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29
Mar

Silversea Cruise – San Juan and ship boarding

Tuesday, March 29, San Juan Good sleep and enjoyed the complementary continental breakfast, good selection of pastries and fruits – just hit the spot. Now looking forward to wandering around old San Juan and then on to our cruise ship. First we toured around the hotel and had a very pleasant chat with Jan who […]

29
Mar

Travel Update from Ottawa: Syria

Syria : Avoid non-essential travel Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against non-essential travel to Syria due to the unpredictable security situation. Civil unrest and violent demonstrations have been occuring in several Syrian cities since March 2011 including Damascus, Aleppo, Homs, Hama, Lattakia, Daraa and Sanamein. Some protests have been repressed by security forces […]

29
Mar

Flooding hits southern Thailand

HEAVY rainfall and subsequent flooding along the southern coast of Thailand has led to airport closures and several flight cancellations. In Samui 36 domestic and international flights were cancelled up to 18h00 local time today. Flights to and from Phuket were among those suspended. Nakhon Sri Thammarat airport has been closed since Sunday due to […]

29
Mar

American Airlines Update: Miami Airport

Due to the fire on March 23, that severely affected aircraft fuelling capabilities at Miami International Airport, passengers should take note that there are multiple delays and cancellations at the airport. The airline is urging all those travelling to and from the airport to check their flight status before leaving for the airport. Customers travelling […]

21
Mar

Libya updated warning from Ottawa

THE “unpredictable” security situation in Libya has led to Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advising against all travel. Canadians in Libya are urged to leave the country now by commercial means if it is safe to do so. This follows a UN resolution, passed on March 17, resulting in international military strikes in Libya […]

17
Mar

Travel Updates from Ottawa: Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant and surrounding areas – Avoid all travel

Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against all travel within 80 km of the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant. Following damage to the Fukushima nuclear power station in Okumacho, Canadians are strongly advised to follow the advice issued by the Japanese authorities. An evacuation order is in effect for the zone within 20km of the […]