The Looming Passport Crisis: What You Need To Know! Important tips to know: 1) U.S. passports expire every ten years! 2) It's best to not travel if passport is within six months of the expiration/renewal date 3) Certified proof of citizenship paperwork is mandatory when applying for a passport 4) It's best to use a professional photography service for your passport photo 5) First-time applicants must appear in person with submitting application In 2007, new requirements for U.S. citizens traveling to Mexico and Canada caused a big spike in passport applications and the Department of State had a large backlog of documents to process. The documents that caused the 2007 crisis are set to expire in the next two years, and combined with an increase in U.S. citizens with passports (125 million), an even bigger crisis is predicted in 2017.
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Like moths to a flame, some cruise passengers line up at guest relations the last day to remove their gratuities. The $12.95 per-day gratuity, on average, seems better removed than given to some people. This isn’t a cruise line demographic problem; it’s an industry wide issue. Gratuities are designed to reward the stateroom stewards, the dining service team, and behind-the-scenes crew working incredibly long hours, often seven days a week, just to make your vacation as memorable as possible. Location. Location. Location. Not just applicable in real estate; this is an important choice for your next cruise vacation. These days a cruise ship can take you pretty much anywhere in the world. So, where are you going? Not sure how to decide? Here are 5 questions to ask when picking a cruise destination. 1. Hot or Cold? What’s your favorite vacation temperature? Do you prefer warm sand, swaying palm trees and tropical drinks? Sail to the Caribbean or Hawaii. Are you perhaps looking for stunning scenery, pristine air and wondrous wildlife? Head up to the great outdoors of Alaska. Keep in mind, certain ports are seasonal; they don’t typically sail Alaska in the winter for good reason. Europe can also be a seasonal sailing. But you can always find year round sunshine in the Caribbean. 2. How much time do you have? Certain destinations – Europe, Hawaii or Alaska – require more vacation and travel time. You’re not as likely to find a short three- or four-day cruise to these destinations. Plus, you have to consider the travel time to get there. Sadly, driving to Europe and Hawaii isn’t an option. If you’ve only got a few vacation days, a shorter, local cruise is a better option. These weekend and quick getaways will take you to Mexico or the Bahamas. |
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