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Can Getting a Passport Help You Find Your Soulmate?

By Passport Editorial

Can getting a passport help you find your soulmate? Sounds bizarre, doesn't it? Not to Air New Zealand! They're currently offering $200 off to single travelers who book a ticket on their "Matchmaking Flight." The flight leaves from Los Angeles on October 13, 2009. A plane full of single people will fly to Auckland, New Zealand to attend a "Matchmaking Ball" held 3 nights later, which should give you just enough time to shake off your jet lag. You'll also…

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New Rule Makes Getting a Passport Easier For Same-Sex Couples

By Passport Editorial

A new change in the rules for getting a passport will make things easier for same-sex couples married in Massachusetts and other states that allow  same-sex  marriage. Under the new rules, same sex couples who change their names after marriage will be allowed to apply for a passport using their spouse's last name if they choose to change their names after marriage. Before this ruling, in order to have the same last name as their spouse, one spouse would have…

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Is Getting a Passport Too Much Trouble?

By Passport Editorial

As a consequence of the new travel regulations that went into effect on June 1, many places in Canada and Mexico that depend on tourism are expecting  a slow summer, according to TampaBay.com. The report noted that some Niagara Falls tourists that were surveyed said they would not be back due to the new rules, which require adults to carry passports for land and sea travel to Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. The article also noted that only 20% of…

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Voluntourism: Getting a Passport to Give Back

By Passport Editorial

"Voluntourism" is a word that was coined to describe traveling to another country to see the sites and to volunteer. Volontourism offers more than just a fun vacation. You'll also get a chance to meet local people,  develop existing skills and learn new ones. Plus, it looks great on a resume. What options are available for people who want to volunteer and travel at the same time? CheapOAirBuzz has a post up describing some of the different opportunities and destinations…

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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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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…

Destination Wedding Tips: Don't Forget Your Passport

Destination Wedding Tips: Don’t Forget Your Passport

By Passport Editorial

Dreaming of a breathtaking wedding in a faraway land? Destination weddings offer the perfect opportunity to exchange vows in a picturesque location while creating lifelong memories. However, before you embark on this romantic adventure, it's important to understand the passport requirements involved. In this comprehensive guide, we'll walk you through everything you need to know to be passport-ready for a seamless destination wedding experience. Make Sure You Have a Valid Passport First and foremost, ensure that you have a valid…

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