Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship has chosen SISCO’s (Security Identification Systems Corporation) A-PASS® Mobile(TM) Electronic Mustering System for the ship’s passengers and crew. When the Oasis departed on its maiden voyage from Ft. Lauderdale on December 1, 2009, passengers and crew aboard the extraordinary vessel could take comfort in knowing that their voyage is protected by SISCO’s most comprehensive and effective system for mustering and identification.

Royal Caribbean strives to utilize only the latest and greatest technology in every aspect of the ship’s unprecedented development and design.

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You have your itinerary, passport, airline tickets and suitcases ready to go. Now you need to decide the best way to pack your wallet. In order to protect your vacation funds, and maximize convenience, AAA suggests international travelers use a combination of various forms of payment, each offering different advantages.

Credit/Debit Cards: For years, smart travelers knew that credit cards were a great way to pay abroad. A credit card, such as the AAA Visa card, is safer than carrying cash, and may offer a great exchange rate in the bargain. Be sure to call your issuer prior to departure to notify them that you are travelling outside the U.S. and to determine what fees are applied to international purchases and current conversion rates. These may be as high as three percent to convert purchases to U.S. dollars.

In an effort to further shield its residents and travelers against the swine flu, which is now being referred to as influenza A (H1N1), Belize is taking additional proactive steps towards protection against the pandemic. One such act is the closing of the Belize Free Zone and casinos in the town of Corozal, which borders Mexico. That effort, which was done in collaboration with the Mexican authorities, is just one of many vigilant measures that Belize’s Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation and Culture, and the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) have taken.

To date, Belizean officials have not been advised of any confirmed influenza A (H1N1) cases in the country.