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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 […]

Accuweather Nov 10 A powerful storm system lashed out at the United Kingdom Monday and Tuesday, leaving behind widespread flooding and nearly a half of foot of snow in some places. AccuWeather.com forecasters expect a second storm system to bring even more wintry weather on Thursday. Tropical storm-force winds hit the island as heavy rain […]

Public Health Agency of Canada: Upated Nov 1, 2010. An increased number of pertussis cases (also called whooping cough) has been reported this year in California in the United States. As of October 26, 2010, the California Department of Public Health has reported 6,257 confirmed, probable and suspect cases of pertussis for a state rate […]