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US Department of State Opens More Regional Passport Offices
By Passport Editorial

The US Department of State is increasing the number of regional passport offices available to issue passports.  The department just opened a new office in Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 18th, so Minneapolis residents who need to cross the border in to Canada can make an appointment to have their passport application processed on-site.  More passport offices are planned for the future, including one in  El Paso scheduled to open in 2010. The final phase of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative…

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One Good Reason To Get Your Passports Expedited This Summer!
By Passport Editorial

The slowdown in the economy has eaten holes in American wallets and reduced the amount of money available for travel.  The travel industry has taken a hit, but the silver lining is that they are trying to lure customers by offering incredible travel deals, too. Now, the governments of some of the island nations in the Caribbean on getting in on the act, offering some "economic stimulus" payments of their own to tourists, usually to the tune of around $200.00.…

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Get a Passport for a Quick Adventure With Voyij
By Passport Editorial

Are you the type of person that likes to take off on an adventure at the spur of the moment? A new travel site called Voyij could have you applying for a passport, quick! Voyij is a service that draws information on last-minute travel deals from other travel sites like Hotwire, Expedia, Priceline and Travelocity. What's different about Voyij? Unlike other travel sites, you don't start with a pre-planned destination. Instead, you enter in the airport that you would like…

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New Passport Office Inaugurated In Detroit
By Passport Editorial

American citizens in Michigan now have a passport office nearby.  On Monday, Ambassador Janice L. Jacobs, Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs, inaugurated a Regional Passport Agency office downtown at 211 West Fort Street. Before this office opened, the nearest Regional Passport Agency was in Chicago, Illinois. A Regional Passport Agency office helps travelers who need a passport for travel within the next 14 days. Given that new passport rules will go into effect on June 1st, requiring a…

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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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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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