International Travel Tips
When traveling abroad there is certain required documentation that you
have to take with you. Most foreign countries require a visa and a
passport to enter the country. If you are a U.S. citizen, you can
apply for a valid passport with the U.S. government passport office.
It doesn't matter if you are traveling by land or sea; a passport is
essential, which means going on a cruise as well.The passport is a
proof of your U.S. citizenship and if you go out of the country, you
have to show proof of citizenship when you are coming back. To obtain
a U.S. passport, you will need to take two passport-sized pictures,
complete a passport application and include payment for the service.
Send this to the passport office and you should get a passport back
within three to six weeks.
Before you go on your cruise or international travel, be sure to research
the country and ask the tour rep or travel agent to give you brochures and
as much information as possible so you can ma...