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Understanding Time Zones

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When You Travel, Chances Are You Will Encounter Time Shifts.

Sir Sanford Fleming, a Canadian railroad engineer and visionary, set out the basics of time zones around the world to help his trains keep schedules. Before Fleming’s invention, each train station in each town had its own time based on the overhead sun at noon.

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Proper Attire Required, Be Prepared

Travel Dress Code Tips

When travelling in foreign lands you must respect the customs and traditions of your host country. Just as you would expect strangers to be respectful of your own community practices. Most Canadian travellers choose exotic or historically interesting places to broaden their understanding of our planet. The more differences you encounter, the more

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Cuba and Travel Insurance

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Canadians Must Have Medical Insurance When Travelling to Cuba

Here is a summary of the new, as of May 1, 2010 requirements for Canadian travellers heading into and out of Cuba. Basically you must have medical insurance to get in and all medical bills must be paid before you are allowed to leave

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Mexico = Canadian Passports Needed as of March 1

The Mexico Tourism Board has announced that Canadians travelling to Mexico will need valid passports as of March 1, 2010. The tourism board says the move aligns Mexico with all the security measures established by the International Civil Aviation Organization. This measure harmonizes Mexican boarder control policy with that of Canada and the US under the

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Notes from Jennifer:
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  • Many times international airfare can be placed on a no cost/no obligation hold for up to 72 hours on providing only your full name as it appears in your passport.
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  • Travel insurance is highly recommended.
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    • Conditions are subject to health and age qualifications.
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    • There is no obligation to buy travel inurance.
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