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Did you know that for the past four years U. S. and foreign travelers have been assessed by the computerized Automated Targeting System. American citizens are not allowed to see or challenge their risk assessment. These assessments are shared with state, local and foreign governments and even some private firms. Records will be kept for [...]
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Ros and I are heading to South-East Asia soon. Part of the prep work is to make sure we are healthy. We have an appointment at the travel health clinic to check on what shots we will need. I had my Hepatitis shots in 2001 before we went to Peru. I asked my Doctor for [...]
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The big news from France this week is that as of February 1st, smoking will be banned in French schools, hospitals and youth centres. A wider ban from Jan. 1, 2008 will incorporate bars, restaurants and workplaces. The French aren’t happy about the change, according to this comment in a Reuters press release this morning… [...]
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Living in Canada and doing a lot of traveling in North America tipping is natural, we seem to tip everyone everywhere. The only concern is how much to tip. Tips range from 10 to 20% percent or more depending on the service we receive. Sometimes tips are given because they are expected rather than deserved. [...]
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Macau recently overtook Las Vegas as the gambling leader. The tiny former Portuguese colony is located 35 miles from Hong Kong. Richard Branson is finalizing a deal to build a 3 billion dollar casino complex. Most of the Vegas gaming companies have built casios in Macau. Learn more at CNN Travelocity US / Travelocity Canada
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In the past U.S. citizens could travel to Canada, Mexico and several Caribbean islands with only a drivers license. With the new regulations that have taken affect with regard to air travel, they now need a passport to re-enter the USA. Only 27 percent of U.S. citizens hold passports. For U.S. citizens not holding passports [...]
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