New and Final Passport Restrictions
3/29/200812:33:55 PM Link 0 comments | Add comment
So here we are . . . . . yet again . . . . trying to figure out our government. Now that we have told thousands of guests to get a passport . . . . you will see by reading below . . . that most cruises will not need said passport. To put it simple . . . if you are a U.S. citizen . . . and the ship sails from a U.S. port and (this is important) returns to that SAME port – a passport will not be required. However, a cruise from New York to Miami would require a passport.Yesterday, the Departments of Homeland Security and of State issued the final rulemaking concerning the requirements of passports for land and sea border crossings under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative. After years of development following 9/11, this ruling is the end of the process and can be considered FINAL when helping your clients ensure they have the proper identification when traveling.Effective June 1, 2009, the following rules take effect for cruise passengers:U.S. citizens on cruise voyages that begin and end at the same U.S. port (closed-loop itineraries) must show proof of citizenship* and government-issued photo ID (such as a driver’s license). A passport will not be required for passengers that fall into this category.*Documents include: Original or certified copy of birth certificate; Naturalization papers; Consular Report of Birth Abroad issued by Department of StateAll other passengers and/or itineraries (such as cruises which begin in one U.S. port and return to a different U.S. port or any cruise that begins or ends in a foreign port) will require a passport or other recognized document. For a list of accepted documents, see www.travel.state.gov.The good news for a majority of cruise passengers – American citizens that leave and return on their cruise from the same U.S. port – is that the travel document requirements will remain largely unchanged from how the industry is operating today.CLIA continues to encourage travelers to obtain passports to allow the broadest travel opportunities. Your clients can visit www.travel.state.gov to obtain information on how to apply at more than 9,000 passport acceptance facilities in the United States.We're Back
3/19/20084:58:01 PM Link 0 comments | Add comment
Welcome back.It seems my web site has been down for a couple of days. I guess the HTTP, the format to the DNS, some domain and a little HML all had failed to match to the name server via the web forwarding. So I needed to call my host and my server so that I could get things re-configured to the proper IPS and whatever other letters they had. If they had some MSG, it would have felt like ordering dinner in a restaurant.Our web site seems to be back in service now. I must have hit the wrong HMO a couple of days earlier.Sorry for the service interruption.Storm of the Century
3/12/20089:21:39 AM Link 0 comments | Add comment
15 years ago was the storm of the century. A massive storm which completely shut down the eastern United States. I know this because . . . . . us and another couple were disembarking a ship in San Juan, Puerto Rico. A bright sunny day . . . probably in the mid 80’s. We arrived at the airport anxious to catch our Delta flight back home. After all – we had a week in the sun and we are tired and out of money.So there we are arriving at the airport. What a madhouse. People everywhere. Lined up maybe 100 long in each line. Had no idea what was going on. Back in those days . . . . . news on a ship was limited (day old at best) . . . . cell phones were the size of a suitcase . . . . and the internet barely existed.Yet, here we were fighting thousands of people scrambling for a flight or hotel. We finally found out about the storm, but by that time there wasn’t a hotel to be had in all of Puerto Rico.We decided to take our chances by going back to the pier. Surely, if we can’t get out . . . . others can’t get in. Of course, we had no idea where our luggage was. Somewhere in the mountain of bags we can see on the tarmac. So back to the pier we go.Figuring that we may have some influence on the cruise lines, I thought we could hitch a ride to a better destination back at the port. We checked with 2 ships and they told us to move along. The third ship we checked into told us “come on! We would love to have you”. So there we waited. Then it hit us. Our luggage was somewhere in the “San Juan Mountain” at the airport. The girl whom checked us in called her boyfriend. He came by in his old Chevy Belair with the fur on the ceiling and dice hanging from the mirror. We entered . . . . he drove us to the airport . . . . . . in record speed I might add. Once there, he spoke Spanish to a security guard and next thing I know . . . . we are driving onto the tarmac to the piles of luggage. We searched and we found our 6 bags before heading back to the ship.Off we go . . . . . again . . . . . to faraway destinations. Our first port was St Thomas where we debarked the ship, found a hotel and made arrangements with Delta for our return flight. I will spare all of the details, but this became a comedy of errors. It turns out that St Thomas (without thousands of cruise passengers) had no problems. That allowed us to call the local Delta office, which gladly confirmed our flight for the first one out . . . . 