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Rush Your Passport and Visit Rome for a Taste of Italy

By Passport Editorial

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

By Passport Editorial

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

By Passport Editorial

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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The Top 10 Places Not To Take Your US Passport

By Passport Editorial

International travel is a lot of fun, but it can also be dangerous. To help keep Americans safe, the Department of State issues travel warnings whenever travel to a particular country becomes dangerous. Here are the top 10 places not to take your US passport. You can find more travel warnings at the Department of State website. Yemen-On the list for terrorist attacks that specifically target Americans.  In September of last year, the American Embassy was attacked, and the US…

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Expedited Passport and a Cruise for Mother’s Day

By Passport Editorial

Still trying to come up with ideas for Mother's Day? Cruises have become surprisingly affordable-why not pitch in with your siblings and get her a cruise? For example, the Travel Deals blog has a link to some great deals on Caribbean cruises, starting as low as $179! Remember, though, that travel requirements for cruises to Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean are changing.  Currently, travelers on cruises to these regions can use photo ID and proof of citizenship, like a birth…

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One Month Until New Passport Regulations Go Into Effect

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Today is May 1st, which means that in exactly one month, new passport regulations will go into effect as part of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative. We've written about the WHTI pretty extensively, but since it's about to become reality, here's  a quick review of the upcoming changes: Passports are already required for air travel to Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.  There are no exceptions, and this will continue after June 1st, 2009. Starting June 1st, 2009, passports will be…

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How Long is a Passport Valid?

By Passport Editorial

How long your passport will remain valid depends on what type of passport you've received. How long is a passport good for? Child passports issued to children ages 16 and under are only valid for 5 years after the date they were printed. Passports issued to adults and teens aged 16 and older are generally valid for 10 years. However, in certain circumstances, such as an emergency trip or to replace a passport that was lost or stolen overseas, the…

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