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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.

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.

Aug. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Mexico's peso declined after the U.S. Federal Reserve said the risk that inflation may quicken is ``significant,'' indicating policy makers may begin to increase lending rates this year.

The State Department's new passport cards, wallet-size identification cards designed to speed border crossings by U.S. citizens to Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean, are proving popular already.

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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.

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.

Most people are tightening their belt on spending this year. But that doesn't have to mean cutting out travel. With planning and creativity, you can still find great travel deals and have a wonderful vacation.

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Levin said if someone goes to Mexico solely to buy gasoline, that fuel is subject to importation requirements. But the purchase is considered "incidental" if made while in Mexico on other business.

With gas prices and airfare on the rise, you probably want to save money on every aspect of your trip. Cheap hotels are one idea, but vacation rentals, furnished apartments and even youth hostels can be lower cost alternatives.

For business travelers headed overseas, getting a visa, when required, can be the worst part of the trip. It requires filling out forms, surrendering your passport for a few days or a week and paying a fee that can seem exorbitant, sometimes only with cash or a money order. For a multicountry itinerary, it can take a month to get all the visas approved.

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.

There's no need to cross an ocean to explore rain forests, those lush, humid ecosystems characterized by massive trees, a boggling array of plant and animal life, and annual rainfalls of 100 inches or more. If your grandson will tolerate a short hop over the Caribbean Sea or Gulf of Mexico, Central America has lots of options.

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.

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.