2 days later. From St Thomas you could do this – not from San Juan. They wouldn’t talk to you there. So here we are . . . all relaxed in St Thomas and out of money. Couple of dollars and 2 credit cards. One of which expired the week earlier. On Tuesday morning we boarded an island hopper from St Thomas to San Juan. We walked into the terminal where we couldn’t believe our eyes. People still sleeping on the floor . . . . same clothes we saw them in when we left . . . . people we cruised with just the week earlier huddled in corners begging for a flight. And here we were . . . the four of us bypassing these standby passengers because we had a confirmed ticket from St Thomas. Guilty or relieved . . . we didn’t know which way to feel. However, that didn’t last long and we boarded our return flight.Anyways, there is much more to the story, but that is how we missed the storm of the century.Cruise Director's Log
3/11/200810:33:48 AM Link 0 comments | Add comment
The following is a humerous look at one of the Cruise Director's log as they go into formal evening.Captain D’Aita looked at me and I at him…………………we both had no idea how to respond………….what strange planet was this person from…………what language was he speaking………….should we be afraid?It was Elegant Night last night and we stood at the entrance to the International Lounge greeting everyone as always and the usual comments of “Good Evening Captain”……….”Hello Captain, you have a beautiful ship”…….were constant. Then……..we were both transported into another dimension as a group of young men walked up to us and the fun began.The greeting that has us both totally bemused ………well………….I will tell you that in a moment but first let me tell you about one or two of them. One young man had a tuxedo on……………….shirt……..bow tie, jacket and trousers ………….. very nice………if only it had been black as tradition dictates instead of……………green……………yep… green…………..he looked like a booger doing an impression of George Hamilton.The second of the chaps …….well you had to feel sorry for him. He had obviously had a terrible accident with a staple gun as three had accidentally been fired into his lip and two in his skull. However the winner from this group of creatures from Planet Fashion was a young man who for some reason thought it would be cool to wear an all white suit, white shirt, white tie, white shoes and considering he was as bald as well he looked like a roll-on deodorant.So it was that they approached the Captain and I and indeed it was Mr. Right Guard who said hello in the most unusual way. Walking up to the Captain ………..he extended his arm straight…………his fist was closed……………and he said to the Master of the Flagship of Carnival Cruise Lines……….one of our most respected Captains………..a gentlemen of the sea and a true professional …………….he said…………..”What’s up, my dog.”The captain looked at me……….I looked at him and then at the floor thinking Mr. Right Guard had just seen a Cocker Spaniel……..it was then that I realized that in some strange way the word “dog” was a term of endearment……….a term of respect.How "BIG" takes shape
3/8/200810:17:19 AM Link 0 comments | Add comment
Take a look at the inside workings of a new Carnival ship.The Carnival Splendor takes to the seas this July with European sailings. November will begin Caribbean service before heading around South America to the West Coast.Get On Board.3/7/20088:05:41 AM Link 1 comment | Add comment
I was tuned in to a consumer advocate radio call in show when I heard a woman call in about her upcoming cruise. She is traveling soon with4 children aged between 3 and 15. I am assuming that there is at least 1 other adult in the party. She had called in to ask advice about shore excursions . . . . . on a cruise coming up this weekend. The advice was to save a few bucks and arrange your own transportation to a beach or some other activity. Good advice for experienced travelers . . . . . . . maybe not so good traveling with 4 children. But, there are ways to save money. It helps to be somewhat experienced.She then said she had chosen the ship because she thought “freestyle” dining would be good for the kids. Just recently did she find out that most of the dining options are at an additional per person cost. Of course, there is the main dining room . . . . not the food the adults may have been looking for. So now – they will be paying extra because she was not informed of what “freestyle” dining means.This person may not have realized that there are many choices in cruising. Some good for kids . . . . some good for adults . . . . some good for island tours . . . . and some well rounded for the whole family.
Whether it’s dining options or children’s programs, one thing is clear. Use a travel agent . . . . any good travel agent (preferably GalaxSea Cruises) . . . . and she would have know all of the above and much more before paying a dime. The service is free, but the information is invaluable.3/5/20086:48:30 AM Link 0 comments | Add comment
It seems my fingers got a little stuck on the last blog. I guess it repeated a few times. Talking about the Government will do that to a guy.
