The slowdown in the economy has eaten holes in American wallets and reduced the amount of money available for travel. The travel industry has taken a hit, but the silver lining is that they are trying to lure customers by offering incredible travel deals, too. Now, the governments of some of the island nations in the Caribbean on getting in on the act, offering some “economic stimulus” payments of their own to tourists, usually to the tune of around $200.00.
Read ArticleGet a Passport for a Quick Adventure With Voyij
Are you the type of person that likes to take off on an adventure at the spur of the moment? A new travel site called Voyij could have you applying for a passport, quick!
Read ArticleNew Passport Office Inaugurated In Detroit
American citizens in Michigan now have a passport office nearby. On Monday, Ambassador Janice L. Jacobs, Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs, inaugurated a Regional Passport Agency office downtown at 211 West Fort Street.
Read ArticleRush Your Passport and Visit Rome for a Taste of Italy
This year, international travel is cheaper for Americans than it has been in a long time. The exchange rate between the dollar and many foreign currencies has improved, and the economic situation has airlines and hotels slashing prices to attract tourists.
Read ArticleGetting a Passport in El Paso? County Clerk Closes for Swine Flu
El Paso residents who need passports should be aware that the County District Clerk has temporarily stopped accepting passport applications due to confirmed cases of swine flu in the area.
According to this report from a local Fox News affiliate, the office decided to stop accepting passport applications after 7 cases of swine flu were reported in the district, and will remain closed “until further notice.”
Read ArticleExpedited Passport and a Cruise for Mother’s Day
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!
Read ArticleOne Month Until New Passport Regulations Go Into Effect
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.