NEW YORK - The last thing any traveller wants is to lose a wallet, whether it’s misplaced or taken by a pickpocket, in the middle of a vacation.
As the summer travel season approaches, it’s a good time to review the financial rules of the road. Consumers who take a few precautions before they leave home can help ensure that their cash and credit cards are safe and secure, whether their trips take them elsewhere in the country or overseas.
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NEW YORK - The last thing any traveller wants is to lose a wallet, whether it’s misplaced or taken by a pickpocket, in the middle of a vacation.
As the summer travel season approaches, it’s a good time to review the financial rules of the road. Consumers who take a few precautions before they leave home can help ensure that their cash and credit cards are safe and secure, whether their trips take them elsewhere in the country or overseas.
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ERIN, Ont. - There’s a way to deal with nasty insects in the wilderness, but it may not be to every camper’s liking.
In his new book “The Explorer’s Guide to Algonquin Park,” naturalist Michael Runtz discusses a strategy he has found to be effective - but adds that he finds it “somewhat embarrassing to share.”
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NEW YORK - Several deals sponsored by NYC & Company, the city’s official tourism and marketing organization, are making wintertime visits to New York City a little less chilly.
“NYC Sunday Stays” offers 20 per cent off a Sunday-to-Monday overnight stay at 44 hotels. Besides the discounted rate, many hotels are offering room upgrades, complimentary breakfast and other amenities. Participating hotels include the Algonquin, the Grand Hyatt, the Hilton and others. Details at http://www.nycvisit.com/NYCSundayStays.
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NEW DELHI - No U.S. dollars, just rupees please.
In a sign of how the once mighty U.S. dollar has fallen, India’s tourism minister said Thursday that U.S. dollars will no longer be accepted at the country’s heritage tourist sites, including the Taj Mahal. For years the dollar was worth about 50 rupees and tourists visiting most sites in India were charged either $5 or 250 rupees.
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We have ploughed, we have sowed,
We have reaped, we have mowed,
We have brought home every load
‘Harvest-home, harvest-home,
We have ploughed, we have sowed,
We have reaped, we have mowed,
We have brought home every load.
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OTTAWA - On Dec. 31, 1857, Queen Victoria announced that she had chosen Ottawa as Canada’s capital, over rival cities Kingston, Toronto, Montreal and Quebec City.
Exactly 150 years later - on New Year’s Eve - Ottawa will mark the anniversary with a musical fireworks show dubbed “The Grand Finale.” It kicks off, appropriately, at 18:57.
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LONDON - About 10,000 people have had their Christmas vacations cancelled at the last minute after a British travel company ceased trading.
Travelscope Holidays, which deals primarily with cruises and bus trips, went into administration Friday.
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LONDON - About 10,000 people have had their Christmas vacations cancelled at the last minute after a British travel company ceased trading.
Travelscope Holidays, which deals primarily with cruises and bus trips, went into administration Friday.
“All (more…)
Popularity: 40% [?]
LONDON - About 10,000 people have had their Christmas vacations cancelled at the last minute after a British travel company ceased trading.
Travelscope Holidays, which deals primarily with cruises and bus trips, went into administration Friday.
“All (more…)
Popularity: 44% [?]
