Thanks to all that provided supportive and helpful information. I will definitely look into an official web site before traveling. My initial thought was that there would be several travelers out there that have been to these countries and had personal knowledge of the requirement. For those that responded in the spirit it was asked I sincerely appreciate your helpful feedback. What ceases to amaze me is why so many people get so up tight over honest questions and end up making such a big deal about it and start throwing insults back and forth. If certain individuals aren't interested in the subject or don't care for the way a question was worded or don't care for various responses then why don't they just ignore it and move on. Oh, and yes I am a US citizen.

<<<"Oh, and yes I am a US citizen.">>>

We knew that! ;)