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09/17/2019

09/05/2019

Los Cabos, Mexico
Nov 5,12 or 19
Air & 7 nights in a 3.5-star beachfront all-inclusive resort
$659 + $540 tax
ACV SPCL - Holiday Inn

7 Night Canada & New England
May 29
Air, 7 night cruise & transfers
$1299 + $498 tax
NCL - Pearl (Ports: New York, Halifax, Saint John, Bar Harbour, Portland, Newport, New York)

08/29/2019

Varadero, Cuba
Nov 7-28
Air & 7 nights in a 4-star beachfront all-inclusive resort
$899 + $440 tax
SW - Ocean Patriarca or Vista or Iberostar Bella Vista or Melia Antillas

Luxury Tour of India
Dec 1
Air, 8 night 5-star guided tour, English speaking guide, sightseeing tours, 22 meals & transfers
$2099 + $460 tax
CSH - (Delhi, Jaipur, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra)

12 Night Greek Isles, Italy & Monaco Cruise
Nov 20
Air, 11 night cruise, 1 post night hotel and transfers
$1899 + $898 tax
NCL - Spirit (Rome, Santorini, Athens, Rhodes, Crete, Valletta, Sicily, Naples, Florence, Monte Carlo)

08/28/2019

Paris, Normandy & the Loire Tour
Sep 26 or Nov 14
Air, 7 nights guided vacation, 9 meals, sightseeing tours & transfers
From $1799 + $669 tax
Cosmos -

10 Night California Pacific Coast Cruise
Oct 22
10 night cruise roundtrip Vancouver
$1189 + $358 tax
PCL - (Vancouver, Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Barbara, San Francisco (x2), Vancouver)

Maui, Hawaii
Dec 10,11,12
Air & 7 nights in a condo hotel
$969 + $240 tax
ACV - Aston Maui Banyan (upgrade to 1 or 2 bedroom available)

08/22/2019

Ways You Can Miss a Flight

Well, not surprisingly, the main reason flights are missed is because of traffic or oversleeping. But not always! There are many ways to miss flights. And they aren’t just based on how late you arrive to the airport. Here are some other ways you can be left behind…
First, you misread your boarding pass. Your boarding pass clearly states your departure time, boarding time and the end of boarding time. When the doors close. It’s not uncommon for travelers to glance at their travel document and think the wrong time is for boarding. And if you show up at the end of the boarding time even while the plane is still there, they might not let you on.
Another way you can miss your flight is getting caught up enjoying the airport amenities. If you travel quite a bit you have probably notice that airports are upping their game on restaurant choices, spa treatments and shopping. Not to mention those lounges that you can buy day-passes to. Go ahead and enjoy yourself if you have enough time. Just keep an eye on the clock.
Another way that you can miss your flight is by leaving the gate area during a delay. Just because they say a delay will be 1 hour doesn’t mean it will stay that way. If they get the issue resolved before that, they aren’t going to wait the full hour. They will board the passengers and go! If they are calling your name and you are too far out to hear it, you can easily miss your flight.
And don’t forget that everyone is on-board they can leave early. Just because a flight is scheduled to close its doors at 9.30am, doesn’t mean they won’t close their doors at 9.20am if almost everyone is boarded. They will call you a few times but if you are out of ear shot of the PA system, you are out of luck.
And don’t forget to account for customs line ups and security. Depending on how busy the airport is, you can easily get help up at customs and security for much longer than you anticipated. Just another reason to give yourself ample time.
And, technology now makes it easier than ever to keep up with departure status at the airport. If you want to keep on top of your flight situation you can sign up for email or text notifications or you can download an app like Flight Aware that gives real time updates.

08/15/2019

Palm Springs, California
Dec 1-15
Air, 4 nights hotel, continental breakfast daily & transfers
$439 + $216 tax
WJV - Palm Mountain - hotel offers airport transfers and when booking through WJV resort fees are waived. Longer duration available as its daily departures

08/10/2019

08/08/2019

Avoid Passport Problems

So many travellers often forget to check the passport rules for each individual country that they’re visiting. This can lead to a lot of problems before the trip even beings, or worse… problems while in destination. Here are a few common rules to look into before every trip.

Most countries will have a set time frame in which your passport must remain valid from the date of your departure. Keep in mind; this is usually the date of your departure from your destination… not the date of arrival. Every country is different; some require 3 months while some require 8, so search each of your destinations on travel.gc.ca to find out what the entry and exit requirements are.
If you find that you will need to renew your passport before your trip, be aware that these can take time. If you’re lucky they may be able to rush it for you, but that’s never a fun waiting game. Check the requirements as early as possible so that you have adequate time for a renewal.
Also a reminder that children cannot get a 10 year passport --- only a 5 year passport - which may mean that the adults in the house may have a different renewal date that the kids.
Another situation for families when renewing passports is if your children’s passports was issued before they were 16 years old. You can use the passport until it’s expired. But after age 16, they will have to apply for an entirely new adult passport.
Another overlooked problem is damage to the passport itself. If it is ripped, water damaged or even just noticeably bent, it may be invalid. This depends on the severity of the damage and the strictness of the airport, but it’s best to get it replaced if there’s even a slight imperfection.
And keep in mind that a valid passport on its own may not even be enough. Some countries require 3 to 6 months validity after the date you leave their country. Some require 2 blank pages in your passport – like South Africa. Others require a valid passport and a travel visa. Visas can take weeks to attain and cost anywhere from 20 to 200 dollars. Some countries allow an electronic visa, or will grant visas at the airport, but some you will need to obtain in advance- so check the requirements for all of your destinations at “travel.gc.ca”.

Government of Canada's official one-stop-shop for comprehensive international travel information.

08/05/2019

12 Night Mediterranean Cruise
May 7
Air, 12 night cruise, transfers & $50 USD onboard credit
$1999 + $898 tax
RCI - Vision of the Seas

Ports: Barcelona, Kotor, Zadar, Venice (x2), Naples, Rome, Florence, Provence