Subject: {FIRSTNAME}, here's how you go about sticking to A Simple Plan ...

Hello {FIRSTNAME},

Thank you for subscribing to my Vacation Cruising ecourse! In this ecourse you'll learn all about:

1. Part 1 - A Word About Travel Agents. 
2. Part 2 - Doing It On Your Own.
3. Part 3 - A Simple Plan.
4. Part 4 - To Insure Proper Service.
5. Part 5 - Getting Your Drink On!

Let's go ahead & get started today with "Part 3 - A Simple Plan".

Part 3 - A Simple Plan
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Knowing what type of information you'll need to have before you board and what to pack isn't an exact science.  However, it does help to know in advance what to expect and how to plan your cruise.

Paper Work
Your ticket packet information will give you specific instructions, but most cruise lines will require at least a state issued picture I.D., even if your cruise will stay in U.S. territorial waters. If your ship is going to another country, you'll probably need to bring a passport or a birth certificate with a raised seal and a governmentally issued I.D. such as a driver's license. 

Whether you need a passport or not depends on where you are going. Foreign travel often requires a passport. However, you may be able to enter some countries with just a notarized birth certificate with a raised seal and your driver's license. Although, some countries may not require much to enter, you'll still need proof of citizenship when you re-enter the United States. You'll need to find out if any of the foreign travel you are planning will require a passport or visa. 

If you don't have a passport, apply for one at least 3 months before travel. If you already have a passport, make sure it will still be valid for your entire trip. If your passport will be within six months of expiration while you're traveling, you may want to get a new passport since some countries now require that your passport must be valid six months after your return to the U.S. 

You can get a passport at a State Department Passport Agency, a clerk of any Federal or State Court of record, designated municipal or county official or a designated U.S. Post Office. They usually run around $100 for an adult, so be sure and figure this expense into your cruise budget.

To get your passport, you will, most likely, need to appear in person at the issuing facility. If you are a first time applicant, you'll need to appear in person at one of the official locations listed above. You will also need to appear in person if it has been more than 12 years since your last passport was issued or you were under 16 years of age when your last passport was issued. Applicants under 13 are not always required to appear in person since a parent or guardian may execute the application on the child's behalf.

Next time we'll be discussing alittle about "To Insure Proper Service".

For more information about this part of A Simple Plan, please refer to my definitive guide to Vacation Cruising at <YOUR WEBSITE URL>

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