Getting Ready To Take Flight

Diana Naramore • June 18, 2022

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Spain, Portugal, Norway, Italy, or France; if you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? The Vacationer reports summer travel is up 81% compared to 42% from last summer. Supporting the notion that we’re all ready to spread our wings! Nearly 51% of us are flying on airplanes versus 80% road trip miles logged last year.

Team Sip and Ship believes that if you can imagine it, you can get there, and we can help!
From notarizing and mailing your travel documents, packing and shipping all of your home essentials, to keeping your US residency intact. We make dreams become a reality.

Sip and Ship locations are now OPEN at 8am so what are you waiting for!? It’s time to take flight!
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We can’t wait to explore the world with you!

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