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Passport Day Canceled? We Can Help!
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Sequestration Cancels Passport Day Saturday, March 9th, was supposed to be the 5th annual "Passport Day in the USA,"...but this year, it will have to be put on hold as automatic budget cuts loom. On Passport Day, Americans could turn in their passport applications at State Department passport agencies across the country on a Saturday without making an appointment. Normally, if you want to apply directly at one of the country's 25 regional passport agency locations, you need an appointment…

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Need a Rush Passport for the 2012 London Olympics?
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  London is abuzz with preparations for the 2012 Summer Olympics, which run from July 27th to August 12th. This should go without saying, but if you're a US citizen and you're planning on attending, you do need a valid passport.  If you've waited until the last minute, here's how to get one rushed: Rush Passport Help Without a valid passport, it doesn't matter if you've managed to score tickets to the games or not. Again, planning ahead is essential.…

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Did You Miss Passport Day? No Problem!
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March 10th was the Department of State's fourth annual "Passport Day in the USA" event, and by all accounts it was a smashing success. Passport offices around the country pulled out all the stops to make applying for a passport more convenient, less costly and even more fun. Participation was up at most locations, too, especially at agencies in border states. What is Passport Day in the USA? Passport Day in the USA is an annual event observed at regional…

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Submit Your Passport Application Without an Appointment
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If you need a passport and you're having trouble finding the time to turn your passport application in, mark your calendar for Saturday, March 10. That's when the Department of State will be holding the 4th annual "Passport Day in the USA" to encourage busy Americans to apply for passports. What is Passport Day? If you're lucky enough to live in one of the 24 cities that boast a regional passport agency office, it's the only day each year when…

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5 Cyber Monday Travel Deals to Inspire You to Get a Passport
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The grand old Internet tradition of "Cyber Monday" turns six years old tomorrow, as online retailers try to get their piece of the holiday shopping pie. At this point, I'm not sure why you would want to camp out in the cold and risk life and limb to shop Black Friday at a bricks-and-mortar store when you can get great deals online for all sorts of products, including travel. This Cyber Monday, some travel companies are bending over backwards to…

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Renew Your Passport for Four Days of Gluttony in Whistler
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Fall is harvest season, so it's traditionally a time of gluttony. If you can't wait for the requisite Thanksgiving feast at the end of the month, why not renew your passport and fly in to the Cornucopia Festival in Whistler, Canada?  As the name implies, Cornucopia is a celebration of gourmet food and wine. It runs from November 10th to November 13th, and if you like food, wine and fun, it's definitely working checking out. (Via Gadling). If you like to…

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Turn In Your Passport Application To Win a Free Trip to Chile
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Do you love wine and travel? If so, here's a travel contest that's tailor-made for you: The Wines of Chile Experience. (Via Gadling.) If you win, you'll get two free flights to Chile (one for you, one for a guest), as well as five nights of accommodations at a boutique hotel or winery, food and drink, activities and transportation within Chile. The total value of the prize package is "not to exceed $15,000," so there should be enough of a…

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