In case you had not heard, effective January 23, 2007, passport regulations for US Travelers changed. Now all Americans traveling to Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean will need a government issued passport. Since, on average, it takes about 6 weeks to process a passport, the chances of securing one before Spring Break would be slim to none, short of paying extra for an expediting service. So, if snow, sleet and rain have you daydreaming of warm sunny beaches and balmy breezes then we’ve got great news? There are 5 Caribbean destinations, are actually territories or commonwealths of the USA that passport free destinations. 5 great destinations in the Caribbean for which you will not need a passport Don’t have a passport and need a winter getaway to a Destination Villa now? No worries. Destination Villas editors have selected the ultimate no problem, no passport destinations. The U.S. Virgin Islands: St Thomas, St Croix and St. John, are official territories of the United States. Nowhere else in the Caribbean offers such value. They have long been some of the favorite destinations in the Caribbean and offer secluded beaches, national parks, duty-free shopping and world-class diving.
Related links: http://www.usvi.net/usvi/
Puerto Rico is a self-governing commonwealth in association with United States and as such, American tourists can enjoy entrance passport free. From fabulous shopping to El Yunquer Rain Forest you will find more ways to relax and enjoy your vacation than almost anywhere else in the world, Hawaii, while not technically in the Caribbean, is a tropical paradise. Better still, no passport is required. Hawaii became the 50th state in 1959.
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