You need a passport, but you never seem to be able to make it to the post office to apply. Sound familiar? This spring, check out one of the many upcoming passport fairs around the country, and you will no longer be constrained by traditional office hours. Is there a passport fair near you? Whatever you do, don't wait to apply for a passport if you'll need one this year. Summer is peak passport season! During the summer months, longer wait…
No Spring Break plans? Don't spend it on the couch watching TV as life passes you by! These 9 destinations guarantee an amazing Spring Break, even at the last minute. You can either go join the party at one of 2016's most popular destinations, or you can go off the beaten path for a more laid-back atmosphere. The choice is yours. Read on to discover 5 of the most popular Spring Break destinations plus 4 "hidden gems." The Top Destinations for Spring Break…
Attention, travelers: Mexico wants to see your passport! Passport requirements for Mexico are now being enforced at the new Puerta Este border crossing into Tijuana. You'll also need to fill out a form and get a $20 permit if you plan to stay more than a week. It's always been a good idea to carry a passport or a passport card when visiting Mexico. More than that, it's been a requirement to get back into the United States since 2009. For…
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Do you need to apply for a passport in Somers, New York? Wednesday, July 22 is your lucky day! The Westchester County Clerk's office will be accepting passport applications at Reis Park in Somers from 6 to 8:30 pm. The evening hours are especially helpful for people who have to work during the day, when most of the places that accept passport applications are open. Instead of trying to squeeze a trip to the post office or county clerk's office…
Today's job market is tough. One way to make your resume stand out: get a passport, and study abroad. According to CNN, only 1% of US students study abroad. Employers are increasingly seeking out candidates with this experience. That might be why Harvard Business School sent its entire 2012 class overseas. As reported by CNN, First Lady Michelle Obama recently got in on the act. She encouraged students to study abroad during a recent trip to China: "The benefits of…
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Looking for a way to save money on hotel reservations? Find great deals on hotel rooms using Roomer! What is Roomer? Roomer provides a marketplace for people to resell prepaid, nonrefundable hotel reservations that they can no longer use. Their loss is your gain, as the rooms are typically available for steep discounts. Through Roomer, the person who originally reserved the room gets some of their money back, while you get to stay somewhere nice without spending a lot of…
At RushMyPassport, every customer has a story. We thought this one was especially worth sharing. Recently, we had the opportunity to help Hillary Brown, co-founder of HOW, an organization that helps children, the elderly and the disabled in Vietnam. Helping Orphans Worldwide HOW (Helping Orphans Worldwide) is a small charity, but it operates several remarkable projects, including: A program to help Vietnamese children affected by the rare skin disease Epidermolysis bullosa (EB), which causes the skin to be so fragile…
