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2013 Record International Travel Predicted
By Passport Editorial

International travel will hit record highs this year, at least that’s the prediction from Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization for leading U.S. airlines. In its annual forecast, A4A predicts that this year U.S. airlines will carry close to 209 million global passengers during the height of summer travel (June through August, 2013). Included in that estimate are 27 million international travelers. If this forecast runs true, summer air travel this year will reach its highest peak in…

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Your US Passport Can Take You to Japan – But is it Safe?
By Passport Editorial

More than four months after an earthquake and a tsunami delivered a devastating one-two punch to Japan, the tourism industry is still reeling from the blow. Perceptions about the safety of the country (or lack thereof) are keeping many Americans away. Japan's travel industry tends to rely on well-heeled travelers, but according to the New York Times, tourist visits are down 50 percent. Meanwhile, Daniel Simon, the general manager of the Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi, told the newspaper…

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Only 30% of Americans Have a US Passport
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.   How many people do you know who actually have a US passport? Unlike, say, a driver's license, a passport isn't one of those documents that everyone has. In fact, according to CNN, only 30% of Americans have a passport- about 1 in 3. Compare that to Canada, where 60% of citizens have passports, or the UK, where…

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Get a Passport and Save on Travel With Daily Deal Sites
By Passport Editorial

"Daily deal" sites like Groupon and LivingSocial are the "next big thing." These sites allow you to purchase vouchers for products and services for deep discounts, usually 50% and often more. These sales only last for brief periods of time, usually for only one day. You may have used these sites to save money at local restaurants or to finally treat yourself to that long-overdue massage. But did you know that you can also use them to save on trips…

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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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Renew Your Passport and Enter Finnair’s New Contest
By Passport Editorial

Wouldn't you love to get paid to travel? Winners of Finnair's new "Quality Hunters" contest get to do just that: get paid to fly to Finnair's destinations and evaluate their experiences. (h/t Jaunted). Here's how Finnair describes the contest on its website: Ever dreamed of getting paid to explore the world? Finnair, one of the world’s longest continuously operating airlines, offers you the adventure of a lifetime. We are on a global search for four Quality Hunters; intrepid, outspoken and…

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Get a Passport, Quick to Hit the Powder in Australia
By Passport Editorial

If you love to ski, this is the year to get a passport quick and book a flight to Australia. According to Gadling, unusually heavy snowfall this year has created the best skiing conditions in about 20 years. Gadling says: For instance, popular resort Falls Creek has received more than their fair share of the white stuff, with 89 inches of accumulation for the season thus far. That's their highest total since 1992. Similarly, Mount Hotham, another resort in the…

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