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Providing Useful Information
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Marine
Atlantic |
Marine Atlantic
provides year-round vehicle and passenger ferry service between
North Sydney, Nova Scotia, and Port aux Basques, Newfoundland. Crossing
time is 6 hours.
From mid-June
to mid-September, an additional ferry operate between North Sydney
and Argentia in eastern Newfoundland, which is 45 kilometres from
Route 1 and 131 kilometres from the provincial capital of St. John's.
Crossing time is 12-14 hours.
Its modern
fleet includes Canada's two largest superferries, MV Caribou
and MV Joseph and Clara Smallwood. It also includes the MV
Leif Ericson.
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St.
John's & Area - Weather |
5-day
weather forcast for the St. John's area from Environment Canada. |
Translation
Service |
FreeTranslation.com
is an easy-to-use site for rapid translations where you can get the
"gist" of foreign language text and web pages. |
Newfoundland
Time Zone |
Newfoundland
has its own time zone, the Newfoundland Time Zone, which
is 3.5 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time and ahead of North American
Time Zones.
When it's 8:00 a.m. in New York or Toronto or 9:00 a.m. in Halifax,
it is 9:30 a.m. in Newfoundland.
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Visitor
Rebate Program |
Non
resident visitors to Canada who wish to claim a refund of the goods
and services tax (GST) and/or, the harmonized sales tax (HST) which
they paid on eligible goods, must provide proof that they exported
their goods from Canada. This is referred to as Proof of Export.
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Wines
of Canada |
"An
educational web site dedicated to the expanding wine industries across
the country. You'll find a wealth of info about the various regions,
wineries, wines, the winemaking process, icewine, how to read a label
& much more. Comments are welcome information required. " |
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...and Accommodations...
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North America
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CANADA
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Travel and Tourism Canada |
"A complete travel resource for travel and tourism in Canada." |
Newfoundland
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McCoubrey
Manor Bed and Breakfast |
"While visiting St. John's, enjoy a stay at this beautiful Queen Anne
style B&B; directly opposite the Fairmont Hotel." |
Artisan Inn |
"Located on the Bonavista Peninsula." |
Campbell House |
"Located on the Bonavista Peninsula." |
Manitoba
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Manitoba Hunting Outfitters |
"Bear Hunting Outfitters, Whitetail Deer Hunting, Goose Hunting." |
Alberta
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Shangarry Bed and
Breakfast |
"Calgary bed and breakfast accommodations in a quiet
residential area within walking distance to large shopping
centre, library, fitness facility and numerous restaurants." |
British Columbia
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Vancouver
Hotels |
"Holiday
Inn North Vancouver is a new four star hotel. The hotel provides a
quiet atmosphere unparalleled among Vancouver hotels." |
English
Country Garden B&B; |
"A
Vancouver bed and breakfast located in the Kitsilano neighborhood
with spectacular views and easy access to the beaches and other attractions." |
La
Villa AntoineB&B; |
"A
Vancouver bed and breakfast located in the Kerrisdale residential
neighborhood close to restaurants, public transportation and with
easy access to the attractions of the city." |
Accommodations
Vancouver Bed and Breakfast Network |
A network of some of the finest B&B;'s on the convenient and popular
"westside" of Vancouver." |
The
Camelot Inn |
"City of Vancouver's 2002 Heritage Honor Award Winner." |
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Lighthouse
Park B&B; |
"A Vancouver bed and breakfast located in the shoreline community
of West Vancouver with easy access to downtown and the recreation
attractions of Vancouver's North Shore" |
Penny
Farthing Inn Bed and Breakfast |
"A Vancouver Bed and Breakfast accommodations in a charming heritage
house in the popular Kitsilano residential area." |
Cordova
Beach Bed and Breakfast |
"On the beach at Cordova Bay,Victoria. Imagine falling asleep to sounds
of lapping waves and awakening to an incredible seascape." |
ABBA |
"An association of quality bed and breakfasts located on the scenic
North Shore of Vancouver,." |
Corkscrew Inn B&B; |
"The Corkscrew Inn is a Kitsilano
heritage home B&B; and wine museum, in Vancouver. Within three blocks our guests will find ocean beaches, tennis courts, parks, shops and great restaurants."
