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Blog from Antarctica
1/21/2007 12:30:25 PM Link 0 comments | Add comment

A few days ago clients of mine returned from an Antarctic cruise that I booked for them.  One of them has posted a marvelous blog, including some great photos, of the trip.  I know you will enjoy reading her blog and sharing her pictures.

Of course, should this inspire you to want to go, we are always here to assist you.  Just call  us at our toll free number, 888-627-7157 or email us at  info@travelerstrails.com

Now click this link and enjoy a great experience.

http://www.usa-to-antarctica.blogspot.com/

U.S. DHS Reminds Travelers of New Passport Requirements
1/18/2007 10:21:29 AM Link 0 comments | Add comment

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Department of State are reminding travelers that, beginning Jan. 23, citizens of the United States, Canada, Mexico and Bermuda are required to present a passport to enter the United States when arriving by air from any other part of the Western Hemisphere. Since announcing this requirement last November, the two departments have been encouraging all travelers to obtain passports before they travel.

Public awareness of the air travel requirement continues to grow, and current data shows that 88 percent of affected passengers are already traveling to the United States with passports. Since the week of Thanksgiving 2006, 83 percent of U.S. citizens, 94 percent of Canadians, 88 percent of Mexicans and 99 percent of Bermudans have arrived at U.S. airports with passports. The air requirement is part of the Departments of State and Homeland Security's Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI). This change in travel document requirements is the result of recommendations made by the 9/11 Commission, which Congress subsequently passed into law in the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004.

The only acceptable alternative documents to a passport for air travel will be the Merchant Mariner Document (MMD) and the NEXUS Air card. The MMD, or "z-card," is issued by the U.S. Coast Guard to U.S. Merchant Mariners. The NEXUS Air card is issued to citizens of Canada and the United States, lawful permanent residents of the United States and permanent residents of Canada who meet certain eligibility requirements. The NEXUS Air card will only be accepted when used in conjunction with the NEXUS Air program at certain airports. The MMD card will only be accepted when used on official business by U.S. Citizen Merchant Mariners. All active duty members of the United States Armed Forces will be exempt from the requirement to present a valid passport when entering the United States. Legal Permanent Residents of the U.S. may re-enter on their I-551 Permanent Resident Cards. For more information, visit www.dhs.gov.
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