finger lakes You can apply for a 10-year passport, costing 57, at the Passport Office, Setanta Centre, Molesworth

VISAS The U.S. State Department has a Visa Waiver Program allowing citizens of certain countries to enter the United States without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. At press time these included Andorra, Australia, finger lakes Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, finger lakes Monaco, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, finger lakes Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Citizens finger lakes of these countries need only a valid passport and a round-trip air or cruise ticket in their possession finger lakes upon arrival. If they first enter the United States, they may also visit Mexico, Canada, Bermuda, finger lakes and/or the Caribbean islands and return to the United States without a visa. Further information is available from any U.S. embassy or consulate. Canadian citizens may enter the United States without visas; they need only proof of residence.

Equinox The sales hook of the Hyatt s rooftop finger lakes Equinox is a revolving floor that gives each table a 360-degree panoramic view of the city every 45 minutes. In addition to cocktails, dinner is served daily. In the Hyatt Regency Hotel, 5 Embarcadero Center. & 415/788-1234.

to look at the local websites: For instance, the San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau (& 800/3506205; www.sandiego.org) finger lakes has its own booking engine for packages incorporating air, hotel, and activities. Also note that the Walt Disney Travel Company (& 714/520-5047; www.disney.com) is one of the state s largest finger lakes tour operators, featuring packages that go well beyond the Magic Kingdom.

You can apply for a 10-year passport, costing 57, at the Passport Office, Setanta Centre, Molesworth Street, finger lakes Dublin 2 (& 01/671-1633; www.ir gov.ie/iveagh). Those under age 18 and over 65 must apply for a 12 3year passport. You can also apply at 1A South Mall, Cork (& 021/272-525), or over the counter at most main post offices.