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A Harbour View
Retreat B&B; | "A Vancouver Bed and Breakfast located in
one of Canada's finest residential neighbourhoods close to the University of
British Columbia, and only 15 minutes from the downtown core."
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Salish Drive B&B; |
"A Vancouver bed and breakfast at Pacific Spirit Park. Close to UBC, shopping and attractions." |
Vancouver Apartments and Tourism
Information |
"Downtown apartments from 1200 dollars a month." |
Beowulf Farm B&B; |
"Country ambience in the city. A 3000 sq. ft. antique-filled private guesthouse situated on a 10 acre horse breeding and training farm, located just 4 miles from the center of Victoria, is yours to enjoy!" |
Comox Valley Bed
and Breakfast Association |
"A Bed and breakfast and vacation rental
accommodation network with a travel guide to Comox Valley, Courtenay and
Vancouver Island." |
Whistler Accommodation |
"Whistler Blackcomb private condo hotel accommodation at Greystone Lodge." |
Jane's Gourmet B&B; |
"Bed and breakfast in Deep Cove in North Vancouver." |
Quadra Island |
"Stunning Whiskey Point Resort." |
USA
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Mahogany
Manor |
"Mahogany
Manor offers an enchanting and comfortable bed and breakfast experience
for visitors to Anchorage, Alaska. Elegant, secluded lodge atmosphere
with all room amenities." |
Sweet Olive Bed and Breakfast |
"In the Faubourg Marigny of New Orleans, near the French Quarter. Jazz, restaurants, bars, and Bourbon Street
are within easy walking distance. Enjoy Mardi Gras, Jazzfest and French Quarter Fest." |
New York Hotels @ iTravel.bz |
"New York Hotels Galore!" |
Las Vegas Hotels @ iTravel.bz
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"Las Vegas Hotels and personalized price alerts." |
Las Vegas Shows...bz |
"Let Us Entertain You!" |
Worldlodge.com |
"World's largest listing of hotels, vacation rentals, furnished apartments, all types of short-term or long-term Accomodations.
Search for free from thousands of places worldwide!"
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Special Events Hotel |
"You can be confident when booking reservations for your special event that you are receiving the lowest rates available."
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City Reservations |
"America's Hotel Reservation Center. Book online or call tollfree 1.866.656.7127."
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The Big Travel Guide |
"Travel guides and links for the world."
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Elysian Fields Inn New Orleans |
"Newly renovated and upscale Bed and Breakfast located in the Historic Faubourg Marigny
section of New Orleans. Only 5 short blocks to the French Quarter."
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Convention Center Hotels Guide |
"The world's largest convention hotel reservation service just got bigger. We have been booking hotels at worldwide convention centers since 1991."
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Jewel Lake B&B |
"Stay at Jewel Lake - the award winning bed and breakfast in Anchorage Alaska."
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Golden Bear Inns |
"Three historic homes centrally located in San Francisco offering bed and
breakfast." |
Country Inn The City |
"1891 limestone B&B; in the Upper West Side of New York City." |
MEXICO
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Cabo San Lucas Vacation
Rentals |
"Specializing in Beachfront Accommodations and Villas in the Cabo
San Lucas Area
" |
BRITISH WEST INDIES
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Anguilla Luxury Villa
Accommodation |
" Villa Mortons is a stunning 9 bedroom villa on the oceanfront." |
Anguilla Vacation Villa |
"Experience Ocean's Touch private villa on the oceanfront in stunning Anguilla." |
South America
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Accommodations
and Travel Services in Argentina |
"Find
info on furnished apartments, host families, hotels, apart hotels,
university residences, on trips in Argentina to Iguazú fall, Bariloche,
Valdes Peninsula, Perito Moreno Glacier and Ushuaia." |
Europe
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Nice
Hotels |
"Nice
Hotels, France. Discount reservation. Budget and luxury Nice Hotels.
