Since early 2005, it has been difficult to keep up with the changes in airline checked baggage allowances. From the airline that lowered the allowed weight, then reinstated the original; to the carriers that established one weight maximum for international, and a different one for domestic, it almost requires a scorecard to track.

Currently, most of the airlines have settled on a fifty pound per piece checked luggage limit. Bag dimensions have remained at sixty-two linear inches. Linear size can be calculated by adding the length, width, and depth measurements together.

There are a few international air carriers that have retained the seventy pound per bag allowance. They include British Airways and Singapore Airlines among others. When combining domestic carriers with international itineraries on separate tickets, luggage allowances can change at the point of airline change. In addition ..

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With Easter just past and the end of school weeks away, it seems an odd time to bring up holiday travel. However, planning now for that flight home, Christmas cruise, or Holiday mission trip is the wisest move you can make.

Booking soon will help ensure that you are able to secure the date and price you want. Contact MTS TRAVEL now and get your "holiday shopping" done early

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Our newest office opened on March 6, 2006. This office had formerly been owned and operated by the name of A Traveler’s Choice since 1976. The owner originally initiated discussions with MTS TRAVEL when she decided, for personal reasons, to retire and leave the travel business. She was concerned that her loyal clientele, as well as her valuable employees, would continue to be well taken care of and nurtured.

MTS TRAVEL is honored to have been chosen to continue the fulfillment of the owner’s past history of excellent attention and service.

The Berrien Springs office is staffed by Travel Consultants Barb Sprung and Jacki Fox. They make a great team and say that ..

Are you one of the more than 82 million unmarried adults living in the U.S? Would you like to travel with a group of single adults? Well, we have the trip for you!

Join us for a "Steps of the Apostle Paul" tour and cruise escorted by Danielle Brodhecker, a third generation Greek American who has traveled and lived in Greece. Danielle will travel with you daily, and lead devotions tailored for singles. This cruise/tour will follow in the steps of Paul and visit some of the churches of Revelation in Turkey. A Biblical Actor, special duet musical team, and speakers are all part of this travel experience. Please visit www.mtstravel.com/footstepscharter and click on the singles fellowship page. This is an experience you will not want to miss and could change your life.

Would you be interested in other single fellowship tours? Please let us know at singlesfellowship@mtstravel.com.

Wycliffe Bible Translators has partnered with Seattle Pacific University to offer graduate credits and a Caribbean cruise for people interested in learning more about Wycliffe’s Vision 2025 and being a part of the Great Commission. Learn about teaching missionary kids overseas and find out what God is doing around the world. Currently there are approximately 600 needs for teachers in classrooms and itinerant positions all over the globe, and over 3000 opportunities to become involved.

Group cruising provides a wonderful venue to build relationships with donors, hold board meetings, or educate staff and volunteers. Unpack one time, handle your business and daily see exciting destinations, all for often less than it would cost for a similar function on land. For more information on group cruising, please contact MTS TRAVEL's business development manager, Cindi Brodhecker at cindib@mtstavel. com.

Participants in the cruise will experience Grand Cayman and Calica, Mexico while learning to teach in a multicultural environment and discovering the needs of children of missionaries. The cruise is scheduled for August 19 – 24, 2006, but reservations must be received in the next few weeks.

After a pre-session in Orlando on August 18, participants will begin the five-day Western Caribbean cruise. Grand Cayman offers ..

Introducing Pride of Hawai'i
7- day cruise roundtrip from Honolulu From $729 - Oct 30, 2006, Mar 7, 2007 and Apr 23, 2007

Discover the new JEWEL of the Mediterranean - NCL's 7-day cruise roundtrip from Barcelona aboard the Norwegian Jewel - visit Rome, Florence and Naples
From $739 - Jul 9 & 30 and Aug 20 & 27, 2006

The Happiest Celebration on Earth
Come celebrate 50 years of dreams coming true at Walt Disney World® Resort
FROM $905 for 6 nights, plus 7-day Magic Your Way base ticket

Island Charm and British Pageantry
Sail aboard Celebrity Zenith® roundtrip from Cape Liberty, New Jersey and enjoy all that Bermuda has to offer!
FROM $1,160; Departs May 27; Jun 3, 10, 17, 24; Jul 1, 8, 2006

13-Day Essence of Italy Tours - Rome - Isle of Capri - Sorrento - Paestum - Taormina - Syracuse - Piazza Armerina - Agrigento - Selinunte - Mozia - Erice - Palermo
FROM $2,475 - Departs from Apr 30 – Oct 8, 2006