I recently received a call from a friend of a past guest asking for guidance on an upcoming cruise vacation. The caller wanted to take a Caribbean cruise for seven days this summer. During the course of the conversation I would suggest ships and itineraries based on the interests of the caller. This person had never cruised before, so the help offered was certainly beneficial. When asked if she would like to book the space . . . . . . "I already have an agent," she replied; her sister was with YTB. She elaborated that the sister had a full-time job outside of YTB and didn't have the time to do the research. "But," she went on, "she told me as long as I found out exactly what I wanted, she could book it for me."
Is this the service you should expect from an agency? I do understand helping out a friend or family in business, but come on! Would you go to your sister’s restaurant . . . bring your own food . . . go in back to cook it . . . and then serve it to yourself? And then – when that’s all done . . . pay her for allowing you to do her job? The thing is. We do offer our services – for free- to nearly anyone who asks. We will guide you, assist you along the way and make it fun and interesting for you. All this service is at no cost to you. It’s our job to find the best possible vacation based on your interests and desires staying within your budget.
Government?
3/4/20087:49:03 AM Link 0 comments | Add comment
The United States government has never been accused of implementing decisions in a timely manner, as is evidenced of their statement below. We have been back and forth with this issue since 2004 when the government decided to require all U.S. citizens to have a passport for travel to foreign destinations . . . . Europe . . . . Canada . . . . Asia . . . . and even America’s favorite destination . . . . Mexico.So, to comply with all of these new regulations we would advise customers to get a passport. Then it happensPassports required by January 1, 2005. Then it was June 1 of 2005. Again, after we are telling people they need a passport, the government says that they are not ready. So again and again and again.Required by January 2006Required by June 2006Required by January 2007 (and this one was to be firm)Again, it didn’t happenI think you get the ideaNow, as you see below, the newest requirement is June of 2009.· CURRENTLY:
U.S. citizens need to present either (a) a passport, passport card (available in spring 2008), or WHTI-compliant document; or (b) a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, along with proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate.· LATER:
As early as June 1, 2009, the U.S. government will implement the full requirements of the land and sea phase of WHTI. The proposed rules require most U.S. citizens entering the United States at sea or land ports of entry to have a passport, passport card, or WHTI-compliant document.Remember – this only applies to land and sea travel. That means you can cross international boundaries by ship, boat and motor vehicle. NOT by air. If you would like to cruise, it appears a birth certificate is usable until June of 2009. However, if you would like to fly to Cancun for a weekend, a passport book is required.Government?
3/4/20087:39:31 AM Link 0 comments | Add comment
The United States government has never been accused of implementing decisions in a timely manner, as is evidenced of their statement below. We have been back and forth with this issue since 2004 when the government decided to require all U.S. citizens to have a passport for travel to foreign destinations . . . . Europe . . . . Canada . . . . Asia . . . . and even America’s favorite destination . . . . Mexico.
So, to comply with all of these new regulations we would advise customers to get a passport. Then it happens
Passports required by January 1, 2005. Then it was June 1 of 2005. Again, after we are telling people they need a passport, the government says that they are not ready. So again and again and again.
Required by January 2006
Required by June 2006
Required by January 2007 (and this one was to be firm)
Again, it didn’t happen
I think you get the idea
Now, as you see below, the newest requirement is June of 2009.
• CURRENTLY:
U.S. citizens need to present either (a) a passport, passport card (available in spring 2008), or WHTI-compliant document; or (b) a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, along with proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate.
• LATER:
As early as June 1, 2009, the U.S. government will implement the full requirements of the land and sea phase of WHTI. The proposed rules require most U.S. citizens entering the United States at sea or land ports of entry to have a passport, passport card, or WHTI-compliant document.
Remember – this only applies to land and sea travel. That means you can cross international boundaries by ship, boat and motor vehicle. NOT by air. If you would like to cruise, it appears a birth certificate is usable until June of 2009. However, if you would like to fly to Cancun for a weekend, a passport book is required.
