When planning an exhilarating adventure trip abroad, it’s easy to overlook potential international travel problems. (Yet, being prepared for the unexpected is crucial for any tourist!) ▶Imagine facing a sudden emergency during your travels — your passport is stolen, you need urgent medical care, or you find yourself in legal trouble. Let’s delve into practical emergency tips for traveling abroad that can empower you to confidently handle any unforeseen situation. 💊 1. Prepare an emergency kit — just in case! Your emergency kit should be comprehensive yet practical. Include a list of essential contacts like embassies, police stations, and hospitals. Don’t forget to pack personal hygiene essentials, extra medications, first aid supplies, hand sanitizer, and some local #currency (Call Xchange of America for that!) Water purification tablets are a smart addition for destinations where water quality is a concern. Additionally, keep copies of your passport, driver’s license, and visa secure in your kit, as they’ll be invaluable if your original documents are lost or stolen. 🏛2. Educate yourself on the role of embassies.  The U.S. maintains embassies around the world and they’re suitable for giving advice and assistance when major issues arise. For example, if you’re facing legal charges, embassies can connect you with legal representatives who speak English. If you lose your passport, embassies can issue emergency replacements. Additionally, embassies can guide you if you fall ill, lose a travel companion, or become a victim of a crime. 🏥3. Say yes to insurance.  Discovering that your health insurance doesn’t cover international travel can be a major setback. To avoid this, proactively confirm the extent of your coverage with your insurance provider. Many insurers offer temporary medical insurance specifically for travel, which can be a lifesaver in covering unexpected medical expenses abroad. A little preventive planning can go a long way in reducing stress and smoothly managing any significant snags that might arise on your journey. #internationaltravel #USembassy #travelemergency https://lnkd.in/etb3fQsk

✈Travel safety for women is an essential topic every day but especially on #internationalwomensday! 🛎 eHotelier featured Xchange of America's MJ Vogel who shares 3 crucial safety steps hotels can take to prioritize the safety of women, including: 💁♀️1) Offering to escort solo female guests to their room when returning late at night 👁2) Training staff to spot signs of stress in single travelers & having defined protocols for discreet intervention when necessary 🍸3) Bar staff "checking in" with solo guests who are approached by others while enjoying cocktails (to prevent predatory behavior) 💶As the CEO of a foreign currency exchange company (and essential international travel service), I prioritize content that speaks to female travelers to help keep them safer! #solotravel #womensafety #internationaltravel https://lnkd.in/euwsRt-p

🇺🇸 HAPPY PRESIDENTS DAY 2024 🇺🇸 from Xchange of America. #bankholiday #presidentsday #lincoln

✈Check out our CEO's latest article for Frayed Passport where Robert Hoffman includes crucial tips for navigating ⚠travel advisories⚠ for a safe and enjoyable trip! From 🚩beach flag color meanings🚩 to the 🇺🇸 U.S. Department of State's foreign country advisory and 🐻wildlife🐨 encounter tips, use this guide to prepare for the unexpected. 💶Of course, go to xchangeofamerica.com before you travel to order foreign currency online for your trip!💷 https://lnkd.in/dXp6txqy #traveladvisory #currencyexchange #traveltips #statedepartment #travelhacks #internationaltravel

🎇Happy New Year to the Xchange of America family and loyal customers! 16 years of success in the books - cheers to that! #newyear2024 #newyear #businessanniversary