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Unemployed? Get an Expedited Passport and See the World!
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According to the New York Times, the unemployment rate in the US is up to 8.5%, and 663,000 jobs were lost in March. That's bad news. The good news that if you are among that number, now would be a great time to take that vacation you've been putting off. I know, taking a vacation after losing your job...that's crazy-talk, right? Maybe...it depends on your circumstances.  For many of the newly unemployed, travel won't be an option. However, if you…

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Where To Go With Your New Passport? Let Joobili Help You Decide
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Not sure where to go for your next vacation? There are so many possibilities, especially with many airlines and hotels offering rock-bottom prices on international travel.  If your new passport is burning a hole in your pocket and you're having trouble choosing a destination, you might want to try out Joobili.com. What is Joobili? As this post on the  Joobili blog points out, the service is different from most travel websites because it caters to people who know when they…

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Do I Need a US Passport?
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According to statistics from the US State Department published in the Washington Post, as of 2007 only 27% of Americans had a valid passport.  That's not very many people, but passport applications have increased in recent years as passports become necessary for more and more people. Do you need a US passport?  Here are some reasons why you might: Travel If you are traveling outside of the US, you probably need a passport. This is even true if you are…

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Traveling to Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean: Carry US Passports!
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US citizens planning a trip to Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean need to be aware of new travel requirements that will become effective June 1st, 2009. After June 1st,  the days of being able to cross the border by flashing your driver's license and your birth certificate are over.  US citizens traveling to these regions will need to show US passports or passport cards to re-enter the country...or else! Right about now, your inner three-year-old is probably asking "Oh yeah...or…

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Do You Need a Passport to Go to the Virgin Islands?
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Update: Passport rules for the Virgin Islands have changed. View the latest rules here. If your spring or summer travel plans include travel to the Virgin Islands, you may be wondering if you need a passport. The answer depends primarily on your itinerary.  First, are going to the US Virgin Islands or the British Virgin Islands? The US Virgin Islands consist of St. Thomas, St. Croix and St. John. These islands are US territories.  If you travel directly to and…

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Rush Your Passport to Get Incredible Deals On Travel To Europe
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If you've always wanted to skip across the pond and experience the Old World firsthand, now is your chance to get great last-minute deals on airfare. NileGuidance has a post up with links to some awesome plane fares on flights from the US to Europe. For example, if you book by tomorrow,  you can take advantage of American Airlines' European Getaway Sale, with one-way prices on flights to Europe as low as $147.00.  If  Spain is your destination of choice,…

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How To Make Sure Your 24 Hour Passport Application is Accepted
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If you are applying for 24 hour passport processing, you don't have any time to spare. You simply cannot afford to have anything go wrong after you submit your application! The following checklist will help you avoid common mistakes so that your 24 hour passport application is accepted the first time. Check Your ID If your driver's license or state ID card was issued less than 6 months ago, you will need to include 5 additional forms of secondary ID…

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Open Border Advocates: Get Over It, and Get a Passport, Quick!
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For many years, crossing the Canadian/American border was hardly more difficult than crossing from one state to another. In the "good old days," all you had to do was verbally declare your citizenship at the border and you were good to go. The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) put an end to that practice. Under the WHTI, Passengers on US/Canada flights have been required to carry passports since 2007, but the rules remained more relaxed for land and sea crossings.…

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