The United States government has never been accused of implementing decisions in a timely manner, as is evidenced of their statement below. We have been back and forth with this issue since 2004 when the government decided to require all U.S. citizens to have a passport for travel to foreign destinations . . . . Europe . . . . Canada . . . . Asia . . . . and even America’s favorite destination . . . . Mexico. So, to comply with all of these new regulations we would advise customers to get a passport. Then it happens Passports required by January 1, 2005. Then it was June 1 of 2005. Again, after we are telling people they need a passport, the government says that they are not ready. So again and again and again. Required by January 2006 Required by June 2006 Required by January 2007 (and this one was to be firm) Again, it didn’t happen I think you get the idea Now, as you see below, the newest requirement is June of 2009. • CURRENTLY: U.S. citizens need to present either (a) a passport, passport card (available in spring 2008), or WHTI-compliant document; or (b) a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, along with proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate. • LATER: As early as June 1, 2009, the U.S. government will implement the full requirements of the land and sea phase of WHTI. The proposed rules require most U.S. citizens entering the United States at sea or land ports of entry to have a passport, passport card, or WHTI-compliant document. Remember – this only applies to land and sea travel. That means you can cross international boundaries by ship, boat and motor vehicle. NOT by air. If you would like to cruise, it appears a birth certificate is usable until June of 2009. However, if you would like to fly to Cancun for a weekend, a passport book is required.Government?
3/4/20087:39:30 AM Link 0 comments | Add comment
The United States government has never been accused of implementing decisions in a timely manner, as is evidenced of their statement below. We have been back and forth with this issue since 2004 when the government decided to require all U.S. citizens to have a passport for travel to foreign destinations . . . . Europe . . . . Canada . . . . Asia . . . . and even America’s favorite destination . . . . Mexico.
So, to comply with all of these new regulations we would advise customers to get a passport. Then it happens
Passports required by January 1, 2005. Then it was June 1 of 2005. Again, after we are telling people they need a passport, the government says that they are not ready. So again and again and again.
Required by January 2006
Required by June 2006
Required by January 2007 (and this one was to be firm)
Again, it didn’t happen
I think you get the idea
Now, as you see below, the newest requirement is June of 2009.
• CURRENTLY:
U.S. citizens need to present either (a) a passport, passport card (available in spring 2008), or WHTI-compliant document; or (b) a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, along with proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate.
• LATER:
As early as June 1, 2009, the U.S. government will implement the full requirements of the land and sea phase of WHTI. The proposed rules require most U.S. citizens entering the United States at sea or land ports of entry to have a passport, passport card, or WHTI-compliant document.
Remember – this only applies to land and sea travel. That means you can cross international boundaries by ship, boat and motor vehicle. NOT by air. If you would like to cruise, it appears a birth certificate is usable until June of 2009. However, if you would like to fly to Cancun for a weekend, a passport book is required.
The United States government has never been accused of implementing decisions in a timely manner, as is evidenced of their statement below. We have been back and forth with this issue since 2004 when the government decided to require all U.S. citizens to have a passport for travel to foreign destinations . . . . Europe . . . . Canada . . . . Asia . . . . and even America’s favorite destination . . . . Mexico. So, to comply with all of these new regulations we would advise customers to get a passport. Then it happens Passports required by January 1, 2005. Then it was June 1 of 2005. Again, after we are telling people they need a passport, the government says that they are not ready. So again and again and again. Required by January 2006 Required by June 2006 Required by January 2007 (and this one was to be firm) Again, it didn’t happen I think you get the idea Now, as you see below, the newest requirement is June of 2009. • CURRENTLY: U.S. citizens need to present either (a) a passport, passport card (available in spring 2008), or WHTI-compliant document; or (b) a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, along with proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate. • LATER: As early as June 1, 2009, the U.S. government will implement the full requirements of the land and sea phase of WHTI. The proposed rules require most U.S. citizens entering the United States at sea or land ports of entry to have a passport, passport card, or WHTI-compliant document. Remember – this only applies to land and sea travel. That means you can cross international boundaries by ship, boat and motor vehicle. NOT by air. If you would like to cruise, it appears a birth certificate is usable until June of 2009. However, if you would like to fly to Cancun for a weekend, a passport book is required.Government?
