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St Thomas No Passport Required
ffective January 2007, all quickly or without a passport,
travelers to Latin America there is still a destination for
and the Caribbean will need you.
a U.S. passport for air travel.
The change comes as the U.S. If you are still hoping to plan a
Department of Homeland Security spur-of-the-moment Caribbean
attempts to alleviate travel getaway, say hello to St. Thomas.
concerns about border security Regarding the newly-effective
under the Western Hemisphere Western Hemisphere Travel
Travel Initiative (WHTI) and the Initiative, the U.S. Government
Intelligence Reform and Terrorism recently announced that the
Prevention Act of 2004. Unlike legislation will not affect
previous years when passports travel to U.S. territories,
were not required for travel to including the U.S. Virgin
the Caribbean, this upcoming Islands. As the heart of the U.S.
travel season may provide Virgin Islands, St. Thomas
headaches for many. As plenty of remains an excellent Caribbean
tourists may have planned family destination, but also gains the
vacations or scheduled weddings honor of being one of the few
unaware of the new passport destinations
rules, many analysts foresee a
rush on new passport applications As might be expected, the U.S.
at the beginning of the year. Virgin Islands are certainly
Also, because this program will pleased that American tourists
be in its first tourism season, will be able to visit anytime,
there exists a strong possibility without the formality of a
for delays beyond the outlined passport. Pamela Richards, the
timeframes for passport Commissioner of Tourism for the
applications. However, if you islands, states that it is
want to travel to the Caribbean important to retain a “welcoming
position as America’s Caribbean.” You will also find a number of
The welcome extends beyond St. museums and historic sites
Thomas, as well. The agreement scattered throughout the capital,
allowing U.S. citizens to travel offering a glimpse into the
to St. Thomas, as if they were island’s rich Caribbean past.
not leaving the country, also
includes St. Thomas’ sister For the traveler hoping to
islands, St. Croix and St. John. interact with aquatic life, the
Coral World Ocean Park has been a
This news is certainly as longtime favorite. With over five
important to business travelers acres of aquariums featuring the
as it is to tourists. The Caribbean’s most vibrant sea life
decision to treat the U.S. Virgin and plenty of interactive
Islands as a domestic location programs, the Coral World Ocean
under the Western Hemisphere Park is a great destination for
Travel Initiative will ensure families or any adventurous
that important business tourist. Another great activity
relationships aren’t hindered by for a quick getaway to St. Thomas
the difficulties of international is a ride on the Atlantis XV, a
travel or the need to acquire submarine allowing you to view
passports. pristine underwater habitats up
close. To catch an aerial view
When planning your quick getaway you will never experience at
to St. Thomas, you will probably home, venture to either
want to spend some time duty-free Bluebeard’s Castle – a colonial
shopping in Charlotte Amalie. The watchtower overlooking the
capital of the island, Charlotte Caribbean – or St. Peter
Amalie is a charming colonial Mountain, both the highest peak
town filled with exquisite in St. Thomas and another great
restaurants and luxury stores. area for shopping and dining.
notice – whether for business or
If you are looking to get away, a spur-of-the-moment vacation -
especially during these harsh St. Thomas now promises all the
winter months, why not try exotic allure of the Caribbean
something a little different? without the hassle of
Because if you are looking to international travel.
visit the Caribbean on short
About the Author:
This article was written by Justin Burch. Justin writes select pieces about enjoying a Marriott Caribbean Vacation at the St. Thomas
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