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Spring Break 2016: 9 Amazing Last Minute Destinations

Spring Break 2016: 9 Amazing Last Minute Destinations
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No Spring Break plans? Don't spend it on the couch watching TV as life passes you by! These 9 destinations guarantee an amazing Spring Break, even at the last minute.  You can either go join the party at one of 2016's most popular destinations, or you can go off the beaten path for a more laid-back atmosphere. The choice is yours. Read on to discover 5 of the most popular Spring Break destinations plus 4 "hidden gems." The Top Destinations for Spring Break…

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Do You Need a Passport to Register to Vote?
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Do you need a passport to register to vote? In some states, you just might. Voters in Kansas, Alabama and Georgia are required to prove citizenship when they register to vote, using either a birth certificate or a passport. Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach has been fighting for years to require citizens to submit proof of citizenship when they register. In 2011, the state passed the Secure and Fair Elections Act. One of its requirements, which became effective in…

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How to Take a Passport Photo Like Prince
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Prince shared his passport photo on Twitter...and the Internet exploded.  Writers called it "sheer perfection," "game-changing" and even "so aggressively sexual it should be illegal." Mashable writer Jim Roberts tweeted "You'll never have a passport photo like this. So give up." But do you have to give up? Are the rest of us mere mortals doomed to carry around humiliating passport photos for the next decade? We say "No more!"  After analyzing Prince's Internet-famous passport pic to find out what…

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Entry Requirements for Schengen Countries, Or How Not To Ruin a Trip To Europe
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Planning a trip to Europe? Quick, check the expiration date on your passport! If it expires in 6 months or less from your arrival date, you'd better apply for a passport renewal now. I know what you're probably thinking: Why six months? I'll be long gone by then! I don't want to pay to renew my passport when there's still half a year left before it expires! Unfortunately, if you don't have enough extra time on your passport, you might not…

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New Passport Technology for 2016
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This year, international travelers will see some new passport-related technology if they pass through certain airports. Here's the scoop on the new tech you might encounter, where you can expect to find it and what it means to you. Biometric Face Scanners Travelers returning through John F. Kennedy Airport in New York may have their faces scanned with a biometric face scanner as they go through Customs. The scanner matches your face with the passport photo that's stored on the…

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New Passport Requirements  for 2016: Know Before You Go 
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Did you know there are new passport requirements for 2016? The new year has arrived, and so have new travel requirements that could leave you stranded. Read on to learn more about these new passport rules and keep your travel plans on track: New Passport Requirements for 2016: No More Adding Pages Frequent travelers, take notice. Before 2016, it was a simple matter to add extra visa pages once you'd filled up your passport. Not any more. Effective January 1,…

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How to Get a Passport in New Mexico in 2016
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Trying to get a passport in New Mexico? You're not alone in your frustration. A flood of passport applications has overwhelmed post offices across the state.  Here's how to cut through the red tape and get your passport fast! The Real ID Act: Do You Need a Passport for Domestic Flights? Why is it so hard to get a passport in New Mexico all of the sudden?  On January 10th, the government was expected to begin fully enforcing the Real…

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Flying in 2016? You Won’t Need a Passport For Domestic Flights
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UPDATE: No passports needed for domestic flights...for now. The Department of Homeland Security has announced they will not start enforcing REAL ID at airports until January 2018.  A passport for domestic flights? In 2016, your driver's license may not cut it at the airport. Read on to find out why and what you can do about it. In 2005, Congress passed the REAL ID Act. In response to the 9/11 attacks, the REAL ID Act laid out the security standards…

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