Accommodation at four, five stars and very inexpensive Hotels in Nice."
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Barcelona
Hotels |
"All
Barcelona Hotels with instant reservation. Book Barcelona Hotels at
your service category." |
Vienna
Hotels |
"Vienna Hotel Reservation. Discount Hotels and on line booking." |
Moscow
Hotels |
"Moscow, Russia Hotels. Description, photo, rates." |
St.
Petersburg Hotels |
"St.Petersburg, Russia Hotels. Description, photo, rates." |
All
about St.Petersburg for tourists (hotels and tours) |
"Travel information about St.Petersburg: city guide, accommodation,
hotels reservation. Russia for tourists." |
St.
Petersburg Hotels |
"Useful information about St.Petersburg." |
Travel
to Russia (St.Petersburg, Moscow) |
"Tours, hotels and bed & breakfast in Russia." |
Rome
Hotels |
"All
you need for your stay in Rome: hotels, apartments, tours, general
information, online booking service." |
Roma
Hotels |
"Welcome to Roma-hotels a selection of Hotels in Rome. All our Hotels
in Rome are checked by our supervisors to offer you both the best
service and a great value for money." |
Florence
Hotels |
"Hotels
in Florence by web-florence-hotels, a selection of discounted accommodation
in Florence Italy." |
Venice
Hotels |
"Hotels
in Venice by Web-Venice-Hotels, reservation of discounted accommodation
in Venice - Italy." |
Last
Minute Wales |
"
Use this site to find out about Wales. You can find places to stay,
activities, days out, places to visit and lots more about Wales." |
Country
Holidays Pembrokeshire Wales |
"Self-catering
vacation cottages in the countryside and coastline. Vacations in Wales
and Welsh cottages of quality." |
Budapest
Hotels or Apartments/ |
"
Choose HELIOS Apartment Hotel. In the green belt, only 10 min. drive
(15 min. by direct bus) from downtown, shopping City centre." |
Amsterdam
Hotels |
"Budget
Hotels in Amsterdam Netherlands. Find great discounts for all hotels
in Amsterdam." |
Paris
Hotel Guide |
"Great
choice of charming hotels - luxury to budget. Book directly with hotels." |
Barry House Hotel, London |
"Friendly family run bed and breakfast hotel in Central London offers a warm and welcome to all visitors seeking a bed and breakfast hotel that provides good value together with a personal touch." |
Thirklewood House Bed and Breakfast |
"In The North York Moors Natinal Park North Yorkshire England." |
Channel Vista Guest House |
"Channel Vista specialises in making your holiday on the beautiful North Devon coast a joy, and has been awarded a 3 Diamond Rating by the English Tourist Board." |
Best B&Bs; on the Firth of Forth, Scotland |
"The Best B&Bs; On The Firth of Forth, near Edinburgh. Providing choice of quality accommodation in Central Scotland." |
A Stay in Fife |
"Stay In Fife are a group of Bed and Breakfasts in Fife, Scotland, committed to providing quality accommodation." |
Arannoch House Bed and Breakfast |
"Rannoch House Bed and Breakfast, Fife. Relax and enjoy quality B&B; accommodation near Falkland, Scotland." |
Grove Hill Bed and Breakfast |
"Traditional (non-working) Welsh Farmhouse set in 12 acres with private lake, in rural Mid Wales. Ideal for touring gardens, castles and fishing." |
Edinburgh hotels |
"Compare hotel rates from the major online hotel providers in Edinburgh." |
Istanbul Hotel Sokullu |
"Best Western Sokullu Pasa is situated in a central district, within walking distance to the most historical sites in Istanbul. Stay in comfort 10km away from the airport in the heart of Istanbul." |
Mediterranean Cruises |
"Discover with Royal Olympia Cruises the unique Greek islands, Turkey, Italy
and Spain. Take advantage of our special discount cruise rates." |
Travel Guide Greece |
