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Get a Passport Quick to See Christopher Robin’s Bookstore
By Passport Editorial

In Dartmouth, England, the Harbor Bookshop has long been an important destination for fans of Winnie the Pooh. The bookstore was once owned by the real-life Christopher Robin. Now, unfortunately, it is set to close in September, a victim of rising rental rates and a change in how people buy books these days. Rowland Abram, who currently owns the shop with his wife, explained his reasons for closing to the BBC: "There are various reasons. The book trade has undergone…

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Get a Fast Passport to Attend the Salzburg Festival
By Passport Editorial

Here's a gentle reminder for all classical music and drama buffs: the annual Salzburg Festival is coming up next week! The Salzburg Festival is held every summer in Salzburg, Germany, the birthplace of Mozart. The festival has been held annually since 1920, with a break during World War II due to the Nazi occupation. It was founded by poet and playwright Hugo von Hofmannsthal, composer Richard Strauss, scenic designer Alfred Roller, conductor Franz Schalk and director Max Reinhardt. It's still…

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The Best “Secret” Places To Take Your US Passport
By Passport Editorial

You've been to Mexico. You've been to Canada. You have pictures of yourself standing in London with Big Ben in the background and holding up the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy. What now? If you want to add some unique stamps to your US passport, consider these 5 undiscovered destinations. While not technically secret, these countries are off the radar for most US travelers but definitely worth visiting. The Maldives: This remote chain of islands in the Indian Ocean…

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Want to Visit Cuba Legally? Get Your Passport Application Now!
By Passport Editorial

If you've always wanted to visit Cuba without breaking the law, you'd better get your passport application in now. Under President Obama, the US Treasury Department has begun to issue "people-to-people" licenses to travel companies, allowing them to take ordinary Americans on guided tours of the island. According to the New York Times, the government has been taking its sweet time when it comes to issuing the licenses, but nevertheless, eight tour operators have already been given the go-ahead. Tom…

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Get Your Passport Application in Now for the Dominican Republic
By Passport Editorial

Aarrr, me hearties! If the new Pirates of the Caribbean movie has you craving a taste of the pirate's life, you need to book tickets to the Dominican Republic this summer. A few years ago, divers exploring the reefs off Catalina island stumbled upon the skeletal remains of Quedagh Merchant, a ship last captained by a real pirate of the Caribbean, Captain Kidd. The ship, laden with treasure, was captured by Kidd and his crew off the coast of India…

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Get Your Passport Application in Now for Summer Travel
By Passport Editorial

Do you have summer travel plans yet? We've combed the web to find the coolest, most interesting summer vacation ideas for 2011. If you don't know where you're going yet, perhaps one of the following destinations will pique your interest: Skiing in Patagonia, Argentia:  If lounging on the beach isn't your thing, follow winter down to the southern hemisphere to enjoy world-class skiing in Patagonia. With resorts and terrain that cater to everyone from beginners to experts, this remote corner…

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Top 5 Reasons to Get a Passport in 2011
By Passport Editorial

It's a new year, and that means it's time to start planning the places you'll go in 2011. To help you get started, I've hand-picked 5 of the best destinations recommended by travel experts - 5 great reasons to get a passport in 2011! London, England Travel experts agree: this is London's year. The upcoming marriage of Prince William and his fiancée Kate Middleton is expected to attract a flurry of tourists from England, America and beyond, all there to…

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