If you want to have a good vacation, you have got to be organized, and an organized vacation often begins with travel packing lists.  The worst way to start off a vacation is with insufficient planning.  Lack of proper planning can lead to a chaotic beginning of what could otherwise be a wonderful vacation.  Throwing things into a suitcase at the last minute happens to people from time to time, but this should be avoided as much as possible. 

One way to have an  organized vacation is to use travel packing lists.  This helps you decide what you will take on vacation and what will be left at home.  Forgetting some athletic shoes when headed for a tennis camp can waste a morning of practice while shopping for shoes.  Buying a camera in a tourist trap can be expensive so a list reminding yourself  to put the camera in the bag will most likely save you both time and money. Read more

If you are among the large amount of Americans that still need to get a new passport, here is a way you can get it for FREE!  Many resorts and hotels in the Caribbean, Mexico and Canada are offering to reimburse US tourists who need to buy a [tag-ice]new passport[/tag-ice] to travel.  The promotions are designed  as follows. Read more

[tag-tec]Passport renewal[/tag-tec] does not have to be a difficult or frustrating process.  If you follow all procedures for passport renewal to the letter as laid down in the U.S. Passport Application and Renewal Guide, it should be a breeze. Read more

As of January 23, 2007 each U.S. citizen is required to be in possession of valid passports to travel between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Bermuda and other international destinations. If you do not have a passport, now is the time to get one. Read more

A United States passport is an official government document issued by the United States Department of State . It  certifies the individual’s identity as well as U.S. citizenship. This document entitles US citizens to travel abroad and return to the United States and it is recognized internationally as a valid [tag-cat]travel document[/tag-cat]. If it has not expired and is valid, it allows US citizens to travel to most countries. Read more

We found this informative article about getting a Canada passport.  The new passport rules that took effect january 2007 in the USA, affects canadian travelers too.   

Title: What You Must Know About Getting a Canada Passport

Author: Jolana Klobouk

As of January 23, 2007, a new American law requires everyone entering the United States by air to have a valid [tag-tec]Canada passport[/tag-tec]. This has a lot more people getting their [tag-ice]Canada passports[/tag-ice] than ever before. Most people expect that applying for a Canadian passport either for the first time or replacing an expired one is stressful. People who have been through this process have many tales of woe regarding the long waiting period
at the government offices, scuttling to locate and get all the required forms, and then sweating over the application form for accuracy, else the submission gets delayed. Read more

Today is the day! The long expected new passport rules take effect today.  US citizens traveling to Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean will need to show valid passports in order to re-enter the country.  So when you are busy packing, remember to pack one more thing: Your Passport! Read more

If you are planning to travel abroad you will most likely need a passport.  It's your international license to travel.

Title: Your Passport–A License to Travel

Author: Larry Denton

A passport is your license to travel outside the country and then return to your native land. And, thanks to the Intelligence and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004, the cost of a Caribbean cruise, a Cancun honeymoon, or a Toronto dinner/theater weekend will be going up for all Americans. The changes will affect all Americans who travel to and from the Caribbean, Bermuda, Panama, Mexico and Canada by requiring them to have a passport to enter or re-enter the United States. Read more