Flying in and out of the USA? You now need a passport.

Americans flying to Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean are now subject to a new rule going into effect Tuesday, January 23, 2007 requiring them to show a passport to get back into the country.

Click above for the link to the Department of State outlining the new requirements.

Here is the link to the Passport Services Office with information on how to obtain, replace or change a passport.

Seven Amazing Travel Secrets

Donna Rosato from CNN Money and Money magazine claims;

"When I travel, I almost always get an aisle seat in the front of the plane. I never have a problem upgrading to a nicer room at hotels. And I often drive away from the rental-car lot in something a lot snazzier than the tiny hatchback I paid for online.

How do I do it? It's not what you think.

Yes, I've covered the travel industry for more than a decade, and I've interviewed hundreds of road warriors (and, years ago, was one myself), but I'm not a big frequent flier, and I don't ask my contacts in the travel world for favors. It's just that I've learned how to game the system. "

Read more as she shares some of her secrets.