Americans Are Still Traveling
According to the N.Y. Times, Americans are still traveling! And the good news is the State Department predicts no delays this year. The N. Y. Times quotes David Donahue, a senior consular official, as saying “it’s a great time to apply for a passport.” He credits the new passport law, the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative for a decision to hire hundreds of employees and add passport agencies in Detroit, Minneapolis and Dallas to handle special requests. There are 9,300 passport acceptance sites, including post offices and libraries. You can go to www.iafdb.travel.state.gov and type in your zip code for more information. Remember that passports are also needed to travel by air to or from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda. Once you’ve obtained your passport , make a copy to be kept in a separate place or locked in your luggage when traveling. Money belts that can be worn under your clothing are a good idea in busy tourist areas. The money belt can be worn around your waist, your neck, your shoulder, or your leg. There are also many versions of passport cases in all different leathers and fabrics. There are small versions that are really a cover for the passport to protect it, and there are larger versions that will hold all of your travel papers and those of your entire family. Check out the style of case that is best for you and if you don’t have a passport, go ahead and apply for yours
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