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  1. The Children’s #Passport Issuance Alert Program is one tool to prevent International Parental Abduction. Learn more: ow.ly/b9dWl 6:10 AM May 25th via HootSuite
  2. Today is National Missing Children’s Day. Secretary Clinton discusses International Parental Abduction [VIDEO]: ow.ly/b9dwu 6:08 AM May 25th via HootSuite
  3. #TravelTuesday Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) #travel website offers vaccine info + health tips before you go... 10:25 AM May 22nd via HootSuite
  4. #TravelWarning Consider risks of traveling to #SaudiArabia due to ongoing security threat goo.gl/pdbkh 12:07 PM May 18th via web
  5. #TravelTuesday The San Diego #Passport Agency has special Saturday hours for May 19, 2012. Book an appointment in advance: /ow.ly/aKq8X 7:40 AM May 15th via HootSuite
  6. RT @statedept: U.S. officials announce national strategy to increase #travel and #tourism: go.usa.gov/V7U #visitUS 12:52 PM May 10th via HootSuite
  7. Go Guides offer dedicated info for students abroad in our #travel to go section. #TravelTuesday ow.ly/aMsHj 12:47 PM May 8th via HootSuite
  8. May is Older Americans Month. #TravelTuesday tips for #travel or #retirement overseas: ow.ly/aCTOu 6:41 AM May 1st via HootSuite
  9. 2011 saw 16% increase in assaults against U.S. citizens during overseas #travel. Consular officers can help. Learn how: ow.ly/aouSZ 7:45 AM Apr 26th via HootSuite
  10. Even if you are an American, local laws apply while you #travel. Learn about your destination and enroll in STEP: ow.ly/aouIC 8:45 AM Apr 25th via HootSuite
  11. #Bahrain #TravelAlert updated today to alert U.S. citizens to potential for unrest. ow.ly/1LbsQ4 8:03 AM Apr 25th via HootSuite
  12. RT @Wandermania: Feels good 2 B recognized by the US govt for using social media in this way > ow.ly/avBgq Thanx @TravelGov!... 7:44 AM Apr 25th via HootSuite
  13. RT @StateDept: This is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. Stay safe while traveling abroad: go.usa.gov/yUy 6:38 AM Apr 25th via HootSuite
  14. Assistant Secretary David Donahue is @powwow2012 in partnership with #travel industry ow.ly/aprlW 6:05 AM Apr 24th via HootSuite
  15. #Cote d'Ivoire #TravelWarning to update security situation. ow.ly/1L6aWA 7:10 PM Apr 23rd via HootSuite
  16. RT @StateDept: Latest on #DipNote: National Crime Victims' Rights Week and Staying Safe Abroad go.usa.gov/yUy 12:02 PM Apr 23rd via HootSuite
  17. Americans who #travel in summer 71% more likely to be robbed than those that go in winter. Know what to do: ow.ly/aou8L 8:40 AM Apr 23rd via HootSuite
  18. Follow @BrandUSA @DiscoverAmerica for insights into America as a top #travel destination #ipw12 6:30 AM Apr 23rd via HootSuite
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