The Cuban government recently announced that beginning on May 1 of 2010, visitors will be required to show proof of emergency travel medical insurance from their home country. Travellers will need to present an insurance policy, insurance certificate, or travelling assistance card valid for insurance for the total duration of their stay in Cuba. (more…)

A reminder from Mexico for all Canadians planning to travel to Mexico - March 1, brings new entry requirements into Mexico.  Most notably:  CANADIAN CITIZENS will be required to present a valid passport.

This change will align Mexico to all the security measures established by the ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization.  There is a good chance that this won’t even affect you - of the 1.2 million Canadian tourists that visited Mexico in 2009 only 10,000 did not have a passport as form of ID.  Many didn’t even know it wasn’t required!

Your Canadian passport is the best document for proving your Canadian citizenship and your right to return to Canada. If you don’t have a passport or yours expires in the next 6 months, then it’s time to apply.  All the info you need to get a passport is provided by Passport Canada.

All Inclusive Caribbean resorts are an extremely popular vacation option for Canadians.  Here are just a few of the reasons that YOU should consider one this winter:

1. Escape to the heat - probably the #1 reason to head south this winter.
2. Convenience - flight, transfers, hotel, activities, food, and drinks all for one price.  No surprises, and very easy.
3. Enjoy time with family - Many resorts offer excellent kids facilities and programs, and all inclusives are perfect for multi generational vacations, which have never been more popular.  (more…)

Back by popular demand Sunquest is offering the pay no fuel surcharge promotion!  It’s a savings of $90 per person, and valid for bookings made November 11-24, 2009 for departures January 1-March 31, 2010. The offer applies to all gateways, destinations, and durations Sunquest offers. The tax amounts are automatically reduced by the $90 fuel value and the offer is applicable to new bookings only and is subject to change without notice.

Although I love to work with my customers in researching and booking their last minute getaways,  I can also if you prefer to do it yourself on-line!   Check out my secure booking engine for all inclusive vacations.  When you book, I will receive an immediate confirmation, and will still help with any questions, issues, special requests, travel tips, and with making sure you receive and understand the trip documents.  Travelonly.com is quick and easy to use, it provides the lowest and most up-to-date pricing, and it’s the best of both worlds: you can book your trip yourself, and still receive the support of a travel agent that you can trust and count on.

It pays to book your vacation early.  Simply book a minimum seven night sun vacation with WestJet Vacations before October 30, 2009 for travel between November 1, 2009 and May 15, 2010 and receive a $400 WestJet future travel credit per room booked!  This offer applies to all of their U.S. and International sun destinations.  With 21 great sun spots to choose from, your toughest choice may be which one to pick.  Contact Kevin at Travelonly for help in planning your next getaway!

This summer I had the opportunity to visit a truly outstanding resort: Beaches Turks and Caicos.  It was only for one night, but that was long enough to be very impressed with what the property has to offer.  The other three Beaches properties are in Jamaica (I have also toured Beaches Boscobel), and they have many of the same features and amenities, however the Turks and Caicos location is certainly the jewel in the crown.

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Tour operaters are getting more and more creative with their promotions, but this one takes the cake.  Book a Sunquest Vacation Package by October 15 for departures up until April 30, 2010 and pay a $49 fee you’ll have: (more…)

Travelonly has secured space for March Break 2010 on Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas!  It’s a fabulous cruise ship that launched in 2007 and is perfect for families and fun lovers of all ages.  Features include a surf park, boxing ring, ice rink, cantilevered hot tubs, H2O Zone Water Park, Royal Caribbean’s own Vitality Wellness Program, and MUCH, MUCH more.

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