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March 29, 2006


The Bounty of Rome

By MIMI SHERATON
Published: March 26, 2006
HOW does Rome taste? An odd question perhaps, but the sort that comes to mind when I read travel accounts that define cities by sights and sounds, colors and tempo. What about the flavor, I wonder, meaning that more literally than figuratively.

The Bounty of Rome

Chris Warde-Jones for The New York Times
At Volpetti, a delicatessen in the Testaccio neighborhood, from top: Emiliano Volpetti, the owner, sniffs a Parmesan cheese; a pizza out of the oven.
Say Rome to me and my first thoughts are not of the swirling traffic around the marble wedding cake that is a monument to Vittorio Emanuele II, nor of the eaten-out stone melon that is the Colosseum, nor of the "Dolce Vita" set as immortalized by Fellini. Rather, I think first of the creamy foam, or spuma, that tops lightly sugared espresso at the always jammed Sant'Eustachio around the corner from the Pantheon, the coffee bar that I still consider this city's best.
(from the New York Times)

http://travel2.nytimes.com/2006/03/26/travel/26rome.html

March 27, 2006


WE ARE RENTING OUR COTTAGE
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CLICK ON ONTARIO;NEW THIS YEAR
AND LOOK FOR BIG GULL LAKE, PLEVNA

March 26, 2006

LONDON, ONTARIO
SMALL AND LARGE BUSINESS AWARDS FINALISTS: Lamplighter destination
shines

No matter how stormy and cold it may be outside, the atrium at the Best Western Lamplighter Inn is like a tranquil tropical lagoon.

Conquer your fear of flying

Conquer your fear of flying


Air Canada pilot offers seminars to help aviophobes



By VICTORIA AHEARN -- Canadian Press


Carole Chandonnet, shown at Trudeau airport in Montreal, suffered from aviophobia all her life until the spring of 2001. That was when she decided to conquer the fear so she could travel to China to pick up her newly adoptive child. (CP PHOTO/Ryan Remiorz)

Carole Chandonnet's self-esteem is literally soaring these days thanks to a Canadian-run program that helped her ground her persistent fear of flying.

The 47-year-old Montreal resident suffered from the phobia for much of her adult life until the spring of 2001, when she faced a difficult decision: conquer the fear or risk not being able to unite with her newly adoptive daughter in China.

"I needed help because that adoption process was the centre of my life," says Chandonnet, who chose to adopt from China because, as a single mother, her chances of adopting here were slim.

"Having a kid was a big dream for me so the purpose of this trip was so special." (from the Toronto Sun)

March 22, 2006

On the run in Rome

With a Lycra-clad tour guide by his side and a heart monitor on his wrist, Matt Rudd tries out a speedy new kind of sightseeing - a one-hour guided run past the highlights of Rome

Tidal restoration for Mont-Saint-Michel

France's government has given the green light to a project to restore the unique tidal system around Mont-Saint-Michel, the Gothic abbey perched high on a rock off the Normandy coast.
(from the Toronto Sun)

Scan 'n' fly

Biometric screening is taking off in airports, with Canada's largest set to launch a U.S. company's security system. The upside: fewer delays for passengers. But is there a privacy downside? Douglas McArthur reports Read More 2:00 AM
Related: Amtrak Fast-tracks passport rules
Related: Biometrics beyond airports
(from the Globe and Mail)

March 19, 2006







VISIT ONE OF CANADA'S UNIQUE NATIONAL PARKS
Wood Buffalo National Park of Canada
Visitor Information
Salt deposit at the Salt Plains © Parks Canada / WBNP j-2-a / P. McCloskey
Welcome
Welcome to Wood Buffalo National Park, Canada's largest national park and one of the largest in the world. At 44,807 km2, it represents a stunning example of the northern boreal plains — a symbol of spacious wilderness and precious world resources.
Bison roam freely; endangered whooping cranes nest. In the Peace-Athabasca Delta, millions of waterfowl converge on one of the largest inland freshwater deltas in the world. The park's unique combination of land, life and water led to its World Heritage designation in 1983 as "an exceptional natural site ... forming part of the heritage of mankind."
The park offers a variety of visitor experiences — from short strolls on secluded forested trails to rugged canoe trips on the wide meandering rivers of the boreal plains. As you explore the park's secrets, keep in mind that Wood Buffalo is part of a larger system of national parks and national historic sites administered by Parks Canada.
We invite you to experience the wonders of Wood Buffalo National Park ... and we hope that you enjoy your visit.



HAPPY BIRTHDAY TRENT!

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March 13, 2006

BANFF NATIONAL PARK: SUMMER IS COMING. TIME TO PLAN A VISIT TO ONE OF CANADA'S GREAT NATIONAL PARKS.













