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No Passport, No Cry

Just in time for your winter getaway to the Caribbean, the U.S. government on January 23 will require that all travelers–including US citizens–have a valid passport for reentry to the U.S. by air from throughout the Western Hemisphere. Flunked geography? This means you’ll need a passport for trips to Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. If you’re one of the 73% of Americans without a passport, Kayak.com is here to provide a list of islands you can visit–even if your only form of ID is a Costco membership card.It doesn’t get any more patriotic than the U.S. Virgin Islands - well, unless you’re vacationing in Crawford, Texas, with W. Which island should you visit? Let us help:

St. John flights | hotels | cruises | forums
If your idea of heaven is snuggling with your honey in an intimate boutique hotel on a secluded beach, then St. John is the island for you. This is also the island for you overachievers who need to exercise on vacation. With more than two-thirds of the island preserved as national park land, there are an endless number of hikes to keep the vacation pounds off your hips.

St. Thomas flights | hotels | cruises | forums
St. Thomas offers the widest selection of US branded hotels, so if you live and die by your rewards program, this is your island to build up points or use them for a free vacation. St. Thomas is also the shopping capital of the Caribbean so if your wallet isn’t swiped first, take advantage of the $1,200 duty-free allowance. Bring home a $3 “Ya Man” t-shirt for us.

St. Croix flights | hotels | cruises | forums
If you’re looking to trade in your three-piece suit for a wet suit, then look into St. Croix. Buck Island, a national monument, features labyrinths and grottoes for more experienced divers. Don’t worry my snorkeling brethren, the island is surrounded by a massive coral system which is home to over 250 species of fish.

San Juan flights | hotels | cruises | forums
If you follow professional baseball or live in NYC, then you already know that Puerto Rico is the unofficial 51st state. If you love the nightlife–from casinos to upscale restaurants and of course enough bars to keep you hopping for days–then book a room in the cosmopolitan capital of San Juan today.

Deals:

St. Thomas
7-night Carnival cruise to St. Thomas, more from $429
St. Croix
St. Croix beachfront resort from $187/night

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Savoring the homegrown,Steve and Paul, Kayak.com co-founders

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Sure you’ve heard of the islands recommended in this newsletter but what about Marco Island or Dauphine Island? We put together a list of islands right in your backyard. And since one or more of these islands might be in driving distance, you can go nuts on the size of your toiletries or pack as many lighters and eye brow tweezers as your locked luggage will carry!Get the Fare Buzz for these red, white and blue islands from your home airport.

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