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The Rationale Behind New Passport Rules
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At the beginning of this month,  new passport rules went into effect for travel between the US and Canada,  Mexico and the Caribbean.  Before June 1st, you could have traveled to these countries with a birth certificate and a driver's license. Now, you need a US passport or another approved document. Why were these new passport rules necessary? Why isn't it enough to be able to produce a valid driver's license or state ID card to prove your identity, and…

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Get an Expedited Passport To Get Great Deals On Hotels
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Are you looking for an excuse to get away? How does a free hotel room sound? Marriott has an awesome special running right now, where you can stay for three nights and get one night free. However, the offer is only good at Marriott hotels located outside of the US and Canada. So, to take advantage of it, you'll need to have a passport. You'll also need to book your rooms (and flight)  by August  21st. Fortunately,  there are a …

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Souvenir Passport Stamps? Make Sure to Have Extra Visa Pages
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The Berlin Wall has been down for almost 20 years. However, Checkpoint Charlie, the most famous border crossing between East and West Berlin, is still a major tourist attraction. And, for a fee, you can still get your passport stamped just as you would have if you crossed from East Berlin to West Berlin when the wall was still up. "Souvenir" passport stamps are also available from popular tourist destinations like Machu Picchu. Plus, tiny countries like Liechtenstein and San…

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Obtaining a US Passport Too Much Trouble For Canada Vacations?
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On June 1st, the final phase of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative became law. The new laws require that Americans traveling to Canada by land or sea carry passports with them. Apparently, obtaining a passport is too much trouble for many Americans, as tour operators are reporting a shift towards domestic destinations. According to this article on Canada.com, motor coach tours to visit destinations in Canada are down by 30% over the past year. This is almost the same as…

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How To Care For Your New Passport
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So, you just got your new passport in the mail? How exciting! An adult passport is good for 10 years if cared for properly. To avoid having to apply for another passport before your renewal date, here are some tips on how to take care of your new passport and protect it from being lost, stolen or damaged. Invest in a passport case. A case will keep your passport from being bent or frayed in your pocket or purse. As…

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Is This the US Passport of the Future?
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Passports have changed a lot over the years. We recently wrote about a 400-year-old passport that a popular BBC show discovered in May. Back then, passports were letters written on parchment, signed by the king, that gave the bearer the right to travel the world on the king's behalf. Obviously, passports have evolved a great deal.  What will they look like in the future? Samsung thinks it knows. The company has developed a prototype electronic passport that uses a flexible…

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5 Reasons to Get an Express Passport and Visit Canada
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If you'd like to visit another country without going too far from home,  consider going to Canada this summer.  Canada is an exciting vacation destination, with enough different activities to appeal to almost anyone. Let's take a look at the top 5 reasons to visit Canada this summer: Fishing- Canada is an excellent destination for sport fishermen. This post on Destinations for Leisure highlights the best lakes to fish in Canada, especially for the delicious northern walleye pike. Golf: Canada…

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