Traveler's Aide: When a foreign coup affects your travel plans

USA Today has an article which describes a traveler attempting to receive a refund for her tickets which were cancelled due to the recent political unrest in Honduras. Since there is no federal regulation requiring airlines to reimburse travelers due to civil or political unrest, the author recommends purchasing trip cancellation insurance with a "Cancel for Any Reason" option. Read the full article here.

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NEW Border Rules Begin Today, June 1, 2009

Headed to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or the Caribbean?

Here's a tip: Take your passport to avoid a headache coming home. New Border rules require you to have a passport or passport card to enter the US.

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