| Here are the web pages shown on 16 May plus some additions, as we ran out of time due to 20min delay trying to get on the net, and further problems with the computer not being set up to accept Internet Explorer. |
| www.westvancouver.com/webcams, click on bridge traffic web cams |
| bcferries.com select a ferry route, and click CURRENT CONDITIONS, and click Vessel Positions, locate the ship (white), hold your mouse over the ship for more info. |
| www.gvrd.com/webcams for all highway cameras, Coquihalla, Lower mainland bridges, Border cams. |
| www.wsdot.wa.gov/traffic for all Washington State highways cams, and also at the Border crossings heading North., will also show the Canadian border cams, and the WAIT times. |
| www.aaa.com Trip Tik Planner involving the US AAA and BCAA to map your route from your home to any location in N America. Enter both addresses, click on Maps, and enlarge for each section |
| www.cruisepage.com.....go down left side and click INDUSTRY, then Ship Cams. views from bridge. |
Travel Agents They get no commission from major airlines such as AC, BA, KLM, etc and have to charge you $60 to make a booking. You can do it free on the net. However still check with a good agent as they sometimes get Wholesale deals which do not show on the computer. Agents get commission from Air Transat, Zoom, and other charter companies, and can get a better fare “sometimes”.
They are also insured by the BC government ( see www.bpcpa.ca Travel Industry Regulation) so if a deal goes wrong they may be able to get you a refund, we all remember Canada 3000 a few years ago. Be aware that if you do an airline booking on the net, make sure your C Card covers you for flight Cancellation Insurance (if you get sick), as you must get this within 24 hours of making your flight booking. Go to any Insurance agent for this. |
UK
www.visitbritain.com best info. site also www.tfl.gov.uk /gettingaround.
www.BritRail.com for rail passes but make sure you click CANADA and then all prices will be shown in Canadian $. These passes CANNOT be purchased in the UK, However if you have a relative or friend in the UK who wishes to travel with you then there is a special Guest Pass which you can add to yours. All these can be bought online using a CC
www.transportdirect.com A comprehensive travel planner for rail, bus, or car travel between any points in the UK with maps, fares, travel times and more. Excellent but needs a bit of study. You can compare fares and buy tickets which will be mailed to you from the UK. (also rail Passes.) |
www.Multimap.com. Very good maps for the UK European countries , USA, Australia.
On the first page look for the line of flags and click the one for the country in which you are interested, then enter the city name above. Zoom in or out to clarify the street system. Print. |
www.gobarging.com A great way to see Britain and Europe using dozens of rivers and canals.
Also view their interesting newsletter called Lockkeeper. |
INTERNATIONAL Check out these pages if going to Africa, Asia, S .America ,etc.
cdc.gov/travel, destinations, FAQ, travel health.
www.xe.net for currency conversion from CA$
www.voyage.gc.ca/consular for country profile, travel restrictions and warnings. Be Prepared. !
ww.thorntree.lonelyplanet.com select the branch and country you wish to visit and read pages of interesting info. or better still Register with this page and they will keep you up-to-date, and you can enter your own questions and get answers from the Lonely Planet rep. right on the spot. |
| Finally, make sure you have web address such as Shaw. webmail, Hotmail, or Yahoo.ca and you can pick up and send messages from anywhere in the world. (free from libraries in UK and Australia ) |
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