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 Canada ’s leading grocer has ordered quantities of the Personal Edition of GO-KIT, which offers premium personal protection against infection by disease at work, at play and on the road. They are currently being stocked in many of the flagship Loblaws stores. Ask your store manager or order online.
Portable Protection from SARS, Flu, Cold
Every season seems to bring a new disease threat, or a new, more virulent strain of an old enemy like flu. Health professionals tell us that as the world shrinks, disease threats will continue to grow. Go-Kit contains a set of sensible precautions you can carry with you, anywhere. Proven products from trusted brand names like 3M.
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Before you drive out of your city check your CAA card towing limits!
Hitchhiking
--the largest ride-sharing forum--expects to receive a 50% increase in requests from users hoping to catch a ride home for Thanksgiving dinner. And why not? As a mode of travel, it's cheap, fuel efficient and relatively safe (more on that later). Besides, says Jim Buckmaster, CEO of Craigslist, "it's an adventure."
At Carpoolworld.com you enter your destination, and the site spits out a list of registered users headed your way.
', LEFT);" onmouseout="return nd();" target="_" > Ridester.com one of the fastest-growing sites, with 11,000 unique users since August.
Ride sharing generally affords more companionship than a train or bus trip. But that can be a plus or a minus, depending on the quality of your companions. A disclaimer on eRideShare.com reads,
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Sunday 09 December 2007 The 53 Places to Go in 2008
September 30, 2007 
Practical Traveler | Foreign Web Sites: When the Best Deals Don't End in .Com
Though the travel companies don’t advertise it, they often charge different prices on the foreign version of their Web sites. Some tips on how to uncover deals across country domains.
A change in American policy has created huge headaches for Canadians
who feel the urge to travel south of the border from time to time.
Since Jan. 23, Canadians flying to the U.S. have had to possess a valid
passport.
The new rule — part of the U.S. Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative —
led to long lineups at passport offices across the country and a huge
backlog as Passport Canada was inundated with a surge in the number of
applications.
Thursday 26 April 2007 New York Times Travel Report
Renting European Villas
Michelle Higgins gives great tips on finding affordable villas to rent in Europe.
<>NYTimes Practical Traveler: Liquid Alternatives For Carry On Luggage
Products That Meet The Liquid Requirements For Airplanes
Michelle Higgins of NYTimes "Practical Traveler" discuss products that meet airline requirements.
Travel Q & A
The travel staff of The Times answer your questions. Most recently: Where you can sing in Paris.
Since January 23, 2007 CAA All Canadians travelling to the United States by air must present a passport.
Domestic flight
Canadian citizens who enter the United States by land and then board a domestic flight, e.g. from Burlington to Florida, are not required to have a passport but must show proof of their identity. However, this measure will only be in effect until June 1, 2009 at the latest. From this date, a passport will be mandatory for all modes of travel. More details on Passport Canada Website.
WITH more than 30 major islands to choose from — from the lush wilderness of Dominica to the desertlike terrain of Curaçao — the Caribbean can be almost all things to all people.
That’s where this guide comes in — a 10-point primer on some of the best island getaways, geared to the kind of vacation you might want to take this winter, whether it’s a week filled with nonstop golf or an escape to a remote island that feels all your own. Just one thing: Don’t forget your passport. Americans are now required to carry one for air travel within the Western Hemisphere including the Bahamas, Bermuda and the Caribbean (except for the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico). You don’t want your trip to end even before it starts.
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Bertrand Revenaz and his brother.
L’écotourisme est principalement centré sur la protection de l’environnement et la mise en valeur de la biodiversité
Monday May 22, 2006 nyt
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A special magazine for the world traveler looks at must-have accessories and must-see destinations, including a secret corner of Tuscany, a Victorian hamlet in upstate New York and the jungles of Suriname.
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Friday Nov 25, 2005 nyt Last-Minute Family Trip: We'll Take Paris
By MICHELLE SLATALLA
Travel Web sites like Orbitz.com can help when planning a holiday trip for the family.
Wed Oct 26, 2005 Wed1234 A major glitch in the evolution of this process is the proposed requirement of The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 for everyone crossing the Canada-U.S. border to carry a passport Given that only some 20% of Americans hold passports (while a much higher percentage, some 60%, of Canadians do), the effect on tourism, cross-border shopping and social contacts could be drastic. And what about trade? Will every truck driver, U.S. and Canadian, have to have a passport? The Prime Minister raised the issue with Condoleezza Rice when she was in Ottawa last week, however, this, like the softwood lumber dispute, may be an area where the White House and State Department have little if any say.
Friday Oct 28, 2005 nyt
October 11, 2005 C|Net When I'm traveling, whether it's a quick family road trip or an agonizing 12-hour flight overseas, you can bet I bring along my gadgets--not only to make my travel time more enjoyable but also in preparation for the worst (pointing at my 3-year-old son). Are you prepared? If not, let me introduce you to our new Go Mobile destination on CNET.com. Go Mobile offers comprehensive guides, tools, and advice on portable technology. While we've provided a lot of information, from travel tips to making the most of your mobile gear, we also turn to you, the CNET community, for advice. I'm sure many of you have had great travel adventures, so swing on by and share your insights, experiences, and tips. The more we share, the merrier we are. This brand-spanking-new area is way cool, but don't let me be the only one to judge it. Check it out for yourself. Read up, learn something new, and be one of the first to offer your knowledge. Enjoy!
