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25
Nov

Strikes in Italy: Update

(From etraveladvisories.com) 26 Nov – 27 Nov UPDATE: Alitalia workers defer strike but flight attendants of Meridiana Fly airlines will observe an eight-hour work stoppage from 10.00 (local time) on the day, causing some inconvenience to travellers. PREVIOUS ALERT: 24 hours strike by Meridiana Fly flight assistants. 24 hour strike by Pilots and Flight Assistants, […]

22
Nov

Update: Grand Riviera Princess: Partial shutdown ordered at Mexico Hotel

Travelinfo.ca: MEXICAN officials have ordered the partial closure of the Grand Riviera Princess following the explosion last week which killed seven people, including five Canadians. The closure is said to be a preventative measure in order for investigators to further look into the cause of the blast as well as the possibility of a new […]

18
Nov

Travel Alerts from Ottawa: Dominican Republic and Ecuador

Alerts: Travel updates from Ottawa Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada have issued the following updates on travel to: Dominican Republic: Exercise high degree of caution To date, there has been one confirmed case of cholera in the Dominican Republic. Ecuador: Exercise high degree of caution Travellers must leave Ecuador before the departure date stipulated […]

17
Nov

Alerts: Indonesia–Mt Merapi: Travel updates from Ottawa

Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada have issued the following updates on travel to: Indonesia: Exercise high degree of caution You are advised to maintain a high level of security awareness when travelling in Indonesia. As a result of volcanic ash from Mount Merapi (central Java), international and domestic flights have been subject to disruption. […]

16
Nov

The Big Island of Hawaii

Aloha from Hawai'i Four weeks ago, I had only been to 48 of the various States that make up the USA. Two weeks ago I enjoyed a fantastic time in Southern New Mexico, and this week I get to sample a little of Hawaii. The last three days I have been on the big island, […]