Can you buy beer with a passport? A passport is a federally-issued picture ID. It shows your birthdate. So it should be fine to use, right? In theory, yes. In practice, it depends. Where Can You Buy Beer With A Passport? The drinking age is 21 in every state. That said, ID requirements vary from state to state and even from store to store. Most states do allow passports to be used as ID when buying alcohol. However, these laws…
Do you need a passport for a Disney cruise? Anytime you leave the US, you should carry a valid passport- including on all cruises in international waters. While some cruises may not require a passport (if your Disney cruise starts and ends at the same US port), the US Department of State recommends always traveling with a passport. International plane travel always requires a passport, so you’d need a passport to fly home in an emergency. Smart travelers will be…
Costa Rica is an incredible country. Whether your goal is to explore the jungle or simply lounge on the beach, you'll find what you're looking for here. But do you need a passport to go to Costa Rica? What do US citizens need to get into the country? Yes, you need a passport to enter Costa Rica. If you don't have one, get one before you travel. Equally important, if you have a passport already, check the expiration date. To…
New Zealand is one of the most desired travel destinations in the world. From 90 mile beach in Northland to the glaciers of the South Island, and Hobbiton in between, New Zealand has it all. Travelers enjoy world class surfing, hiking, and skiing, along with glow worm caves and world class islands and sounds. Your trip to New Zealand will be the trip of a lifetime. But make sure you understand the passport and visa requirements before you go! Do…
It seems like every time you turn around, there's a new security rule you have to remember at the airport. The TSA attempts to reduce the number of people who are misidentified as being on the government's no-fly list for suspected terrorists. As a result, your airline will now ask you to provide your name exactly as it appears on your driver's license or passport-whichever ID you plan to present at the gate. Your name in your passport should match…
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This is our third post in our series Trusted Traveler Programs. In our last post we covered the Global Entry Program. In this post we are going to take a closer look at NEXUS, a program designed to expedite the border clearance process for travelers into Canada and the United States. The NEXUS card is approved as an alternative to the passport for air, land, and sea travel into the United States for US and Canadian citizens. Once approved into the…
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As we mentioned in our previous post “Trusted Traveler Programs - Are You Enrolled?”, Global Entry is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States. How Does the Global Entry Program Work? Global Entry is intended for frequent international travelers but as of now, there is no minimum number of trips necessary to qualify. When arriving at the airport, the following occurs: Participants proceed to Global…
