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US Passport Regulations for Cruises Leave Many Travelers Confused
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Conflicting regulations from the US Department of Homeland Security and major cruise lines have left many travelers asking "Do I need a passport to go on a cruise?" and not getting a clear answer. According to the Palm Beach Daily News, as a result, passengers end up not only confused, but stranded as well. Here's the skinny: Under Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) regulations, people traveling by boat to Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean need one of the following documents:…

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New Child Passport Application Forms Will Be More Inclusive
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Passport applications forms are getting a makeover in March. What's changing? So far, the major change that's been announced is changing the "mother" and "father" fields to ensure that same-sex couples and people in other non-traditional family structures can more easily apply for a child passport for their children. The current application just says "Mother" and "Father." But not every family has a mother and a father. Same-sex couples often struggled with how to fill out the forms, having to…

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Get a Passport and Save on Travel With Daily Deal Sites
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"Daily deal" sites like Groupon and LivingSocial are the "next big thing." These sites allow you to purchase vouchers for products and services for deep discounts, usually 50% and often more. These sales only last for brief periods of time, usually for only one day. You may have used these sites to save money at local restaurants or to finally treat yourself to that long-overdue massage. But did you know that you can also use them to save on trips…

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Why Jermaine Jackson Can’t Renew His Passport
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Poor Jermaine Jackson. He's stuck in Burkina Faso with an expired passport. Well, actually, it's difficult to pity the man-the only reason he can't get it replaced is that he owes almost $100,000 in child support. From TMZ: "Here's what we know. In May 2008, Jermaine's baby mama Alejandra got a child support order, requiring him to pay $3,000 a month. Jermaine went into arrears almost immediately and, as of last month, he owed $91,921." Apparently, in 2010 the California…

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Passport Offices To Close Due to New State Department Policies
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Starting in May, the number of passport offices in your area may become fewer. As reported on local Maine news website WLBZ2.com, "The State Department will no longer allow offices that process vital records like a birth certificate or marriage license to process passports or passport cards." In Maine alone, 25 passport acceptance facilities will be forced to stop accepting passport applications as of May 1st, 2011. The new regulations are designed to make passport fraud and identity theft more…

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Do You Need a Passport To Cruise On Disney’s Newest Ship?
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As reported by Reuters, Disney just announced a new addition to its fleet of luxury cruise ships: The Disney Dream. The vessel is currently docked in Port Canaveral, awaiting the start of its maiden voyage on January 26. From the Disney Cruises website, here are some of the ship's stats: "Boasting 14 towering decks, a ship length of 1,115 feet and a maximum width of 125 feet, the 130,000-ton vessel includes 1,250 staterooms and has the capacity to comfortably accommodate…

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Get Your Passport Renewal Now To See Iceland Cheap This Winter
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Yesterday, we listed Iceland as one of the Top 5 Reasons to Get a Passport in 2011. Now, Frommer's has uncovered an excellent, affordable travel deal that will take you there for $499 per person (plus tax, unfortunately.) The deal includes airfare to Reykjavik and back from Boston, New York, or Seattle. It also includes a two-night stay at the Icelandair Hotel Loftleidir with breakfast served daily and a trip to soak in the healing warm waters of Iceland's Blue…

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Top 5 Reasons to Get a Passport in 2011
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It's a new year, and that means it's time to start planning the places you'll go in 2011. To help you get started, I've hand-picked 5 of the best destinations recommended by travel experts - 5 great reasons to get a passport in 2011! London, England Travel experts agree: this is London's year. The upcoming marriage of Prince William and his fiancée Kate Middleton is expected to attract a flurry of tourists from England, America and beyond, all there to…

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