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The word is out -- gas prices in Tijuana are much cheaper than in San Diego. But some drivers are still afraid to cross the border to save cash. NBC 7/39's Consumer Bob Hansen headed south and has a list of some dos and don'ts for drivers who want to make the journey south.

Rob and Mary Ladner pictured their dream retirement as a sailing trip around the world. But everything changed when they cruised into the big, balmy bay of Puerto Vallarta 10 years ago.

Hurricane Ike, which blasted the densely populated Texas coast and swept through Houston on Saturday, could trigger insurance claims between $8 billion and $18 billion, according to early estimates of the damage.

The passport card facilitates entry and expedites document processing at U.S. land and sea ports-of-entry when arriving from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda. The card may not be used to travel by air. Otherwise, it carries the rights and privileges of the U.S. passport book and is adjudicated to the exact same standards.

At long last and after much ado, the U.S. Department of State finally has begun mailing out new passport cards.

Mexico, too, is a popular destination, especially for Americans. The prices are comparable to those in India, but the flights are direct and cheaper.

Citizens returning to America won't need passport until June 2009. American citizens won't need a passport to cross the land borders until the middle of next year, delaying that requirement by more than a year.

This year Ensenada’s culinary wizards and regional winemakers have moved their art-form up several notches by providing local and regional guests with premium wine and gourmet entrees that continue to please casual diners and those with the most sophisticated palates.

Even more than the weak economy, the plummeting dollar has clamped down on U.S. group travel to Europe. But one region where the dollar still has relatively high bang for the buck is Latin America.

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The enhanced license can be used instead of a passport at all U.S. land and sea crossings between Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the Caribbean.
Officials are hoping the EDLs will provide a quicker border crossing.

People who chafe at the cost of a passport or worry about carrying one to the beach at Rocky Point will soon have a cheaper, easier option.

Despite record-breaking fuel prices, typical RV trips remain the least expensive type of vacation, according to a new study comparing vacation costs.

Mexico has more than 120 golf courses, concentrated in the resort areas, with excellent options in Mexico City and Guadalajara. Los Cabos, in Baja Sur, has become the country's preeminent golf destination; the Puerto Vallarta area enjoys a growing reputation. Visitors to Mexico can also enjoy scuba diving, volcano and mountain climbing, tennis, racquetball, squash, water-skiing, surfing, bicycling, and horseback riding.

All travelers to Mexico are required to present proof of citizenship, such as an original birth certificate with a raised seal, a valid passport, or naturalization papers. Those using a birth certificate should also have current photo identification, such as a driver's license or official ID. If the last name on the birth certificate is different from your current name, bring a photo identification card and legal proof of the name change, such as the original marriage license or certificate. Note: Photocopies are not acceptable.

Because of upcoming new rules for international travel, the Department of State is urging Americans to apply for passports now, regardless of whether they are planning any international travel in the near future.

Some say the only way to see Mexico is drive through it. With the construction of highway and toll roads by both the government and private individuals, you are now able to complete a trip from the Texas border to Acapulco on a multi-lane thoroughfare. With the addition of modern road and tolls, driving through Mexico along such corridors offers a chance to take a road trip otherwise not considered.