This answer used to be valid but has now changed:

Generally a passport is not required for Canada,
Mexico, and the Caribbean (except for Barbados) as long
as you have an original birth certificate (not a photo
copy). If you do not have an original copy of your
birth certificate and are not sure where to obtain one,
go to www.vitalrec.com. For Barbados and most other
foreign countries, a passport is necessary. Even an
infant must have a passport. Some countries require
that the passport expiration date is at least six
months beyond your return date.

However, now in order to return to the U.S. you will
need your passport, even if you are going to Canada.
the updated security measures have made these changes.

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Gastric distress is caused by contaminated water.
To help prevent this problem, insist on obtaining
bottled water with the seal still intact. Use this
water for brushing teeth. Avoid ice in drinks, and
avoid salads and raw vegetables that may not have been
washed in purified water. If you do start having
problems, try over-the-counter aids such as Imodium or Cipro Flaxin.

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Here is an accepted answer to this common question.

You do not need to tip for simple questions, but
help in making reservations might warrant five to ten
dollars, even more if the reservations were difficult
to secure.

Also, a tip for locals, if you want to get reservations
to hard to get into places, go to your local 4 to 5 star
hotel and ask the concierge there to make reservations
for you…..

Tags: tipping - concierge - hotel - reservations

Another frequently asked question about luggage:

Answer:

Be sure to use the same name that is on the
airline reservation. Note the airlines, the flight
number, and the date of travel. Also note the
destination hotel name and phone number. To avoid
burglary while you are on vacation, do not use your
street address. You may use the phone number and
address of a friend who has your itinerary. Put the
same information inside your luggage in case the tag is
removed. If your luggage is similar in appearance to
other luggage, decorate your luggage with something flashy
so that other travelers won’t mistake your luggage for theirs.

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Here is the answer to

What documents will I need to travel into Mexico?

Besides either a birth certificate or a passport,
you will also need a photo ID and a Mexico Tourist
Card. The Mexico Tourist Card is given to you on the
plane and must be shown upon arrival. It will be
surrendered upon leaving Mexico.

Here is the answer to the popular travel question:

How much shall I tip my hotel housekeeper?

Two dollars per night in a lower class hotel is
sufficient, and then up from there according to the
situation. It is not usually necessary to tip for one
night, or if you are staying in a bed and breakfast. It
might be wisest to leave a tip each morning because the
housekeepers work different shifts.

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