3/4/20087:39:29 AM Link 0 comments | Add comment
The United States government has never been accused of implementing decisions in a timely manner, as is evidenced of their statement below. We have been back and forth with this issue since 2004 when the government decided to require all U.S. citizens to have a passport for travel to foreign destinations . . . . Europe . . . . Canada . . . . Asia . . . . and even America’s favorite destination . . . . Mexico.
So, to comply with all of these new regulations we would advise customers to get a passport. Then it happens
Passports required by January 1, 2005. Then it was June 1 of 2005. Again, after we are telling people they need a passport, the government says that they are not ready. So again and again and again.
Required by January 2006
Required by June 2006
Required by January 2007 (and this one was to be firm)
Again, it didn’t happen
I think you get the idea
Now, as you see below, the newest requirement is June of 2009.
• CURRENTLY:
U.S. citizens need to present either (a) a passport, passport card (available in spring 2008), or WHTI-compliant document; or (b) a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, along with proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate.
• LATER:
As early as June 1, 2009, the U.S. government will implement the full requirements of the land and sea phase of WHTI. The proposed rules require most U.S. citizens entering the United States at sea or land ports of entry to have a passport, passport card, or WHTI-compliant document.
Remember – this only applies to land and sea travel. That means you can cross international boundaries by ship, boat and motor vehicle. NOT by air. If you would like to cruise, it appears a birth certificate is usable until June of 2009. However, if you would like to fly to Cancun for a weekend, a passport book is required.
The United States government has never been accused of implementing decisions in a timely manner, as is evidenced of their statement below. We have been back and forth with this issue since 2004 when the government decided to require all U.S. citizens to have a passport for travel to foreign destinations . . . . Europe . . . . Canada . . . . Asia . . . . and even America’s favorite destination . . . . Mexico. So, to comply with all of these new regulations we would advise customers to get a passport. Then it happens Passports required by January 1, 2005. Then it was June 1 of 2005. Again, after we are telling people they need a passport, the government says that they are not ready. So again and again and again. Required by January 2006 Required by June 2006 Required by January 2007 (and this one was to be firm) Again, it didn’t happen I think you get the idea Now, as you see below, the newest requirement is June of 2009. • CURRENTLY: U.S. citizens need to present either (a) a passport, passport card (available in spring 2008), or WHTI-compliant document; or (b) a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, along with proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate. • LATER: As early as June 1, 2009, the U.S. government will implement the full requirements of the land and sea phase of WHTI. The proposed rules require most U.S. citizens entering the United States at sea or land ports of entry to have a passport, passport card, or WHTI-compliant document. Remember – this only applies to land and sea travel. That means you can cross international boundaries by ship, boat and motor vehicle. NOT by air. If you would like to cruise, it appears a birth certificate is usable until June of 2009. However, if you would like to fly to Cancun for a weekend, a passport book is required.Government?
3/4/20087:39:28 AM Link 0 comments | Add comment
The United States government has never been accused of implementing decisions in a timely manner, as is evidenced of their statement below. We have been back and forth with this issue since 2004 when the government decided to require all U.S. citizens to have a passport for travel to foreign destinations . . . . Europe . . . . Canada . . . . Asia . . . . and even America’s favorite destination . . . . Mexico.
So, to comply with all of these new regulations we would advise customers to get a passport. Then it happens
Passports required by January 1, 2005. Then it was June 1 of 2005. Again, after we are telling people they need a passport, the government says that they are not ready. So again and again and again.
Required by January 2006
Required by June 2006
Required by January 2007 (and this one was to be firm)
Again, it didn’t happen
I think you get the idea
Now, as you see below, the newest requirement is June of 2009.
• CURRENTLY:
U.S. citizens need to present either (a) a passport, passport card (available in spring 2008), or WHTI-compliant document; or (b) a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, along with proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate.
• LATER:
As early as June 1, 2009, the U.S. government will implement the full requirements of the land and sea phase of WHTI. The proposed rules require most U.S. citizens entering the United States at sea or land ports of entry to have a passport, passport card, or WHTI-compliant document.
Remember – this only applies to land and sea travel. That means you can cross international boundaries by ship, boat and motor vehicle. NOT by air. If you would like to cruise, it appears a birth certificate is usable until June of 2009. However, if you would like to fly to Cancun for a weekend, a passport book is required.
