1. Travel News: Canadian entry rules for the USA
2. Bulletin Board: win $100.00 voucher on your next vacation
3. Travel Trivia – strange names and crazy laws
4. Travel Tips- Helpful Travel Hints
5. Time Travelers Cares: Summer car travel and your pet
6. Claire’s Picks : Bonnie Scotland!
7. Danielle’s Picks : Smokey Mountains, TN, USA.
8. Jeannie’s Picks:
9. Fall, Christmas and New Years Holidays
10. Web site updates

AIR TRAVEL
As of January 8, 2007 The United States Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative will require Canadian Citizens to present one of the following documents when entering or transiting the United States by air:
• A valid Canadian passport
• A valid U.S.A. Merchant Mariner Document
• A Nexus Air Card when used at a Nexus Air Kiosk: OR
• A North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Identification Card, when accompanied by current NATO orders.

Canadians entering or transiting the United States by air without appropriate documentation will be prevented from boarding their flight. Delays and unexpected financial expenses may also occur. Canadians should obtain the appropriate required documentation before leaving Canada.

LAND AND SEA TRAVEL
The implementation of these measures for all LAND AND SEA travel to the United States will come into effect as early as January 1, 2008 and no later than June 1, 2009. The exact date of implementation will depend on when the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security meet certain conditions set out by the United States Congress on the Technology, Infrastructure and Training for Border Officers.

For more information visit: www.voyage.gc.ca

Do you have a passport?
CARRY A VALID PASSPORT FOR ALL VISITS TO THE UNITED STATES

Get your Canadian passport application on line at: www.ppt.gc.ca/index.aspx?lang=e

1. Sleep with chickens in Clawson City, Michigan.
2. Walk your elephant without a leash in Wisconsin.
3. Tie your crocodile to a fire hydrant in Michigan.

Pack dryer sheets in your suitcase. Your clothes will smell great when you unpack and have dryer sheets already with you for doing laundry. Dryer sheets can also be rubbed on your body as a good bug repellent!!

Instead of folding your clothes, roll them. Rolled clothes take up less space and practically iron themselves while you travel. Less wrinkles and more space!

SUMMER CAR TRAVEL AND YOUR PET

Please NEVER leave your pet in a parked car. On a mild 73 F day, the temperature inside a car can reach 120 F in 30 minutes. On a 90 F day the interior can reach 160 F in minutes. Opening your car window an inch isn’t enough. Temperatures inside a car still soar. During the “dog days” of summer the temperature inside a parked car can climb to well above 100 F degrees in a matter of minutes. The best thing to do is leave your pet at home.

Simon Cowell is on a mission to help HOT DOGS in cars and stop the dog and cat fur trade. To watch the HOT DOGS behind the scenes video interview with Simon see: http://www.petatv.com/tvpopup/Prefs.asp?video=simon_cowell_broll_us Note: this video is graphic and not for children.

For an unforgettable vacation experience visit Scotland. Set in 25 acres of landscaped grounds in the Girvan Valley, just 5 miles from Ayrshires picturesque coast, Brunston Castle makes the perfect touring centre.

An easy drive to Edinburgh (2 hr drive) or Glasgow (1 hr drive) to see the sights. Our family (which includes 3 teenagers) had a fabulous holiday in Scotland. We explored castles, Robbie Burn’s cottage, and of course saw Nessie in Loch Ness. Our Scotland photos will be in the upcoming Photo Album!

We still have space available for your summer vacation at Brunston. For more information on Brunston Castle visit our RESORT DIRECTORY

You can book your air and cruise needs with confidence! Jeannie, agent for Carlson Wagonlit Travel, registered with T.I.C.O. (Travel Industry Council of Ontario)

Have you thought about the destination for your next cruise? Jeannie's cruised extensively and will be happy to give you a few suggestions.......

The ever popular Caribbean sails you to exotic destinations like Belize, Puerto Rico, Cayman Islands, Barbados, Mexico and many more. European and Mediterranean cruises are also popular to exciting places such as Greece, Turkey, Italy, Spain the Rhine and Norway.

Call member service inquire on current Cruise specials!

We have made a few changes on the website to make it more user friendly. Please give us your feed back.

Live Time Booking Site –PLACE YOUR REQUEST WITH OUR OFFICE FIRST BEFORE YOU BOOK ON LINE!
Please remember that the live booking button on our site: “EXTRA RESORT WEEKS ” is only a small portion of what is available for you.

It is very important to submit an on line request or call our office to place your vacation request.. We have access to thousands of vacation weeks that you do not see on the web site.