"David Hatunen" wrote in message
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On Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:09:07 -0600, "Jean O'Boyle"
wrote:

LOL! Evelyn, yes, we do agree on that issue! ;-)
It is necessary to own a passport to travel anywhere anymore, especially
outside of the continental USA. I belong to several travel and cruise
groups
and we are always on the go!

We travel to Mexico frequently and never have to show the Mexican
authorities our passports. However, we do show them to the American
border personnel when returning.

Strictily speaking, as American citizens we don't need to have
passports to enter the USA, but it sure saves a lot of hassle.


Dave Hatunen
Viva Baja Arizona


Some of the cruise lines now require a passport...if you become ill or have
to be hospitalized and you are in a foreign country and need to fly
home...you will be in deep trouble trying to fly back into the United
States. Passports are the best way to go when you travel.

--Jean
San Antonio, Texas