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ern hemisphere must now also present a passport or other documents compliant with the Western
Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI; see www.getyouhome.gov for details). Children 15 and un-
der may continue entering with only a U.S. birth certificate, or other proof of U.S. citizenship.
Residents of Australia can pick up an application from your local post office or any branch of
Passports Australia, but you must schedule an interview at the passport office to present your ap-
plication materials. Call the Australian Passport Information Service at & 131-232, or visit the gov-
ernment website at www.passports.gov.au .
Passport applications for residents of Canada are available at travel agencies throughout
Canada or from the central Passport Ofice, Department of Foreign Affairs and International
Trade, Ottawa, ON K1A 0G3 ( & 800/567-6868; www.ppt.gc.ca ) . Note: Canadian children who
travel must have their own passports. However, if you hold a valid Canadian passport issued be-
fore December 11, 2001, that bears the name of your child, the passport remains valid for you and
your child until it expires.
Residents of Ireland can apply for a 10-year passport at the Passport Ofice, Setanta Centre,
Molesworth St., Dublin 2 ( & 353/1-671-1633; www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx). Those under age 18
and over 65 must apply for a 3-year passport. You can also apply at 1A South Mall, Cork ( & 353/
21-494-4700 ) or at most main post offices.
Residents of New Zealand can pick up a passport application at any New Zealand Passports Of-
fice or download it from their website. Contact the Passports Office at & 0800/225-050 in New
Zealand, or 04/474-8100; or log on to www.passports.govt.nz .
Residents of the United Kingdom can pick up an application for a standard 10-year passport
(5-year passport for children under 16) at your nearest passport office, major post office, or travel
agency; or contact the United Kingdom Passport Service ( & 0300/222-0000;
www.ukpa.gov.uk ).
Police Call & 911 for police, fire, or ambulance.
Safety Although tourist areas are generally safe, visitors should always stay alert, even in laid-
back Hawaii (and especially in Waikiki). It's wise to ask the island tourist office if you're in doubt
about which neighborhoods are safe. Avoid deserted areas, especially at night. Don't go into any
city park at night unless there's an event that attracts crowds—for example, the Waikiki Shell con-
certs in Kapiolani Park. Generally speaking, you can feel safe in areas where there are many
people and open establishments.
Avoid carrying valuables with you on the street, and don't display expensive cameras or electronic
equipment. Hold on to your pocketbook, and place your billfold in an inside pocket. In theaters,
restaurants, and other public places, keep your possessions in sight.
Oahu has seen a series of purse-snatching incidents, in which thieves in slow-moving cars or on
foot have snatched handbags from female pedestrians. The Honolulu police department advises
women to carry purses on the shoulder away from the street or, better yet, to wear the strap across
the chest instead of on one shoulder. Women with clutch bags should hold them close to their
chest. Muggings have also been recently reported at bus stops on the North Shore, so you may
want to rent a car rather than take the bus if visiting that area.