Times of the Islands Spring 2021
Presents the "soul of the Turks & Caicos Islands" with in-depth features about local people, culture, history, environment, real estate, businesses, resorts, restaurants and activities.
Presents the "soul of the Turks & Caicos Islands" with in-depth features about local people, culture, history, environment, real estate, businesses, resorts, restaurants and activities.
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is easier to break open. Yet fresh eggs are on <strong>the</strong> okay<br />
list. You can carry on a home-baked pie, but not a container<br />
<strong>of</strong> piecrust filling. S<strong>of</strong>t cheeses are forbidden, but<br />
hard cheeses are allowed. Don’t count on an agent knowing<br />
<strong>the</strong> difference, though. Cheryl C<strong>of</strong>fin was stopped for<br />
a wedge <strong>of</strong> Parmesan (hard and grateable) and got it to<br />
North Caicos only after explaining <strong>the</strong> location <strong>of</strong> North<br />
and her passion (no, NEED) for good Parm.<br />
Powder power<br />
“Powder-like substances greater than 12 oz./350 ml must<br />
be placed in a separate bin for x-ray screening,” states <strong>the</strong><br />
TSA website. This does not mean <strong>the</strong>y will come through<br />
<strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r side <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> line with you. Many travelers have<br />
been relieved <strong>of</strong> baby powder, containers o<strong>the</strong>r than<br />
individual packs <strong>of</strong> artificial sweetener and DampRid, a<br />
moisture-absorbing product. Check ‘em, everyone!<br />
Are you a bit confused by all this? You can find a lot<br />
<strong>of</strong> info at www.tsa.gov, or put a question to www.facebook.com/AskTSA.<br />
But even if one scrupulously follows<br />
<strong>the</strong> regulations, <strong>the</strong>re’s no telling what will happen at <strong>the</strong><br />
checkpoint, where logic, science and common sense have<br />
little pull. As you pack your carry-on bag, remember that<br />
<strong>the</strong> best thing to bring with you is a sense <strong>of</strong> humor. a<br />
Mattel’s Magic 8-Ball is a definite no-no at a TSA checkpoint, even<br />
though its liquid (alcohol and dye) is likely within <strong>the</strong> 3.4-ounce limit<br />
and it is sealed within <strong>the</strong> plastic.<br />
<strong>Times</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Islands</strong> <strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2021</strong> 27
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