We are leaving on the 23rd for MoBay and I can't find one of my sons birth certificates. We don't have passports. Do they check this? Does anyone know what I can do? It's too late to get another one.<BR><BR>Thanks for any help.

Oh yeah...try to get to the Registrar's office in the town he was born QUICK (or pay for overnite delivery) and get a copy of the birth certificate with the raised seal.<BR><BR>MoBay is International flying. With the stringent measures now, everyone has to have ID.<BR><BR>I HIGHLY recommend for future - domestic and international travel - get passports. It takes time to get the photos, processing of the paperwork, but it's worth all the aggrevation.

Call the town/county where he was born, quick. For a fee they can usually get a birth cert out to you fast.<BR><BR>Yes, he needs it, they definitely check. He doesn't need a photo ID if he's a little kid, I think after 16 they want that.

<BR><BR>This is off topic, but what and where is MoBay? I see this frequently, and can't figure it out.<BR>Thanks<BR>Sorry for the stupid question!

Not a stupid question at all. Nobody knows everything. MoBay is Montego Bay, Jamaica.

<BR>Thanks so much...<BR><BR>It all makes sense now!

I had a similar situation once traveling abroad. I couldn't for the life of me find my birth certificate or passport. I thought I knew exactly where it was and had moved couldn't find it. I called and had it sent overnight delivery. It arrived the day I left for the airport. It is possible. It can work out. It is just stress you don't need!!!

I did just that, called the registrar's office (it was in another state and since my mother lived there they said she could pick one up and overnight it to me. It was so stressful and my son by the way is 24, I stayed up all night last night trying to find it. We are going to be staying at the Wyndam Rose Hall Resort and we couldn't get all-inclusive which is going to suck because my other two sons are 19 and 22. This is our Christmas present to them and us. Thank you all so much for your input, it really was a life saver. I hope you all have a great Xmas and a wonderful New Year.

<BR>What a Mamma's boy you have brought up.<BR><BR>At 24 years-of-age, your son should be responsible enough to look after his own paperwork. The thought of poor mamma staying up all night worrying about a grown man (or he should be) and running around for him is disgusting.<BR><BR>I traveled the world at 20 years-of-age including university in Europe. I made my own arrangements, took care of myself, payed my own way with my summer earnings, and was responsible for my actions. My mommy didn't have to hold my hand and wipe my tushie.<BR><BR>But then again, as it is only 4 days till you leave, and you have left your preparations for the last minute, then have to appeal to Fodor's readers for help, I guess he doesn't have very good genes to start with.<BR><BR>Glad to be my own man.<BR><BR>

How rude and totally pointless. I hope you don't act like such a pompous know it all to your family and friends. Hopefully you just save that for strangers.

You know for all you know he could have a mental problem, health issues. How dare you come on here with your snooty attitude. <BR><BR>Jana, you will find all these papers when you get home!! Guarenteed. I apologize for the rude remarks by some people.

If he's 24 then he also needs a driver's license. In fact all 3 do - or a state issued non-driver license.

Jana, why can't you get the All Inclusive at the Wyndham Rose Hall? They do offer it and I can't imagine if you are staying there why they won't let you have it?<BR><BR>This doesn't make any sense.

I booked our trip through expedia and they said they had no more all inclusive. I booked in October so maybe that's why I really don't know. But it will be okay anyway I'm sure.<BR><BR>And to Independent,my son just graduated from college in August and I was going through his paperwork to locate the document and couldn't find it.(as he has just moved to another state) The only response to you is: A true &quot;MAN&quot; would never be so rude especially to someone he has never met. But then I didn't raise you and I would never dare to say your mother didn't raise you properly, your just independent and don't learn. From time to time everyone misplaces something in their life, and when you do (because you're no exception)I hope you will be able to ask for someone's advice and get a kind response instead of the one you gave me. May God Bless YOU.

I'm 41 and have lived away from home since I went to college at age 18. I took care of most of my own stuff like this, but my mother always kept a few things. What I wouldn't give if she were alive to do so today...<BR><BR>Have fun at MoBay Jana.

Should have typed what I WOULD give.

Jana - You will be able to add in the all inlusive plan once you arrive at Wyndham. Make sure the birth cert. that your mother picks up at the clerks office is state issued and has a raised seal. Have fun!

Jana, make sure you add the all inclusive when you get there. The Wyndham Rose Hall is very expensive for snacks and drinks. It is worth the AI price.