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New Passport Laws For 2010: What You Need to Know
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If you are traveling in 2010, there are new passport laws you need to be aware of.   For example, at the beginning of last year, American citizens could enter Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean without a passport. However, on June 1st, 2009, the final phase of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI for short) went into effect. Now, most Americans traveling to these countries do need passports to travel. Here are the details of the new passport laws: Americans traveling…

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Do You Need a Passport to Go To The Virgin Islands?
By Passport Editorial

As winter storms slam large parts of the US (again), one way to soothe yourself is to book a vacation someplace tropical. If you are planning a trip to the Virgin Islands, you may be wondering whether or not you need a passport to go. The answer depends on whether you are planning to go to the US Virgin Islands or the British Virgin Islands. The US Virgin Islands are part of the United States.  So, if you're going directly…

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Free Passport Photos Available at New Jersey Passport Office
By Passport Editorial

If you need to apply for a passport and you live in Union County, New Jersey, here's how to score free passport photos: Go submit your application at the Union  County Clerk's office before the end of February. According to this article on NJ.com, Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi has decided that her office will waive the normal $10 fee for having passport photos taken at the office for applicants who submit their applications before the end of next month:…

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Lost Passport Returned Through Twitter
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Peaches Geldof, the 20-year daughter of Sir Bob Geldof (the former lead singer of the Boomtown Rats and the actor who played "Pink" in Pink Floyd's "Another Brick in the Wall") recently lost her passport in a London park. Unfortunately, she also had plans to go to Mexico next month. Without a passport, those plans would have to be postponed. Fortunately for Peaches, she is something of a celebrity and she has a Twitter account. So, when it was discovered,…

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Remember, New Passport Requirements In Effect For Spring Break
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We may still be stuck in the depths of winter, but Spring Break is just around the corner, and it's time to start planning your spring vacation. If you are vacationing outside of the US this year, it's important to check and see what kind of travel documents you will need. New passport regulations went into effect on June 1st, 2009, and passports are now required for more destinations than ever before. Here's the scoop: On June 1, 2009, the…

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Name on US Passport Causes Joan Rivers to Miss Flight
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One name is enough for most of us mortals, but celebrities often have two-their actual legal name and the name they perform under.  So, Tony Bennett is actually Anthony Benedetto, Marilyn Manson is actually Brian Warner and Joan Rivers is actually Joan Rosenberg, the last name of her late husband. Earlier this month, amid increased security after the thwarted Christmas Day bombing, Rivers' alias got her into a little bit of a pickle, according to the New York Daily News. …

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5 Places Your New Passport Can Take You In 2010
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Getting a passport is exciting. This is undoubtedly a cliche, but a new passport really does open up a whole new world of travel opportunities.  Where can your new passport take you 2010? The possibilities are almost endless, but we've picked out 5 of our favorite up-and coming destinations: Gargano, Italy: Unspoiled, uncrowded beaches? Check.  Ancient churches and historic fishing villages? Check.  Excellent food? Check! Gargano, Italy is a peninsula located on the "heel" of the boot-shaped country. Since much…

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