Border Crossings - June-Canada, USA & Mexico News

Most of us are all aware that June 1, 2009 heralds the newest border crossing laws for crossing into the USA from Canada or from the USA to Canada go into effect. In short, WILSON RING, an Associated Press Writer commented:

Headed to Montreal or Canadians visiting Michigan's Mackinac Island? For travelers who normally go there, those trips get a little more complex this summer. (Meaning - these are popular vacation or weekend spots, so don't wait, get your ducks in a row now!!)

As enhanced border crossing requirements loom, more states and provinces are putting in place the tools needed to make it easier for people to go between the U.S. and Canada.

There are still a few loose ends, but officials with U.S. Customs and Border Protection say they will be ready June 1, the day the United States fully implements the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative.

The initiative strengthens documentation requirements for everyone entering the country, calling for passports or special driver's licenses.

The requirements will be in effect along the entire U.S. border with Canada. The initiative doesn't affect Mexican nationals, who are already required to present a passport and visa to come into the U.S.

See full document at Yahoo's news AND the "new" driver's licenses that make it easier for those In the Quebec area and USA's Eastern border states who travel back and forth. When is it going to be made available for the rest of us, I wonder? Seems it might make travel to these two areas a little easier.

However, you still really really need to apply for that passport... and travel the world, prices are the best I've seen in years, many worldwide Villa Vacation Rentals are offering anywhere from 3-10% savings, which could mean a lot of green to you. Cruise lines have new itineraries, low prices, great incentives, 2 for 1 in some cases, and free air in others. The Caribbean (and Mexico) vacation packages have excellent rates, free upgrades and more. Great Summer Specials abound.