Banff National Park of Canada
In the fall of 1883, three Canadian Pacific Railway construction workers stumbled across a cave containing hot springs on the eastern slopes of Alberta's Rocky Mountains. From that humble beginning was born Banff National Park, Canada's first national park and the world's third. Spanning 6,641 square kilometres (2,564 square miles) of valleys, mountains, glaciers, forests, meadows and rivers, Banff National Park is one of the world's premier destination spots.
Learn More

March 11, 2006


RE-ENACTMENTS YOUR THING? CHECK THIS OUT.
Mark your calendars (TORONTO SUN)
Special events tied to landmark anniversaries always make travelling worthwhile. Often, as in the examples below, there's free admission, or a chance to see once-in-a-lifetime re-enactments. Here are some highlights in North America in the next few months: Full Story

Blasting into the future at Kennedy
Mar. 11, 2006. 01:00 AM
NASA's next shuttle launch may be delayed at least until May 10, but that's not stopping the folks at Kennedy Space Center from having a blast. (Toronto Star)

IF YOU ARE IN FLORIDA ITS WORTH A VISIT.

When in Rome prepare for Mediterranean cruise (TORONTO STAR)
Mar. 9, 2006. 11:06 AM
KATHRYN FOLLIOTT
SPECIAL TO THE STAR
When cruising overseas, it's always a relief to get at least one hotel night under your belt before heading out on ship. Not only can you do a bit of sightseeing, you can also shake off the worst of your jet lag before trying to master Life Jackets 101 during that all-important safety drill in your first hours onboard.
Sunquest's newly added May 20 and May 27 Mediterranean sailings onboard Costa Romantica both include a pre-cruise overnight in Rome complete with sightseeing, dinner and four-star accommodation. The May 20 sailing, taking in the western Med with ports including Catania, Tunis, Gabes, Libya and Malta, is priced from $1,999 a person including air, cruise and the Rome overnight. The May 27 eastern Med sailing visits Catania, Patmos, Mykonos, Izmir and Santorini and starts at $2,199. See http://www.sunquest.ca

REALITY BITES. TRAVELLERS BE AWARE AND BEWARE!
`Out of Canada, you have no help'
Mar. 11, 2006. 01:00 AM
Deep in your heart, don't you really believe your government will be there for you in a crisis if you are travelling inernationally? Linda Diebel investigates. (toronto star)

March 06, 2006




MOLLY

March 02, 2006


SPRING...TRAINING IS IN THE AIR

Jupiter's great green spots

Globe golf columnist Lorne Rubenstein warms up his clubs — and his baseball banter — in one of the fairway-filled Florida towns hosting spring training Read More 9:12 PM

The Health Risks of Travel
By far the most common complaint while travelling is diarrhea, or 'turista'. This is usually caused by the differences in water purity. Canada's municipal water supplies are treated to remove most waterborne organisms, but some less developed countries may not do this. Travellers may have diarrhea while travelling abroad if they drink the local water or food prepared with local water in these countries.
VISIT THE SITE BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION

www.hc-sc.gc.ca/iyh-vsv/life-vie/travel-voyage_e.html

CANADIANS
Travel in Europe
The member states of the European Union—minus Ireland and the United Kingdom, plus Norway and Iceland—form the Schengen area, a region in which regular border controls between these countries have been abolished to create a single external frontier.
Canadians do not need visas for short-term visits to Schengen countries, but some member states require you to register with local authorities within three working days of your arrival. Moreover, some recently joined Schengen countries are still subject to regular border controls. It’s important to get your passport stamped when entering the Schengen area. The absence of an entry stamp from the initial Schengen port of entry could create difficulties during subsequent encounters with local police or other authorities.
For more information, consult our Country Travel Reports. For the most up-to-date and authoritative information, contact the embassy or consulate of the countries you wish to visit.

March 01, 2006


Shadow of the African sun

Why the solar eclipse is the perfect excuse to visit Ghana.
Country profile: Ghana

Keep the wealthy at home

George Monbiot: We all know the damage aviation does, but the government and the airlines want to turn the country into Airstrip One.

Climate change? Don,t expect Goerge B. and Tony B. to change.

World Cup fans learn how to mind language
Germany has come up with a novel way of educating England supporters ahead of the World Cup by teaching them the meaning of Blutgrätsche (really horrible sliding tackle).
Fans launch World Cup travel zine

Fayed's high hopes for hotel on an oil rig

Mohamed Al Fayed's dream of building a luxury hotel on an oil rig moved a step closer to reality yesterday when an oil company agreed to decommission a platform off eastern Scotland.



International Driving Permit



Canada is a signatory to the 1949 UN Convention on Road Traffic. The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) has been granted sole issuing rights of the International Driving Permit (IDP) by the Canadian Federal and Provincial Governments as it relates to this Convention.


If you are Canadian and would like to apply for an international driving permit follow the link below. It leads to an application form on the CAA site.


www.caa.ca/english/travel/documentation/idp.html

Other Las Vegas distinctive destination

They used to hang outlaws from a windmill in the plaza in Las Vegas, N. M.

Montserrat goes green for St. Patrick's Day

Top places to celebrate St. Patrick's Day outside of Ireland include New York, Boston and Savannah, Ga.
Full Story

Canada tightens borders to halt bird flu
Mar. 1, 2006. 05:12 AM
Canadian customs officials have beefed up inspections at entry points for travellers arriving from Europe, especially France, to keep bird flu out. Rita Daly reports.

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