Most definitely! Though with Captain in Boise, you in NY and us here, logistics might get a little messy. I think my son and I are doing a cruise next summer, Western Carribbean, we should all go. He just takes off to hang with his friends in the kid's club and I'll be all alone

I'm tring to plan a trip to Canada next year

I know Captain would love to do a cruise...he has mentioned it before! And I know I would love to....my girls did the same to me when we went on a cruise a few years ago, so I sat out reading a book and enjoying the ocean.

maybe we could have a JSH cruise

that would be fun....

and maybe Mike and Van would pay for it

That would be, wouldn't it? CB, btw, I'm an excellent travel planner, should you need a hand. And, remember, you'll need a passport, you should probably apply asap because right now, it's taking anywhere from 3-6 months to get one, if you don't already have one.

no I don't I've been meaning to get one for years

ooooh crap that reminds me...I have to get one too!!

I don't even know how to start

http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/first/first_832.html

You can download the forms and directions here. Once you have everything together, you can take it to the post office for processing (but not every post office does it, I don't think). Eileen?

As I'm so good with the travel advice, I don't have one either!

Not every post office does it that I know of....some of the town post offices are too small to be bothered. But thanks for letting me know where to get the forms..

No prob! I've downloaded them so many times, but have never actually gotten around to doing anything with them. Now, my excuse is I'm waiting until my divorce is final because my last name is gonna change LOL, after that, who knows!

I don't believe you need a passport just for Canada,??
I know I DIDN'T when I crossed in MY TRUCK??

You don't at the moment. You actually don't need one to go into Canada but you will need one returning into the States. The new law was supposed to go into effect early this year but they had so many problems with the passport office that they've postponed enforcement of it. But, soon, you'll need a passport to get into the US every time you leave it.

What happens if you don't have a passport.....Can you stay in Canada??? That doesn't sound that bad..........

I don't know? I wouldn't mind staying in Mexico, though, Gulf side. Great tequila and cheap

Really what happens if you don't have a passport and the other counrty doesn't want you?......Do you stand on the border in time out

FYI, from the passport link I posted before:

The U.S. Departments of State and Homeland Security announced Friday, June 8, that U.S. citizens traveling to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or countries in the Caribbean region, who have applied for, but not yet received passports, can re-enter the United States by air. This accommodation will expire at the end of September, and beginning October 1, 2007, all U.S. Citizens traveling outside the United States will be required to present a valid passport to enter and depart from the United States. This accommodation does not mean that Americans are exempt from meeting the entry requirements of Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or countries in the Caribbean region, some of which require a passport, certified birth certificate, or other evidence of citizenship for entry.

We have reached out to the governments of countries affected by WHTI to consult with them about our announcement. Many of them have agreed to take a flexible approach toward their own entry requirements. For the most current information on entry requirements at their destination, travelers should contact their airline.

U.S. citizens traveling to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or countries in the Caribbean region who have applied for, but not yet received passports, can re-enter the United States by air by presentation of a government issued photo identification and Department of State official proof of application for a passport through September 30, 2007. The federal government is making this accommodation for air travel due to longer than expected processing times for passport applications in the face of record-breaking demand. U.S. Citizens who departed the U.S. under this travel accommodation prior to October 1, 2007 with Department of State official proof of application and government-issued identification will be readmitted with these same documents if returning to the United States after September 30.

The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) was mandated by Congress in the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 to strengthen border security and facilitate entry into the United States for citizens and legitimate international visitors. WHTI requirements for air travel took effect on January 23, 2007.

Adults who have applied for but not yet received a passport should present government-issued photo identification and an official proof of application from the U.S. Department of State. Children under the age of 16 traveling with their parents or legal guardian will be permitted to travel with the child’s proof of application status. Children traveling alone should carry a copy of their birth certificate, baptismal record or a hospital record of birth in the United States in addition to their passport application status documentation. This accommodation applies to all American citizens who apply for passports, until September 30, when this accommodation period ends. U.S. citizens with pending passport applications can obtain proof of application at: http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/status/status_2567.html.

Since implementation, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has and will continue to exercise its current authorities in unique circumstances to allow individuals subject to the WHTI requirements into the United States based on other evidence of identity and citizenship.

Travel document security remains a top priority for the U.S. Government. Both the 9/11 Commission and the U.S. Congress urged strengthening of travel documents to prevent entry of terrorists across our borders, reduce use of fraudulent documents, and speed up entry procedures.

Maybe I'll just apply for citizenship in Canada....It seems easier than traveling