I've just come back from New York, and my locks on my case were broken by the customs people there because they thought my case was 'suspicious'.

I've since heard that you need to have a so-called Travel Sentry Lock (TSA Approved) for travel to the USA.

These allow customs officials to open your cases without breaking the lock and they can secure your bag again after checking it.

Wish I'd have known before because I need a new case now!. I've just bought six for my family from a website called www.tripneeds.com they have these locks quite cheap.

I think Amazon also sell them as well, but they cost more.

Take my advice and get some of these locks before you travel to the States - it's worth it!

www.tripneeds.com

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A minibus service with a desk in the airport to and from central points in Manhattan and also right to your hotel as long as it is reasonably central. You pay a very reasonable fixed price and share your transport with others of course - also an interesting way of getting a little tour of the city as you drop off fellow passengers. As a lone female unaccustomed to independant travel in the US and worried about dealing with a yellow cab driver, this was a godsend for me! Ideal for individuals, but obviously not for anybody who is in a hurry!

JFK Airport Arrivals

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