The United States government has never been accused of implementing decisions in a timely manner, as is evidenced of their statement below. We have been back and forth with this issue since 2004 when the government decided to require all U.S. citizens to have a passport for travel to foreign destinations . . . . Europe . . . . Canada . . . . Asia . . . . and even America’s favorite destination . . . . Mexico. So, to comply with all of these new regulations we would advise customers to get a passport. Then it happens Passports required by January 1, 2005. Then it was June 1 of 2005. Again, after we are telling people they need a passport, the government says that they are not ready. So again and again and again. Required by January 2006 Required by June 2006 Required by January 2007 (and this one was to be firm) Again, it didn’t happen I think you get the idea Now, as you see below, the newest requirement is June of 2009. • CURRENTLY: U.S. citizens need to present either (a) a passport, passport card (available in spring 2008), or WHTI-compliant document; or (b) a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, along with proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate. • LATER: As early as June 1, 2009, the U.S. government will implement the full requirements of the land and sea phase of WHTI. The proposed rules require most U.S. citizens entering the United States at sea or land ports of entry to have a passport, passport card, or WHTI-compliant document. Remember – this only applies to land and sea travel. That means you can cross international boundaries by ship, boat and motor vehicle. NOT by air. If you would like to cruise, it appears a birth certificate is usable until June of 2009. However, if you would like to fly to Cancun for a weekend, a passport book is required.Government?
3/4/20087:39:25 AM Link 0 comments | Add comment
The United States government has never been accused of implementing decisions in a timely manner, as is evidenced of their statement below. We have been back and forth with this issue since 2004 when the government decided to require all U.S. citizens to have a passport for travel to foreign destinations . . . . Europe . . . . Canada . . . . Asia . . . . and even America’s favorite destination . . . . Mexico.
So, to comply with all of these new regulations we would advise customers to get a passport. Then it happens
Passports required by January 1, 2005. Then it was June 1 of 2005. Again, after we are telling people they need a passport, the government says that they are not ready. So again and again and again.
Required by January 2006
Required by June 2006
Required by January 2007 (and this one was to be firm)
Again, it didn’t happen
I think you get the idea
Now, as you see below, the newest requirement is June of 2009.
• CURRENTLY:
U.S. citizens need to present either (a) a passport, passport card (available in spring 2008), or WHTI-compliant document; or (b) a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, along with proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate.
• LATER:
As early as June 1, 2009, the U.S. government will implement the full requirements of the land and sea phase of WHTI. The proposed rules require most U.S. citizens entering the United States at sea or land ports of entry to have a passport, passport card, or WHTI-compliant document.
Remember – this only applies to land and sea travel. That means you can cross international boundaries by ship, boat and motor vehicle. NOT by air. If you would like to cruise, it appears a birth certificate is usable until June of 2009. However, if you would like to fly to Cancun for a weekend, a passport book is required.
The United States government has never been accused of implementing decisions in a timely manner, as is evidenced of their statement below. We have been back and forth with this issue since 2004 when the government decided to require all U.S. citizens to have a passport for travel to foreign destinations . . . . Europe . . . . Canada . . . . Asia . . . . and even America’s favorite destination . . . . Mexico. So, to comply with all of these new regulations we would advise customers to get a passport. Then it happens Passports required by January 1, 2005. Then it was June 1 of 2005. Again, after we are telling people they need a passport, the government says that they are not ready. So again and again and again. Required by January 2006 Required by June 2006 Required by January 2007 (and this one was to be firm) Again, it didn’t happen I think you get the idea Now, as you see below, the newest requirement is June of 2009. • CURRENTLY: U.S. citizens need to present either (a) a passport, passport card (available in spring 2008), or WHTI-compliant document; or (b) a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, along with proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate. • LATER: As early as June 1, 2009, the U.S. government will implement the full requirements of the land and sea phase of WHTI. The proposed rules require most U.S. citizens entering the United States at sea or land ports of entry to have a passport, passport card, or WHTI-compliant document. Remember – this only applies to land and sea travel. That means you can cross international boundaries by ship, boat and motor vehicle. NOT by air. If you would like to cruise, it appears a birth certificate is usable until June of 2009. However, if you would like to fly to Cancun for a weekend, a passport book is required.
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