*The passport fees have recently changed. As of April 2nd, 2018, the passport acceptance fee has gone up from $25 to $35. Wouldn’t it be nice to have an extra passport? The New York Times has an article up about the advantages of getting a passport from more than one country. Although traveling with […]
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The holidays are over...have you recovered yet? There's no doubt about it-the holiday season is fun, but it can also be quite stressful! If your "holiday" left you feeling like you need a vacation, why not snag a great last-minute travel deal and get going? Jaunted.com has a post up that highlights some amazing last-minute deals on airfare. For example, if you've always wanted to visit the other side of the world, Cathay Pacific has flights to Hong Kong for…
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Are you looking for a new job? Tourism Queensland in Queensland, Australia, is currently offering one lucky person the best job ever: Caretaker of the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef! So, what does the caretaker of the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef do for a living? NileGuidance has a great post up that gives details about the position. Apparently, job duties include enjoying the islands and engaging in such difficult and stressful activities as snorkeling, scuba diving, perhaps…
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If you're applying for a rush passport, it's important to send in the correct documents the first time you apply. If you don't include everything the government needs to process your passport application, your passport could be delayed. To make sure your passport application goes through the first time, here's a quick tutorial on what the government will accept as proof of citizenship. When do you need to include proof of citizenship? You must include proof of citizenship in your…
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On June 1st, the final phase of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative will begin. That means that almost all travelers crossing into Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean will need to have a US passport or a US passport card. However, starting February 17, Vermont will begin issuing enhanced drivers' licenses, which can take the place of passports for a quick jaunt over the Canadian border. What makes these Enhanced Drivers' Licenses so special? The new licenses contain a radio frequency…
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We've already told you that 2009 is going to be a great year for travel. If you can afford an international vacation, the world is your oyster this year. What are some of the top travel destinations for 2009? The travel industry is not immune to the frenzy of listmania that seems to descend on everyone with the start of a New Year, and almost every travel website has its own list of the best places to visit in 2009.…
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Sometimes, a lost passport isn't as much of a tragedy as you'd think. One writer described how losing a passport right before an international trip gave him the chance to see the exquisite art in the Menil Collection in Houston, Texas. Why Houston? Houston is home to one of the 15 US Passport Agency offices scattered throughout the country. These offices are capable of issuing a same day passport if you appear in person with the right documents. After realizing…
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How do you know when it's time to renew your passport? This may sound like a trick question. After all, isn't the expiration date written right there next to your picture? Not so fast...just because your passport hasn't expired yet, that doesn't mean that you can actually use it to travel. Many countries require that your passport be valid for a certain amount of time after you enter the country-usually 3 or 6 months. If you try to leave for…
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You're planning your family's next big adventure abroad, and you've checked to make sure your passport is valid, or maybe you've recently had it renewed... But what about your children's passports? US Passport services are available for children. If you're traveling out of the country with your family, here is important information on child passports. If traveling outside the US, does my child need a passport? In most cases, yes. Even infants need a passport to travel outside of the…