Beginning January 1, 2007 every U.S. citizen wishing to travel outside the United States will be required to have a valid U.S. passport.  Previously many travelers to neighboring Mexico and Canada were allowed to exit and re-enter the U.S. with valid photo identification and a certified copy of their birth certificate.  Those days are over December 31, 2006.

Chalk it up to changing times and world events but controlling our nation's borders and points of entry has become increasingly challenging and more and more important for our own safey and security.  So, if you are planning to warm yourself in the sun on the Mexican Riveria or ski at Whistler or Banff this winter you had better get your passport now to avoid the rush for them after the first of the year.  Visit the Department of State's website to find a location near you.

Get, or renew, your passport today so you can enjoy the ski in Canada or the beaches of Mexico this winter.