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Disaster Tourism: Is it Worth Getting a Passport?
By Passport Editorial

News of natural disasters or political violence in other countries leaves most people simply shaking their heads. However, for some travelers, bad news in an otherwise attractive travel destination means that it's time to double-check the expiration date on your passport. Why would you want to travel to an area that's experiencing difficulties? Most people choose to stay home or go somewhere else when conditions in a particular destination are less than ideal, which means that you can often score…

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Obtaining a Passport For Eco-Friendly Travel
By Passport Editorial

It's Earth Day, and to celebrate we'd like to highlight 5 top eco-tourism destinations. Obtaining a passport is the first step to visiting one of these earth-friendly hotels or resorts: Avalon Coastal Retreat, Australia This eco-resort is located along the coast of Great Oyster Bay in Tasmania. Attractions include seabirds, whales, dolphins, penguins, and of course, Tasmanian devils. Spannocchia, Italy Tenuta di Spannocchia is located in the Italian countryside, near Siena.  Rent a farmhouse or a room in the bed…

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Is Your US Passport Card Defective?
By Passport Editorial

Have you applied for a US passport card recently? If so, your card may be defective. The US Department of State has announced that 658  passport cards were found to be defective. The cards in question are invalid,  which means that if you try to use them to cross into Mexico or Canada, you could find yourself in a bit of a pickle as border officers will have to use other means to verify that you are a US citizen.…

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Get Your Passport Application In To Be a “Honeymoon Tester”
By Passport Editorial

What, exactly, is a "'honeymoon tester?" Basically, it's a dream job for any couple that likes to travel.  Here's the job description, from Runawaybrideandgroom.com: "Would you be able to sip champagne, while lying in a hammock slung between two palm trees on a white, sandy beach, with your romantically linked partner beside you, without spilling your drink? Well then, you may just have what it takes for the Ultimate Job in Ireland (and probably the world!)." Sounds like heaven, right?…

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Did You Miss Passport Day? You Can Still Get a Passport
By Passport Editorial

Today was Passport Day in the USA. Did you manage to make it down to your local passport office? To encourage Americans to get passports, the US Department of State opened its Regional Passport Agency Offices for special Saturday hours to give busy Americans a chance to apply for a passport in person without an appointment. What if you missed it? No worries, you can still get a passport. Just find the nearest passport acceptance facility using the Department of…

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Get a Fast Passport for Easter And the World’s Best Chocolate
By Passport Editorial

Forget those fluffy marshmallow chicks and those atrocious egg-shaped jelly beans (especially the licorice-flavored ones!) When it comes to Easter candy, chocolate is where it's at. If you're looking for something to do this Easter holiday, why grab a fast passport and enjoy the world's best chocolate, right from the source?  The following destinations are the creme de la creme of the chocolate world: Cadbury World, Birmingham, England The folks behind both Cadbury creme eggs and a range of iconic…

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New Passport Fees by State Department Upset Travel Industry
By Passport Editorial

*The passport fees have recently changed. As of April 2nd, 2018, the passport acceptance fee has gone up from $25 to $35.   Two travel industry groups, the ASTA and the Interactive Travel Services Association, are urging the US Department of State to reconsider their plans to institute new, higher passport fees.  The plans, which were announced last month by the Department of State, would increase passport fees for new passports and for replacing lost or stolen passports from from…

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