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Listen To Other Opinions, But…

As a school teacher, I had to pull information from students with leading questions and prompts. As a traveller wishing to take advantage of your friends’ first hand experiences, you have to pull the true meaning from their statements. You’ll love, you’ll hate or any opinions in between are those of your

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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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Transat Holidays 2010 Summer Sun program

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The 2010 Summer Sun itineraries and vacation packages are available from our recommended supplier Transat Holidays which includes the Nolitours brand).
For this coming summer, Transat Holidays will offer flights from Toronto to:

Cancun/Riviera Maya and Puerto Vallarta in Mexico
Punta Cana and Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic
Varadero, Holguin, Cayo Coco, and Cayo Santa Maria

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Antigua Cabbie Cops Cruisers Combat

A group of six cruise passengers were arrested and detained on September 4, 2009. Antigua was a scheduled 10-hour port call for the Carnival Victory.

A cab driver quoted a price of $50 for a tour ending at Fort James beach. The short 10 minute drive from the cruise dock normally costs $12 for a full cab.

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Notes from Jennifer:
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  • If hotel accommodation has been part of a quote, it may be based on limited or time sensitive, consolidator-contracted rates. These rates can change without notice and may be subject to capacity controls.
  • Travel insurance is highly recommended.
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    • Conditions are subject to health and age qualifications.
    • You must be presented with the insurance options and must acknowledge your decision on coverage as per TICO regulations.
    • There is no obligation to buy travel inurance.
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