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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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When Do You Need a Passport?
By Passport Editorial

When it comes to planning a trip, it's better to be safe than sorry.  So, when do you need a passport?  Most trips outside of the United States will require one, unless your itinerary fits into one of the following exceptions: Closed-loop cruises, cruises that begin and end at the same US port. For these cruises, a birth certificate and driver's license will suffice, though it's better to have a passport in case you need to fly back home for…

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James Joyce’s Passport Goes On Sale
By Passport Editorial

James Joyce, the author of Ulysses and Finnegan's Wake, was one of Ireland's most famous writers. He died in 1941, but someone had enough foresight to hold on to one of his old passports, which will be auctioned off by Sotheby's later this month. I'm sure whoever kept the passport is quite glad they did: according to the Irish Times, the auction is expected to bring in anywhere from €55,600 to €77,900! A lot has changed since World War I,…

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Disaster Tourism: Is it Worth Getting a Passport?
By Passport Editorial

News of natural disasters or political violence in other countries leaves most people simply shaking their heads. However, for some travelers, bad news in an otherwise attractive travel destination means that it's time to double-check the expiration date on your passport. Why would you want to travel to an area that's experiencing difficulties? Most people choose to stay home or go somewhere else when conditions in a particular destination are less than ideal, which means that you can often score…

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Going to the Winter Olympics? You Need a Passport, Quick!
By Passport Editorial

This year, the Winter Olympics are being held in Vancouver, Canada. The games run from February 12th to February 28th, and since they are relatively close to us this year, a lot of Americans are expected to attend. If you're one of them, make sure you are up to speed on the latest requirements for crossing the US/Canadian border. Last year, those requirements changed. Previously, you could have driven across to Canada to see the Winter Olympics with just a…

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Business Travelers: Get Your Passports Ready For a Trip to Europe
By Passport Editorial

In this economy, businesses are finding it harder to budget sending employees overseas.  So, British Airways is offering a contest to help your company out with their "The Face of Opportunity" contest.  To enter the contest, you need to tell British Airways how being able to travel overseas to meet clients face-to-face will help your business grow. If they like your answer, you just might win a free international flight for yourself and a business companion. To enter, you have…

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Review of New Laws Requiring Passports For Travelers
By Passport Editorial

US Representative Gary Peters of Michigan has managed to get an amendment through the House of Representatives requiring the government to review the economic impact of the final phase of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative. The new rules, which became law on June 1st, 2009, require Americans to use passports or another special government-approved document to travel to Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean by land and sea. Prior to June 1st, Michigan and Canadian citizens who wanted to cross the…

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