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The average age of cruise passengers has dropped dramatically over the past 20 years with approximately 50 percent of today's cruisers being age 45 or younger. Several unique elements elements of a cruise have played a role in this vacation's vacation's growing growing popularity. popularity. First, is the value aspect of a vacation at sea. Because a cruise is a virtually all-inclusive package which includes air transportation, transfers, hotels, meals and entertainment, entertainment, it thereby makes Cruising is the fastest growing segment of the travel industry budgeting convenient and easy. Second, there's the ease of booking a cruise, as the entire vacation is arranged with one phone call or visit to a travel agent. And passengers can visit a variety of ports and countries around the world without the bother of fre- quent packing packing and unpacking, not to mention mention the numerous air and land transfers. 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Don't forget to remove any old tags. • Put your name and address inside your luggage luggage as well as the outside. • Use luggage identification identification tags with a flap that covers your name and address. Thieves can use this information for a break and enter at your home while you arc away. • Take your extra passport passport photos with you and a photocopy of your passport passport ID page. If you do lose your passport these will speed up the process of having it replaced. It's also a good idea to photo copy your travel tickets as well. Keep these items in a separate place from the originals. • Take some cash in small denominations with you. Handy for tipping and small things you may need while cn route. • If safety deposit boxes arc available at your destination, destination, take advantage of them to store your valuables. valuables. • Keep a close eye on your luggage while in airports, airports, hotel lobbys or waiting waiting for local transit. Hold on to the straps, straddle them or have them touching touching your leg so you will feci if they are being moved. • You may want to bring Consular information information sheets for the countries countries you will be visiting. They will contain important important information, addresses and telephone numbers if you should need them. i.i.r J si fe-' '--x '-i?' . Includes toundtrlp air Horn Toronln, transfers, all shipboard meals, activities, entertainment PLUS all shipboard gratuities! Goliger's Trave/Plus. GROUP DEPARTURE February 8,1998 1 WEEK FROM s 1099 00 Many Extras 623-1511 In tile Bowmanville Mall fr:a vt ta (aim ten T:crt j. i-.At. rd sied li mtifrt CtYnm-t-Kthchry wVrJ rsc* M3 S/Dim 7:11 tynçt 71 S3. rqfrriinûy.M F143231C6 *Sunflight HOLIDAYS RENEW YOUR SENSES ... CRUISE. CRUISE SAIL! Safeguarding Your Health While Away from *1195 Travel experts predict more Canadians than ever plan to travel this year. 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Bacteria and bugs that lurk in unknown waters can lead to serious gastrointestinal gastrointestinal .illnesses. Health care professionals professionals suggest vacationers pack a travel health kit. Some items to include arc: • Adhesive tape • Antibacterial ointment • Antiseptic soap • Antidiarrheal caplets or liquid • Antihistamines • Acid controller • Adhesive bandages • Cold medication • Thermometer • Cotton swabs • Sunglasses • Insect repellent • Sunscreen ■ Prescription medications medications • List of health conditions conditions and medications taken, allergies or drug conflicts and interactions. 7 night Caribbean Cruises sailing from Santo Domingo on the classic SS IslandBreeze Cdn. $ per person Includes: Round trip airfare from Toronto, Accommodation, All Meals and More! 2 Great Itineraries to choose from! 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