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Air Transat has received certification by the Quebec government’s ICI ON RECYCLE! Program for its  environmental protection efforts and its exemplary waste-management practices.  Pierre Arcand, Quebec minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks, honoured a total of 25 establishments from the Montreal and Laurentians regions during an official certification presentation ceremony in Montreal.

“This is a significant recognition for our company,” said Allen B. Graham, president of both Transat Canada and Air Transat. “We have earned this distinction in large part because of the engagement of all our employees in the area of corporate responsibility, and especially because of our team effort to protect the environment.”The ICI ON RECYCLE! recognition program, created by the Quebec government in 2003 and managed by RECYC-QUEBEC, aims to acknowledge the efforts of industries, commerces and institutions that have established exemplary waste-management measures. Air Transat has attained the program’s most stringent level (Level 3 – Performance), for having implemented measures to reduce, re-use, recycle and recover waste. This has allowed the company to achieve an overall recovery rate of over 80%.

from TravelPress, 09Jan2012

Foreign Affairs have updated the date when Canadians must have a valid passport to enter the Dominican Republic.

Starting April 30, Canadians will be required to present a valid passport to visit the Dominican Republic. Until then, Canadians entering the Dominican Republic by direct air travel are only required to be in possession of valid official photo identification (such as a driver’s license) and proof of citizenship (such as a birth certificate). Canadian tourists must also be in possession of a return airline ticket.

Go to www.voyage.gc.ca for more information on these advisories or call 1-800-267-6788 in Canada and United States.

courtesy of Travelinfo.ca

 Tourism is a viable industry for Cuba. Currently most  visitors to the island are from Latin America, Europe, and Canada.

Cuba’s average temperature is 77°F. Compared to most countries, Cuba experiences little variation, although July and August can be hot and humid. Hurricane season is from June-November. Spanish is the official language of Cuba. The official currency of Cuba is the Cuban peso.

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LOOKING FOR ADVENTURE

 06 OCT 2011:

Transat Discoveries offers small-group, single-language, escorted tours in the countries listed above, along with additional mini-tours, beach stays and ‘city explorer’ programmes.  In addition to the trips shown in the brochure, Transat Discoveries can also provide customized trips via its specialized team dedicated to organizing such trips for small groups and individual travellers.

The new Transat Discoveries is a niche tour operator within the Transat Group, offering specialized tours that provide “a perfect blend of leisure and culture”.  Hitherto only available under the Rêvatours name in Quebec, this product line has now been rebranded to become Transat Découvertes in Quebec and, now, has expanded into the Ontario market, although, of course, all Canadians will be welcomed on these tours.

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Effective October 1, the airport departure tax will increase by US$2.  The new departure tax will be US$28.  

According to tour operator Camino Travel from Costa Rica, this increase is due to a new charge for scanning and X-ray baggage inspection and it applies to all those who leave the country by air, according to Costa Rican Law 7664 (Ley de Protección Fitosanitaria).  The departure tax is to be paid at the following airports:  Juan Santamaría International Airport (San Jose – SJO), Daniel Oduber International Airport (Liberia – LIR), and Tobías Bolaños Airport (local flights and flights to Nicaragua – SYQ)

from TravelInfo.ca

Young travellers most likely to skip insurance

As Canadians travel south of the border, almost half (44%) between the ages of 18 and 34 say they rarely or never purchase travel insurance when travelling to the United States, according to a recent RBC Insurance survey, conducted by Ipsos Reid.  More than half (56%) of young travellers don’ take the time to understand what their travel insurance covers before they leave on their trip.

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 19 September 2011

Transat Distribution Canada, the largest Canadian retail travel network, is proud to announce that it has reached another important milestone: 500 agencies in the country. With the addition of 42 outlets over the past year, the TDC network is now counting 162 members in Ontario, 115 in the West, 10 in the Maritimes and 213 in Québec. The network includes over 2,500 consultants and employees and it has a presence in about 400 communities across Canada. Read the rest of this entry »

When you travel on Air Canada or Air Canada Express (operated by Jazz only), your complimentary baggage allowance is determined by your fare, destination, date of travel and frequent flyer status.

Economy class passengers now pay $25 for the first checked bag* and $35 for a second bag**… per direction.
*Tickets issued before September 7 or travel before October 11, 2011: Check a 1st bag free
**Tickets issued before June 1, 2011: Check a 2nd bag for only $30 CAD (per direction)

Max. weight per bag:
23kg (50lb)
Max. linear dimensions per bag:
158cm (62in)

But if you are Aeroplan Super Elite Elite, Prestige, or Star Alliance Gold these chargees do not apply.

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Its summer vacation time! As many of us travel this summer, we see longer lines, airline cut backs and fees, not to mention unpredictable weather. Here are a few simple tips to make your trip a wonderful adventure to remember.

Attitude is key! If you start with a good attitude, others you encounter will mirror that, and you can handle anything that happens. 

Be flexible. Sometimes things happen, good or bad, changing your plans in an instant. If you are willing to just smile and “go with the flow,” you will certainly have an adventure, and it may even be better than the original plan. Read the rest of this entry »