Passport Relief!

Effective June 8, 2007, the U.S. Department of State and Homeland Security announced that U.S. citizens traveling to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or other countries in the Caribbean region, who have applied for, but not yet received passports, can re-enter the United States by air.

Until September 30, 2007, travelers may fly without a passport by presenting both a :
* State Department receipt proving application for a passport
* Government issued identification, such as a driver's license

This accommodation does not mean that Americans are exempt from meeting the entry requirements of Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or countries in the Caribbean region. Entry requirements for those countries remain in effect. Americans traveling to those countries must verify the specific entry requirements for that country before departure.

Children under the age of 16, traveling with their parents or legal guardian will be permitted to travel with the child's proof of application. Photo ID is not required, though if you have a student ID, it is recommended you travel with that. For children aged 16-18 who do not have a government issued ID card, one can be obtained at the Department of Motor Vehicles. To obtain a government issued ID card you will need a birth certificate, social security card and student ID card if available.

Updated Entry Requirements by Destination:
All of Mexico: Government issued photo ID and official proof of application from the U.S. Deptartment of State
Jamaica, Aruba, Curacao, Grand Cayman, Dominican Republic, Nassau, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, St. Martin, Turks and Caicos: Government issued photo ID and official proof of application from U.S. Department of State
Barbados, Bermuda: Passport only

Please note that if you are departing prior to September 30, 2007, but returning AFTER that date, you will need a passport.

Upcoming Blog Events

Several of our agents will be contributing to this blog over the coming weeks. Subject matter will include, but not be limited to: ship inspections and the agents opinions of said ships, ports of call and things to do there, cruising tips and advise, clothing to pack for shipboard travel and more.

In addition, there will be reports on pre and post cruise packages, hints for getting through the airport quicker and understanding those TSA rules and regulations, as well as some highlights of our experienced agents "FAVORITE" destinations.

We invite you to check out our blog often, to make comments whenever you can, and to request information on things you are curious about.

Our new web site will be previewing soon, with new information and online registrations and payment options for cruises, as well as information and rate inquiry options for our fundraising programs, for family reunions, destination weddings and those special honeymoons. Hot deals including last minute travel will be available as well as our photo contest for clients to help us have some of the best travel photo's on the web. Watch for it all, because it's coming soon.

And remember, we always have special discounts for members of the Fraternal Order of Police, as well as cruises for members, their families and friends. So don't wait, it's time to plan your next trip now!