2007-01-07 08:15:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Caribbean ➔ Other - Caribbean
Yeah You will definately need a passport to get to teh caribbean .The best Craibbean island depends on what you want and looking for.Are You looking for the Sun Sand and Sea vacation?,Night life Vacation or jus peace and tranquil Eco/Nature vacation.
If you are looking for the Eco/Nature Vacation then the untouched island of the Commonwelath of Dominica *not to be mistaken with the Spanish speaking Dominican Republic should be your choice.
Were voted as the 4th most peaceful place in the world
The Dominica's Motto is "Defy the Everyday ,Dominica the nature island"
The island was voted as 2nd top place in the atlantic for scuba diving by the 2007 readers choice scuba diving magazine.
Many sites to visit which are very unique which includes our boilng lake which is the 2nd largest in the world ,largest of its kind and only one in the western hemisphere.
U can bathe and visit atleast some of our 365 rivers and uncontable waterfalls some still being discovered to this day.
We were branded as the "Whale watching Capital of the Caribbean"-excellent for whale and dolphin wathcing.
I can go on and on on what u can do and which beautiful sites u could go to but i will leave that up to when u view the websites given below
2007-01-08 00:49:30 · answer #1 · answered by Farai 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As of right now, you need a US Passport to get to any part of the Caribbean according to the US Department of State's Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI).
The proposed implementation timeline has two phases:
Beginning January 23, 2007, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda will be required to present a valid passport, Air NEXUS card, or U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Document, or an Alien Registration Card, Form I-551, if applicable.
As early as January 1, 2008, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda by land or sea (including ferries), may be required to present a valid passport or other documents as determined by the Department of Homeland Security. While recent legislative changes permit a later deadline, the Departments of State and Homeland Security are working to meet all requirements as soon as possible. Ample advance notice will be provided to enable the public to obtain passports or passport cards for land/sea entries.
***** BUT!!!! Get this!
IF you decide to go to The Bahamas and stay at any of the major hotels/resorts in Nassau or Paradise Island in the Bahamas, you can get 100% of your US Passport application fee reimbursed! So if you choose to go to Atlantis for example, you'd basically get a free US Passport (rebate is for $97/adult and $82/child passport application fees). Details and 1-page rebate form: http://www.essistme.com/2007/01/09/how-to-get-your-passport-fees-reimbursed-for-free-97-adults-82-children/
2007-01-09 14:12:59 · answer #2 · answered by bigclicksyndicate 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on what type of vacation your looking for? If your looking for a remote destination try Barbados real untouched. If your looking to get crazy try Jamaica lots of things to try! As far as needing a passport, get one!! you'll will need one for everywhere come the new year.
2007-01-07 16:25:48 · answer #3 · answered by cjr378 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as of Jan 01, 2007 the USA requires a passport on its residents.
I Loved Grand Caymen, it was beautiful and had tons of things to do.
2007-01-07 16:24:25 · answer #4 · answered by Denise W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
see new travel requirements:
New Requirements for Travelers
* Media Notes
* Flyers & Fact Sheet
* Frequently Asked Questions
* Federal Regulations
Under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI)
The proposed implementation timeline has two phases:
* Beginning January 23, 2007, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda will be required to present a valid passport, Air NEXUS card, or U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Document, or an Alien Registration Card, Form I-551, if applicable.
* As early as January 1, 2008, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda by land or sea (including ferries), may be required to present a valid passport or other documents as determined by the Department of Homeland Security. While recent legislative changes permit a later deadline, the Departments of State and Homeland Security are working to meet all requirements as soon as possible. Ample advance notice will be provided to enable the public to obtain passports or passport cards for land/sea entries.
The passport requirement does NOT apply to U.S. citizens traveling to or returning directly from a U.S. territory. U.S. citizens returning directly from a U.S. territory are not considered to have left the United States and do not need to present a passport. U.S. territories include the following: Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Travel Documents for U.S. Citizens Under WHTI
Under the proposed implementation plan, the following documents will be acceptable to fulfill document requirements:
* U.S. Passport: U.S. citizens may present a valid U.S. passport when traveling via air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda, and may also use a U.S. passport when traveling via sea and land borders (including ferry crossings).
* The Passport Card (also referred to as the PASS Card): This limited-use passport in card format is currently under development and will be available for use for travel only via land or sea (including ferries) between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. Similar in size to a credit card, it will fit easily into a wallet.
* DOS and DHS also anticipate that the following documents will continue to be acceptable for their current travel uses under WHTI: SENTRI, NEXUS, FAST, and the U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Document. As proposed, members of the U.S. Armed Forces on active duty traveling on orders will continue to be exempt from the passport requirement.
Background
The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 requires the Department of Homeland Security and Department of State to develop and implement a plan to require all travelers, U.S. citizens and foreign nationals alike, to present a passport or other document, or a combination of documents, that denote identity and citizenship when entering the United States. Congress amended portions of the Act in 2006. The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative is the Administration’s proposed plan to implement this mandate.
The goal of the Initiative is to strengthen border security and facilitate entry into the United States for U.S. citizens and legitimate foreign visitors by providing standardized, secure and reliable documentation which will allow the Department of Homeland Security to quickly, reliably and accurately identify a traveler.
Media Notes
* 11/22/2006 Passports Required for Air Travel to United States as of January 23, 2007
* 10/17/2006 Department of State to Introduce Passport Card
Flyers & Fact Sheet
* Fact Sheet - Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (pdfPDF)
* Flyer on Passport Requirement for Air Travel to United States as of January 23, 2007 (pdfPDF)
Frequently Asked Questions
* Frequently Asked Questions about the New Travel Initiative Requirements (FAQs)
Federal Regulations
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Final Rule - Air Phase (pdf PDF)
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Proposed Rule - Passport Card (pdf PDF)
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Comments Submitted in Passport Card Rule Making Proceeding (DOS-2006-0329-0001)
Other Relevant Links
* Department of Homeland Security
* U.S. Customs and Border Protection
2007-01-07 20:15:29 · answer #5 · answered by roundater 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