We have provided the following links to help you prepare for your upcoming tours. Please follow these links to answer questions you may have about your travel conditions and services.
AIST is not affiliated with any of the third-party links listed below. These resources are provided for traveler convenience only.
The safety of our travelers is always AIST’s first priority.
At this time, we do not have any specific security or safety concerns regarding our athletes traveling abroad to the destinations included in their tour itinerary. AIST continues to monitor destination conditions and encourages all travelers and families to review official government resources before departure.
One of the best safety practices when traveling internationally is to check current U.S. Department of State Travel Advisories for your destination.
Current Travel Advisories:
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html
Smart Traveler Enrollment Program — STEP:
https://step.state.gov
Unfortunately, unexpected events can happen anywhere in the world. The best approach is to stay informed, remain aware of your surroundings, follow the guidance of local authorities and tour staff, and continue to travel with confidence and common sense.
AIST encourages travelers to be alert, prepared, and informed — without allowing fear to take away from the life-changing opportunity of international travel.
For domestic air travel within the United States, travelers 18 and older must present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or another TSA-approved form of identification.
REAL ID Information:
https://www.tsa.gov/real-id
TSA Acceptable Identification:
https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification
All international travelers are responsible for obtaining and carrying the required travel documents for their trip, including but not limited to passports, visas, transit visas, student visas, work visas, or any other required entry documentation.
Passports should have at least six months of validity remaining beyond the final day of international travel. Many countries may deny entry if a passport expires too soon after your return date.
Please check your passport early and renew it if necessary.
Passport Information:
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports.html
Travelers to Europe should be aware of new entry systems being implemented by the European Union.
The Entry/Exit System, known as EES, is a digital border system for non-EU travelers entering many European countries.
ETIAS is the upcoming travel authorization system for visa-exempt travelers, including U.S. citizens, visiting many European countries. ETIAS is expected to begin in the last quarter of 2026.
Official ETIAS Information:
https://travel-europe.europa.eu/en/etias
Travelers should review health recommendations for their destination before departure, including routine vaccines and destination-specific guidance.
CDC Travelers’ Health:
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel
Up-to-date weather information:
https://www.weather.com
Current time around the world:
https://www.timeanddate.com
Google Maps:
https://maps.google.com
Current exchange rates:
https://www.xe.com
Lonely Planet:
https://www.lonelyplanet.com
Frommer’s:
https://www.frommers.com
Before traveling abroad, AIST recommends that all travelers:
✅ Review your destination’s U.S. State Department Travel Advisory
✅ Confirm your passport is valid for at least six months after return
✅ Make copies or digital backups of your passport and travel documents
✅ Review health and vaccination recommendations
✅ Know your airline baggage rules and arrival procedures
✅ Bring any required medications in original packaging
✅ Stay aware of your surroundings while abroad
✅ Follow all instructions from AIST staff, tour managers, coaches, and local guides
✅ Keep emergency contact information easily accessible
✅ Arrive with a flexible, positive attitude and be ready for an incredible experience!
We do our best to keep up with any news but you may find more on our social media during the tour season.
November 5, 2024
AIST is excited to launch international pickleball tours for adults, combining tournament play with cultural exploration. With over 20 years of experience in sports travel, we offer customizable adventures for athletes. Contact us today to join an AIST pickleball tour or create your own unique experience!
