✈️ Travel Guides & Tips

Planning your next adventure should feel exciting, not overwhelming. At Crinnova, we’ve created a growing collection of travel guides and tips to help you navigate every stage of your journey with confidence — whether you’re heading on your first cruise, exploring a new country, or looking for LGBTQ+-friendly destinations.

🛂 Do You Need a Passport?

For most international travel — including cruises that visit foreign ports — a valid U.S. passport is required. Even some “closed-loop” cruises (leaving and returning to the same U.S. port) allow travel with a birth certificate and ID, but a passport is always safer and more flexible.
📌 Apply early — processing can take 8–11 weeks, or 2–3 weeks if expedited. Visit travel.state.gov to apply or renew.

🚀 TSA PreCheck & Global Entry

Skip the long lines at airport security by enrolling in TSA PreCheck or Global Entry:

  • TSA PreCheck ($78 for 5 years): Quicker U.S. airport screening — shoes on, laptops in bag!
  • Global Entry ($100 for 5 years): Includes PreCheck and fast-track re-entry to the U.S. from abroad.

Sign up at tsa.gov/precheck or cbp.gov/global-entry

🌈 LGBTQ+ Travel Safety & Support

Crinnova is proud to be a safe space for LGBTQ+ travelers. We partner with inclusive cruise lines, resorts, and tour providers that value diversity and welcome all identities.
Here are a few quick tips for LGBTQ+ travel:

  • Research the laws and cultural norms of your destination — some countries have restrictions.
  • Check for LGBTQ+ friendly hotels or cruises (Crinnova’s LGBTQ+ Trips section makes this easy).
  • Consider travel insurance that covers unexpected disruptions.
  • Stay connected with organizations like ILGA World or Equaldex for destination-specific rights and protections.

🛡️ Official Travel Advisories & Entry Requirements

Before any international trip, check travel.state.gov for:

  • Destination safety advisories
  • Entry/exit rules
  • COVID-19 updates
  • Emergency contact resources

📦 More Tips Coming Soon

We’re always updating this section with advice on:

  • Booking group trips and cruises
  • Smart packing and travel gear
  • Travel rewards and discounts
  • Navigating airports, customs, and immigration

Stay tuned — Crinnova is your guide to smarter, safer, and more inclusive travel.