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A Review of RushMyPassport’s Passport Services

At RushMyPassport, we help people get new passports quickly every day. However, using our passport services is a little bit different than getting a passport on your own.  Here's what you can expect when you apply for a passport with us: First, after you request passport services and make your payment, you will receive an email confirming your payment,  plus step-by-instructions to guide you through the process and let you know what documents you'll need to submit with your application.…

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Get a New Passport to Fly JetBlue’s New Route to St. Lucia

*The passport fees have recently changed. As of April 2nd, 2018, the passport acceptance fee has gone up from $25 to $35.   The tiny Caribbean island of St. Lucia is an excellent destination for anyone who likes tropical beaches, scuba diving, snorkeling or hiking.  Now, you can fly there on JetBlue. Jaunted covered JetBlue's inaugural flight to St. Lucia, and notes that it is a good deal cheaper than competing fares from old-school airlines like American. Your flight may…

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Expedite Your Passport To Fly South For The Winter

When I wake up in the morning, the whole house is chilly, my bones ache, and I envy the flocks of geese and other birds that pass over my yard on their way to warmer, more hospitable climes. Birds are smarter than people-when the weather turns gross and cold, they fly south to sip margaritas on a beach somewhere until spring. Well, okay, not really. But that's what I would be doing if I, like many North American songbirds,  were…

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Get a Passport, Quick to Check Out the Day of the Dead in Mexico

Americans tend to avoid thinking about death unless they simply can't help it. But across the border in Mexico, there is an entire holiday centered around death- El Dia de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead.  The Day of the Dead is traditionally a time to honor dead relatives and friends.  It is believed that the souls of the dead are able to return during the celebration and be with their loved ones again. The celebration takes place…

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Want to Visit the Valley of the Moon? Apply for a US Passport!

Commercial space travel is still out of reach for everyone but the richest of the rich. However, Chile's "Valle de La Luna" (Spanish for "Valley of The Moon") is as close to walking on the surface of the moon as you can get without actually leaving the planet. Environmental Graffiti has an awesome post up with incredible pictures of this desolate valley. It really does look like a moonscape-the valley is barren of any plant life, and over the centuries…

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Get a Passport Quick for National Cruise Vacation Month!

Did you know that this month is National Cruise Vacation Month?  It's true...the Cruise Lines International Association celebrates National  Cruise Vacation month every October. To commemorate the occasion, cruise lines are offering great deals on exotic cruises. For example, according to the New York Times, if you book a cruise on Norwegian before October 20th, you'll only pay half the deposit that you normally would, and you will get an onboard credit to use for whatever your heart desires. Other…

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Getting a Passport to a European Eden

Heading to Europe, but looking for a destination that's off the beaten path?  Look for an European Destination of Excellence.  An European Destination of Excellence, or EDEN for short, is an award given out by the European Commission to highlight relatively "unspoiled" tourist destinations that still offer visitors the chance to experience local culture. According to this article in the New York Times, European Destinations of Excellence include small, quaint villages with an ancient history, like Carlingford, Ireland Edirne, Turkey.…

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Get a Rush Passport to Save Big on a Caribbean Vacation!

It's not even winter yet, but the weather outside is frightful! With fall rains, wind and cold temperatures (even snow!) making most of the country miserable, you may find yourself dreaming of cultivating an off-season tan on a tropical island somewhere. Can you imagine sitting on a warm beach by the blue ocean, drinking something fruity with a little umbrella in it? Well, what are you waiting for? For today only, JetBlue is having an amazing sale on  airfares to…

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