Year: 2009

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Can You Expedite a Passport Card?
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Update: The US passport card can now be expedited by mail through the US Department of State, with emergency processing available through some (but not all) regional passport agencies.  'On June 1st, 2009, the rules governing travel between the United States and Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean will change. Currently, only air travelers need a passport to re-enter the United States-land and sea travelers can use a photo ID (like a driver's license), and proof of citizenship (such as a…

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Summer Vacation: Renew Your Passport Now
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Summer is almost here, and it's time to start planning your family's summer vacation. Where are you going this year? If you're not sure, take a look at these top 5 summer vacation destinations. Remember, you need to renew your passport now if you want to travel this summer! Punta Cana, Dominican Republic- Punta Cana is becoming an increasingly well-known playground for American tourists.  Gorgeous pink sand beaches and all-inclusive resorts are the main attractions here. London- See London without…

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New Passport Office Inaugurated In Detroit
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American citizens in Michigan now have a passport office nearby.  On Monday, Ambassador Janice L. Jacobs, Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs, inaugurated a Regional Passport Agency office downtown at 211 West Fort Street. Before this office opened, the nearest Regional Passport Agency was in Chicago, Illinois. A Regional Passport Agency office helps travelers who need a passport for travel within the next 14 days. Given that new passport rules will go into effect on June 1st, requiring a…

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BBC Show Unearths 400-year-old Passport
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A BBC show called "Flog It" has unearthed a 400-year-old passport signed by King Charles the 1st. The document was issued to a 17th-century ship Captain, Captain Bradshaw, and is being valued at up to $20,000 pounds. The lucky owner received it as a birthday present from her husband, who paid only a hundred pounds for it. What did passports look like that long ago? Unsurprisingly, a passport from 1641 bears little resemblance to its modern counterpart. There is no…

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Rush Your Passport and Visit Rome for a Taste of Italy
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This year, international travel is cheaper for Americans than it has been in a long time.  The exchange rate between the dollar and many foreign currencies has improved, and the economic situation has airlines and hotels slashing prices to attract tourists. What does this mean to you? Well, if you've ever wanted to travel internationally, this is the year to plan a trip. If a trip to Italy is on your life list, the best time to travel is right…

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Getting a Passport in El Paso? County Clerk Closes for Swine Flu
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El Paso residents who need passports should be aware that the County District Clerk has temporarily stopped accepting passport applications due to confirmed cases of swine flu in the area. According to this report from a local Fox News affiliate, the office decided to stop accepting passport applications after 7 cases of swine flu were reported in the district, and will remain closed "until further notice." The office was already experiencing long lines as area residents struggled to get their…

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Obtaining a Passport for a Honeymoon Cruise
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Do you have a wedding in your near future? Congratulations! Have you started planning your honeymoon yet? Many couples want to start their new life together by going somewhere new and exotic. However, the inevitable hassles involved in international travel can be stressful for newlyweds....or anyone else for that matter! After all the stress involved in planning a wedding, you and your new spouse will probably want to relax. A honeymoon cruise may be just what the doctor ordered-you still…

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