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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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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, […]

WestJet and WestJet Vacations have established a Family and Friends hotline for those looking for updates on guests who may have been staying at the Grand Riviera Princess. The toll-free number for Canada and the United States is 1-866-786-6311. The direct line number for Mexico is 1-215-352-3902 – collect calls are accepted.Also see Twitter and […]

From UK Foreign Office: 15 November 2010: Alitalia CAI ground staff from 10.00hrs to 18.00hrs 18 November 2010: 24 hour rail strike from 21.00hrs on 18 November to 21.00hrs on 19 November 19 November 2010: 24 hour local public transport strike. 26 November 2010: 24 hours flight assistants Meridiana Fly. 24 hours Pilots and Flight […]