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WHISTLER : CANADA
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Book with Confidence
We are a Member of ABTA which means you have the benefit of ABTA's assistance and Code of Conduct. All the package and Flight-Plus holidays we sell are covered by a scheme protecting your money if the supplier fails. Other services such as hotels or flights on their own may not be protected and you should ask us what protection is available.
Health Advice
Visit website www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk for useful health advice for travellers including immunisations.
Department of Health
Visit website www.nhs.uk/nhsengland/Healthcareabroad/pages/Healthcareabroad.aspx for information on health requirements/vaccinations and information on EHIC/apply for EHIC on line.
European Health Insurance Card
Everyone should have one if travelling to Europe.
Visit website www.ehic.org.uk
Visas, travel authorisation and passports
From Jan 12th 2009 anyone travelling to the USA under the visa waiver scheme e.g. UK passport holders now need to apply in advance for an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA).
Log onto the ESTA Web site at https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov and complete the on-line application.
Please call us if you need assistance.

Australian ETA- Holmes Travel can issue these. Please ask your consultant.

For advice and help acquiring visas try:
www.regentvisas.com
Passport Agency
Visit website www.ips.gov.uk for information on UK passports.
Pet Travel Scheme
Visit website www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-pets/pets/travel/pets/
The Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) is the system that allows pet animals from certain countries to enter the UK without quarantine as long as they meet certain conditions. It also means that people in the UK can take their pets to these countries and bring them back without the need for quarantine.
Family Safe Holidays
Visit website www.familysafeholidays.co.uk for family safety - provides an online account to store vital information that can be called upon in times of emergency such as photos, medical conditions and emergency contacts or use this website to have access from anywhere in the world.
Foreign Office Travel Advice
Visit website www.fco.gov.uk/en for Foreign Office Travel Advice.
DEFRA - Don’t Bring me Back
Visit website www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Foreigntravel/BringinggoodsorcashintotheUK/DG_064942 for information about what food you can and can’t bring back from abroad.
EU Banned Air Carriers
Visit website ec.europa.eu/transport/air-ban/list_en.htm for a list of air carriers banned from undertaking operations within EU.
 
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