It takes two
When traveling with his children, CNET member LottaofLuck insists on bringing two of everything, including portable DVD players and Leapster gaming systems. That way, there are no arguments about what kid gets which gadget.
Read LottaofLuck's full post
in CNET Go Mobile
Making air travel almost fun
When it comes to air travel, CNET member yarlq isn't shy about loading up with gadgets. A tablet PC, an MP3 player, and a satellite radio are among his flight stash. The only thing he's left wishing for is a portable microwave.
Read yarlq's full post
in CNET Go Mobile
Don't wear white
CNET member CenterStreet offers up a helpful tip to urban commuters with iPods. You might want to switch out the white earbuds--apparently, crooks look for telltale headphones as they usually mean an expensive iPod is connected.
Read CenterStreet's full post
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SeatGuru.com, the ultimate source for airplane seating and in-flight services information. ... the ultimate source for airplane seating and in-flight services information.
Saturday Jan 15, 2005 st
Lying Low in the Bahamas
We recommend staying on Elbow Cay, a small, nearby island boasting majestic scenery that is centrally located among the outer islands.
SARS and Air Travel | W-N on SARS
Saturday Apr 19, 2003 bbc
Monday Jan 13, 2003 Calling Card Theft
Most problems when using phones away from home occur when someone steals your calling-card-number – often eavesdropping or using binoculars to watch which buttons you push when making a call at a public pay phone. Pay phones located in areas with many windows are particularly susceptible to fraud as thieves can watch from a distant location through the use of a zoom lens.
Friday Feb 21, 2003 OTTAWA: GOVT. TELLS TRAVELLERS TO BE CAUTIOUS
The Canadian government has warned Canadians travelling abroad to use
"extreme caution" because of the international tension stemming from
the Iraq crisis and the continuing threat of terrorism. The foreign
affairs department says travellers should show special caution when
they find themselves in commercial, public or tourist areas, as well
as all areas frequented by foreigners. The department also suggests
travellers keep all important documents in one place. They should
also have enough cash to deal with an emergency. And travellers
should keep in touch with Canadian consulates and embassies.
USEFUL WEBSITES FOR TRAVELLERS
We suggest you try GoToMyPC which lets you access your home computer from anywhere in the world. But be sure to try it before you leave, as it would not let us use it from Bali & Singapore. This may have been because of our e-mail address??
Michael Dobson of IATA Help Desk gave us the url of a very useful site for checking information on such things as electrical requirements, telephone adapters, etc. It is traveloasis.com
leave unneeded cr. cards at home
Power/Phones
traveloasis.com/telephone
World plugs
International Electricity issues can be found toll free at 1-877-894-1960 international travel accessories: electrical outlet adapters, step down transformers, step up transformers, voltage converters, telephone outlet adapters, wall outlet adapters, and other international travel products
Charge Your Batteries
Leave appliance on til battery empty; when needed get full charge
1) Toothbrush & Razor
2) MD recorder/player, Camera
3) Laptop
5) check your power units
The Laptop
to conect PC & Laptop
see support.dell.com
Direct cable connection using serial or parallel connection
Start > Programs > Accessories > Communications > Direct Cable Conector
if you do not see ' Direct Cable Conector'
, then it is not installed. Installing this feature is probably the trickiest part of this setup process. You now must install this Windows component:
Click the Start button, then point to Settings and double click on Add/Remove Programs
Select the Windows Setup tab
Click on the Communications check box
Highlight Communications and click on the Details… button
Click the Direct Cable Connection check box
Now click OK and you will be prompted to insert a Windows 95 disk.
Just follow the instructions to complete the installation of your Direct Cable Connection component.
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Outlook
You can download Outlook.pst to your Laptop (rename it if you like & have 2 versions on board)
C:\WINDOWS\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook.pst
Thanks to Peter Ferst
Turn off your Outlook Eudora autodownloading system
to stop retreiving mail in Outlook. You can do this three ways.
1. Don't load Outlook while you are away. If not running, it won't fetch mail.
2. OFFLINE Method.
On the File Menu. Click/Check the Offline option.
3. Delivery Options Method
Outlook 2002
Tools > Send/Receive Options > Disable Send/Receive
Earlier Versions (e.g. Office 2000) you can ...
Tools > Option > Mail Delivery > Clear "Send Messages Immediately".
& Clear "Check for new messages every" [??]
If you mean not to open mail when you browse the topics list, then disable the Preview window and it won't open mail items when you highlight their subject line - the main message list.
Air Travel
1. Reserve aisle seats! If you are a couple, try to get seats on the aisle across from each other, and you will likely get empty seats next to you for sleeping, plus walk-about access.
2. DO NOT check any thing you value or must have on arrival, as they may lose your bags, especially with lengthy security checks for connecting luggage.
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Effective Jan. 23, 2007, all Canadians flying to the U.S.
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