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Disaster Tourism: Is it Worth Getting a Passport?

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 excellent deals on hotels and flights.

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Obtaining a Passport For Eco-Friendly Travel

It’s Earth Day, and to celebrate we’d like to highlight 5 top eco-tourism destinations. Obtaining a passport is the first step to visiting one of these earth-friendly hotels or resorts:

Avalon Coastal Retreat, Australia

This eco-resort is located along the coast of Great Oyster Bay in Tasmania.

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Get Your Passport Application In To Be a “Honeymoon Tester”

What, exactly, is a “‘honeymoon tester?” Basically, it’s a dream job for any couple that likes to travel.  Here’s the job description, from Runawaybrideandgroom.com:

“Would you be able to sip champagne, while lying in a hammock slung between two palm trees on a white, sandy beach, with your romantically linked partner beside you, without spilling your drink?

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Did You Miss Passport Day? You Can Still Get a Passport

Today was Passport Day in the USA. Did you manage to make it down to your local passport office? To encourage Americans to get passports, the US Department of State opened its Regional Passport Agency Offices for special Saturday hours to give busy Americans a chance to apply for a passport in person without an appointment.

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Get a Fast Passport for Easter And the World’s Best Chocolate

Forget those fluffy marshmallow chicks and those atrocious egg-shaped jelly beans (especially the licorice-flavored ones!) When it comes to Easter candy, chocolate is where it’s at. If you’re looking for something to do this Easter holiday, why grab a fast passport and enjoy the world’s best chocolate, right from the source? 

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New Passport Fees by State Department Upset Travel Industry

*The passport fees have recently changed. As of April 2nd, 2018, the passport acceptance fee has gone up from $25 to $35.

 

Two travel industry groups, the ASTA and the Interactive Travel Services Association, are urging the US Department of State to reconsider their plans to institute new, higher passport fees. 

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