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Expedited Passport and a Cruise for Mother’s Day
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Still trying to come up with ideas for Mother's Day? Cruises have become surprisingly affordable-why not pitch in with your siblings and get her a cruise? For example, the Travel Deals blog has a link to some great deals on Caribbean cruises, starting as low as $179! Remember, though, that travel requirements for cruises to Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean are changing.  Currently, travelers on cruises to these regions can use photo ID and proof of citizenship, like a birth…

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One Month Until New Passport Regulations Go Into Effect
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Today is May 1st, which means that in exactly one month, new passport regulations will go into effect as part of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative. We've written about the WHTI pretty extensively, but since it's about to become reality, here's  a quick review of the upcoming changes: Passports are already required for air travel to Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.  There are no exceptions, and this will continue after June 1st, 2009. Starting June 1st, 2009, passports will be…

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How Long is a Passport Valid?
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How long your passport will remain valid depends on what type of passport you've received. How long is a passport good for? Child passports issued to children ages 16 and under are only valid for 5 years after the date they were printed. Passports issued to adults and teens aged 16 and older are generally valid for 10 years. However, in certain circumstances, such as an emergency trip or to replace a passport that was lost or stolen overseas, the…

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Can You Get a US Passport With a Name Like Pudsey Bear?
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According to the Telegraph, a British woman who legally changed her name to Mrs. Pudsey Bear to help raise money for charity was denied a passport by the British government.  The 37-year-old woman, born Eileen De Bont, changed her name to raise £4,000 for the BBC charity Children in Need. She has changed her name successfully on her bank account, credit cards and tax records, but the Identity & Passport Service refused to issue her a passport in the new…

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Get A Fast Passport To See The Top 5 Endangered Places
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As the earth's temperature rises, some of the most beautiful places in the world are changing forever.  A warmer planet means fewer glaciers and rising sea levels, both of which endanger certain famous tourist destinations. Here are five spots that are particularly threatened-get a fast passport to see them before it's too late! Venice, Italy Many of the buildings in this ancient Italian city were built on wooden piles sunk into the Venetian lagoon. The city has been slowly sinking…

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Passport Renewal in Miami
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There are a couple of different options when it comes to passport renewal in Miami, Florida. First, you may be able to renew by mail. Passport renewal by mail is an option for you if: You have your old US passport and it has not been damaged or mutilated. You got your old passport when you were 16 or older and it is less than 15 years old. You have legal documentation to submit for any name changes. If you…

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How to Get Passport Service Records
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Did you know that the government keeps a copy of each application you submit for passport service, including copies of the evidence you submitted to prove your citizenship? If you'd like a copy of these records for any reason, here's how to get them: If your passport was issued after 1925, the records are stored with US Passport Services.  To get them, you'll need to submit a notarized request in writing. Your request must include the following information: Your full…

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See Ancient Incan Ruins and More with an Express Passport
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Before Spanish conquistadors discovered South America, the Incas ruled the largest empire on the continent from their capital in what is now Peru.  They kept records using a system of knotted ropes called quipus, constructed awe-inspiring stone buildings without the aid of modern technology (or even the wheel),  and conquered a territory that stretched from modern-day Ecuador to Chile. Today, other than small artifacts like ceramics and the mysterious quipus, all that remains of the Incan Empire is a series…

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