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Originally Posted by maleficent
When I got my passport renewed a few years back, there is an 'expedited fee' that they tackon if you you need your passport within a month... I'm sure that fee will rise sharply -- because they can...
I actually prefer using my passport for travel because I like having the stamps, it's a cool reminder of where I've been
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It's also key for getting in and out of Cuba (so I'm told
) They gladly welcome you to Cuba with your U.S. Passport and U.S. $$$ but you must travel from an intermediary destination (i.e. fly to Mexico then fly to Cuba). The Cuban officals will not stamp your passport but they do still check it.
I have a house in the Virgin Islands and last year alone I was there on four occasions. It's always been easier to get back into the US (mainland) with a passport and I too like the stamps as a keepsake for the places I've been.