Don't forget the 311 while in the US

Important information to remember when traveling:

The Transportation Security Administrations shares some information about what can and can not be carried on a plane.

Air travelers may now carry liquids, gels and aerosols in their carry-on bag when going through security checkpoints.

With certain exceptions for prescription and over-the-counter medicines, baby formula, breast milk, and juice, and other essential liquids, gels, and aerosols, the following rules apply to all liquids, gels, and aerosols you want to carry through a security checkpoint.

All liquids, gels and aerosols must be in three-ounce or smaller containers. Larger containers that are half-full or toothpaste tubes rolled up are not allowed. Each container must be three ounces or smaller.

All liquids, gels and aerosols must be placed in a single, quart-size, zip-top, clear plastic bag. Gallon size bags or bags that are not zip-top such as fold-over sandwich bags are not allowed. Each traveler can use only one, quart-size, zip-top, clear plastic bag.

Each traveler must remove their quart-sized plastic, zip-top bag from their carry-on and place it in a bin or on the conveyor belt for X-ray screening. X-raying separately will allow TSA security officers to more easily examine the declared items.

Make Your Trip Better Using 3-1-1

3-1-1 for carry-ons = 3 ounce bottle or less (by volume) ; 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin. One-quart bag per person limits the total liquid volume each traveler can bring. 3 oz. container size is a security measure.

Consolidate bottles into one bag and X-ray separately to speed screening.

Be prepared. Each time TSA searches a carry-on it slows down the line. Practicing 3-1-1 will ensure a faster and easier checkpoint experience.

3-1-1 is for short trips. If in doubt, put your liquids in checked luggage.

Declare larger liquids. Medications, baby formula and food, and breast milk are allowed in reasonable quantities exceeding three ounces and are not required to be in the zip-top bag. Declare these items for inspection at the checkpoint. Come early and be patient. Heavy travel volumes and the enhanced security process may mean longer lines at security checkpoints.

To learn more about rules covering air travel select one of the following links.
Understanding the Screening Experience
Travelers with Disabilities and Medical Conditions
Transporting Special Items
Traveling with Children
DHS Traveler Redress Inquiry Program (DHS TRIP)

The Delta King; Sacramento, CA

Started our Week at The Delta King.
1000 Front Street; Old Sacramento, CA 95814

The Delta King is a paddle boat on the river in Sacramento, just blocks from the State Capital. Today the mighty paddle wheeler, The Delta King, is permanently docked at the Old Sacramento waterfront and houses a boutique, hotel, restaurant and two theaters. This is a big step up from rotting at the bottom of the San Francisco Bay which is exactly where the boat found itself just a few decades ago. Originally christened in 1927, the Delta King and its sister ship, the Delta Queen, once made the luxurious 10-hour river trip between Sacramento and San Francisco on a daily basis. After WWII the mighty boat fell into disrepair and eventually sank to the bottom of the river. However, in 1984, the Delta King was dredged up from the icy water and pulled back home, where it has been fully-restored to its original grandeur and enjoys a spot as a true Sacramento landmark.

Nestled in the heart of Old Town Sacramento, the Delta Kings sits between several restaurants, as well as hosts an excellent restaurant on board that has chefs specials with wines parings for a great value. Out on the deck the group enjoyed a few drinks and introductions. The view of the GOLDEN bridge that carried the locals to the capital was spectacular. There are trails along the water for walking and cycling.

For more information about Sacramento and all the things there are to do, check out the Sacramento CVB