The US Department of State has announced an increase in passport fee effective July 13, 2010.
Adult Passport (16 or older): New fee is $135.00.
Adult Passport (16 or older): Renewal fee is $110.00.
Minor Passport (under 16): New fee is $105.00.
Passport fees also cover the costs of providing emergency services for American citizens overseas in crisis situations and to implement new technology for fraud prevention security features. |
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New Delhi's IGI Airport to begin operations
Operations at Terminal 3 at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in New Delhi has begun since July 28, 2010.
IGI Airport Delhi Terminal 3 | Thereafter all international airlines has shifted their operations from the existing Terminal 2 to Terminal 3. The Terminal 3, which is claimed to be the sixth largest in the world in terms of its size of 5.4 million square feet, will handle both domestic and international traffic with a capacity to handle 34 million passengers per annum.
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THAILAND WELCOMES TOURISTS
Gala Welcome Dinner  | Thai Airways International and the Tourism Authority of Thailand jointly invited over 500 travel agents and journalists from around the world as part of a Mega Fam trip "Thailand Today" to showcase some of Thailand's best destinations and products. The Mega event was hosted during July 12 to 16 to boost tourism in response to the declining number of tourist caused by recent political turmoil. This is the best time to visit. Call us for Wellness & Spa package in THAILAND. ECO-TOURISM CHIANGMAI THAILAND
Painted by elephant. | Wildlife volunteering offers a unique opportunity for travelers to get involved in eco-tourism at the Elephant Conservation Center in Lamphang province near Chiangmai. The 2000 acre reserve is one of the few sanctuaries in the world where elephants can live and enjoy retirement, free from hard labor. Volunteers can spend a day or more staying in rustic huts with three vegetarian meals. Activities include help in feeding, bathing and nursing the elephants. Park offer daily tours with elephant shows and joy rides for tourists. All proceeds help in the maintenance and upkeep of the park. For more information check www.elephantnaturepark.org/volunteer. |
