samedi 28 février 2015

traveling in Palm Island, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Please note that passengers traveling in Palm Island, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines







, must pay a tax on air transport 15 USD or 40 ECD at departure Union Island.

Before leaving Canada

Required Documents

It is your sole responsibility to ensure that you, and any child traveling with you have in your possession any travel documents necessary to enter or transit through, each country on your itinerary. Please make sure to check the requirements for each country as the required documents for the round may differ from those required on the return.

Please refer to aircanada.com for information on regulations and requirements for travel.

Baggage

Please refer to aircanada.com for information about luggage ,, as well as information about the Palm Island Resort on this website.
 
Airport check-in

We recommend to present at the counter of the airline indicated on your e-ticket at least three hours before departure. Air Canada representatives are available to assist you, or you can contact a representative from Air Canada Vacations at 1-800-296-3408 FREE FREE.

Arriving at your destination

Airport reception

A representative from Palm Island will welcome you in Barbados and will give you the necessary information for your flight to Union Island. You will not have to go through customs in Barbados, and will go straight to the inter-island flights Office.

Transfer

Palm Island Resort Check this website for more information about your transfers.

Check in hotel

On arrival at the hotel, please login at the front desk with the voucher Air Canada Vacations. We then show you your accommodation. Registration in most hotels is between 14 h and 16 h. It is recommended to bring basic items in your hand luggage.

Formalities back

Information on the starting

Palm Island staff inform guests about the details of the departure procedures, hours of pickup and return transfers to Barbados.

Departure from the hotel

The departure time from the hotel varies depending on the property but generally you must vacate 12:00 pm (noon). In the event that the departure time of the flight is late, the hotel strives to offer a hospitality room, however this service is not guaranteed, especially in high season.

Duty Free Shopping

Duty free shops are located in Barbados Airport. The Canadian residents are permitted to return to the country, free of customs duties, goods of CA $ 750 (after an absence of 7 days or more) per stay. After an absence of more than 48 hours, it is allowed to bring $ 200 CAD merchandise. A written declaration may be required. The adult is allowed 1.1 liters (40 ounces) of liquor and a carton of cigarettes. If you include cigarettes, tobacco sticks and loose tobacco in your personal statement, you will just see a partial exemption. You will have to pay the fee of minimum customs for these products unless they are marked "Canada - Duty paid". The Canadian-made products sold at a duty-free shop will be marked.

Airport check-in

The formalities to Barbados airport are the same as for departure from Canada.

During your stay

Local office of Air Canada Vacations

Air Canada Vacations is represented in Barbados Caribbean Holiday Consultants. The local office is open from 08:00 to 16:00 Monday to Friday, including holidays. Check the bulletin board or Air Canada Vacations binder in the hotel lobby for schedule your representative. For assistance, please contact 246-435-6946.

Need help or assistance during your vacation and you do not reach your representative?
Contact the service to Air Canada Vacations customers:
http://www.vacancesaircanada.com/fr/contactez_nous#Support_During_Travel

In case of emergency

You can ask a doctor or a dentist through your hotel. If you need help, please call the representative of Air Canada Vacations. Be sure to keep all receipts.

Banks

Banks are open: Monday to Thursday from 09:00 to 15:00 Friday from 09:00 to 17:00. Some Canadian banks are represented in Barbados: Royal Bank of Canada and Scotiabank.

Long Distance

If you are calling from your hotel room, learn from the operator regarding service charges. Using a public phone can avoid these fees.

Exchange rate

The currency is the Barbadian dollar. This currency is quoted in the business section of major newspapers. Traveler's checks are accepted by most hotels and stores. The Canadian currency is also accepted.

Credit cards

Credit cards are generally accepted: Visa, American Express, MasterCard.

Local businesses

The shops are open from 08:00 to 16:00 Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 12:00 on Saturday and are closed on Sundays. You can buy the goods from cheap Taxes: local handicrafts, English wools, tweeds, silk products, perfumes, articles of straw.

Local transport

It is easy to find taxis in Barbados. A bus service runs throughout the island. Passage of Price: about $ 1.50 Bd.

Rental car

Available through the representative of Air Canada Vacations. It accepts a Canadian driver's license valid. Remember that Barbados is flowing to the left. The minimum age is 21 years. A credit card is better or deposit of US $ 150 in cash will be required. You must also buy the local circulation permit.

Excursions

Optional excursions are a great way to enjoy your stay with Air Canada Vacations. Choose from the many activities and excursions available at your destination. For more information or to book your tour, contact your Air Canada Vacations representative or the local tour company.

Gratuities

Some restaurants add service charges to the bill. If not, tipping is at your discretion.

Drinking water

Tap water is drinkable.

Electric current

110/120 volts, 50 cycles

Language

English and Bajan (local dialect).

Religion

Most religions are represented: Baptist, Anglican, Catholic, Jewish. For more information, please contact the hotel reception or representative of Air Canada Vacations.

Time zone

When it is noon in Barbados, it is
12:00 (noon) to Halifax
11:00 to Montreal or Toronto
10:00 Winnipeg
9:00 to Calgary
8.00 to Vancouver
Barbados has an hour longer than Montreal and Toronto during the winter. Barbados and Toronto / Montreal have the same time when Toronto / Montreal have summer time.

Customer Service

For questions regarding accommodation or extend your stay, please contact your representative or to the service of Air Canada Vacations Customer:
http://www.vacancesaircanada.com/fr/contactez_nous#Support_During_Travel

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