Partners & Useful Links

Adventure Center

We offer all kinds of activities on our tours including walking, hiking, rail journeys, safaris and more. We offer over 2,000 adventures worldwide. We cater to all ages, families and if you travel by yourself we often do not have a single supplement. Check us out at www.adventurecenter.com.

Africa In Style: www.africainstyle.ca

Currency

Find out the conversion rate of your cash to that of other countries.

http://www.expedia.com/pub/agent.dll?qscr=curc&&zz=1027703801710&

Languages

Simple way to translate general sentences or words from several languages.

http://dictionaries.travlang.com

Local Politics

Pay attention to political situations affecting your destination, look into communicable diseases affecting the area you will be visiting, and check security and packing regulations.

• www.voyage.gc.ca (Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade)
• www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca (Canadian Air Transport Security)
• www.state.gov (U.S. Department of State)
• http://www.tsa.gov/public (U.S. Transportation Security Administration)
• http://www.fco.gov.uk (Foreign & Commonwealth Office, UK)

Embassies

Home is not far away wherever you go in the world. Click on these sites to find out where the nearest Canadian, US or UK Embassy is located in your destination of choice.

• www. dfait-maeci.gc.ca/world/embassies/menu-en.asp (Canada)
• http:// usembassy.state.gov (USA)
• www.fco.gov.uk (UK)

Packing

Anne McAlpin is a packing expert with some great advice for anyone on the go. (Canada)

• www.packitup.com

Health

• www.who.int (World Health Organization)

Destinations

There are many wonderful places to visit around the world. Try these sites to whet your appetite on what's out there.

• www.nationalgeographic.com (recommended by Alex Tilley, the site has photos, tips and information about destinations around the world)
• www.towd.com (links to tourism sites around the world)
• www.lonelyplanet.com (Lonely Planet Guides)
• www.travelcanada.ca (Canada)
• www.usatourism.com (USA)
• www.visitbritain.com (UK)

Outdoor Pursuits

There's lots to see in the world and just as much to do. Here are some places to look for more information about the outdoor activities that interest you.

• www.sailing.org Sailing
• www.parcscanada.gc.ca (National Parks Canada)
• www.nps.gov/parks.html (National Parks USA)
• www.anpa.gov.uk (National Parks UK)
• www.golfcourselistings.ca (Golf course directory to over 2,000 Canadian courses and over 15,000 US courses)
• www.uk-golf.com (Golf course directory for UK and Europe)
• www.audubon.org (Birds)
• www.acanet.org (Canoe and Kayaking)
• www.seakayakvideos.com (Seamanship for Kayakers)

Practice Safe Sun^®

To enjoy your time outdoors even more it is important to protect yourself from the sun. Use sunscreen, cover up with clothing, sunglasses with a UV filter and of course wear a Hat. All Tilley Hats and much of our clothes has been tested and rated as UPF 50+, the maximum rating given. For more details, please visit: A FASHIONABLE DEFENSE – SUN PROTECTION FROM HEAD TO TOE

• www.dermatology.ca (Canadian Dermatology Association)
• www.cancer.ca (Canadian Cancer Society)
• www.skincancer.org (Skin Cancer Foundation USA)
• www.aad.org (American Academy of Dermatology)
• www.bad.org.uk (British Association of Dermatologists)
• www.cancerresearchuk.org (Cancer Research UK)