"Greek Vacation & honeymoon packages, hotels, tours, car rentals for Greece
and the Greek islands. Special discount fares on cruises to the Mediterranean and the Greek islands. " |
London
Hotels England |
"Hotels in London England with discount rates, city
guides and travel infos." |
Rome Hotels Italy |
"Hotels in Rome Italy with discount rates, city guides and travel infos." |
1-2-Book Hotels |
"Instant room availability and discount
hotel reservations for hotels in Europe." |
UK Hotels and Guest Houses |
"A directory of bed and breakfast and room only accommodation
for the UK and Ireland. Listing 1000's of hotels, guest houses and farmhouses with descriptions, photographs and ratings." |
Hotel Discounts - Search for
Discount in All Cities |
"Online hotel reservations at the lowest rates." |
Vienna Hotels - Cheap Hotels
in Vienna Austria |
"Vienna online hotel reservations at the lowest rates." |
Florence Hotels - Cheap
Hotels in Florence Italy |
"Florence online hotel reservations at the lowest rates." |
Paris France Hotels - Paris
Hotel Reservations |
"Discount hotel rooms in Paris." |
London England Hotels - London
Reservations |
"Discount hotel rooms in London." |
Madrid Hotels - Cheap Hotels
in Madrid Spain |
"Madrid online hotel reservations at the lowest rates." |
Brussels Hotels - Brussels
Belgium Hotels |
"Brussels online hotel reservations at the lowest rates." |
Discount Hotels - Hotel Reservations Worldwide |
"Find great discounts for all hotels worldwide." |
Prague Hotels - Cheap Hotels
in Prague |
"Discount hotel rooms in Prague." |
Rome Italy Hotels - Rome Hotel
Reservations |
"Discount hotel rooms in Rome." |
All Hotels - Discount Rooms Worldwide |
"Discount hotel rooms Worldwide" |
Holidays in Italy- Italy vacation rentals |
"Spend unforgettable holidays in Italy with Italy Habitat. We offer a wide selection of vacation rentals in Italy for all budgets." |
Europe Hotels to Book |
"For online hotel reservations in Amsterdam, Barcelona,
Paris, Rome, London, Berlin, Madrid and many other cities in Europe." |
Amsterdam Hotels to Book |
"Search and book hotels in Amsterdam and all the major
cities in the Netherlands." |
Accomodation UK |
"Hotels and guest house's
in England and Scotland." |
United Kingdom
Hotels |
"Visit United-Kingdom-Hotels.co.uk, the official United Kingdom Hotels
website for hotels throughout London and the UK." |
London England Hotels |
"Book your London hotels and England hotels online at Pictures of England.com." |
Cristina House |
"Discount hostels & hotels in the
heart of Rome." |
Asia
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Bangkok
Hotels |
"Discount
Hotels in Bangkok Thailand. Compare rates and make booking for all
hotels in Thailand." |
PhuketThailand Hotel |
"Orchidacea Resort, Kata Beach Phuket Thailand."
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Bangkok Thailand Hotels |
"For discount hotels in Thailand. Find your hotel in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya and many more by SiamTraveler.com."
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Bangkok Hotels - Cheap Hotels
in Thailand |
"Bangkok online hotel reservations at the lowest rates." |
Bali Indonesia Travel Guides |
"The Guides on Adventure, Wildlife and Cultural Trips to
Indonesia Arcipelago : Bali, Lombok, Flores,Sumbawa, Sumatra, Borneo,
Sulawesi, Java and Irian Jaya." |
Australia and New Zealand
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AwesomeGetaways.com |
"An online directory of Bed and Breakfasts, apartments, luxury lodges, holiday homes, cottages, homestays and farmstays in New Zealand and Australia. You deal directly with the owners!" |
www.nzstay.com |
"New Zealand Beach Houses, Holiday Homes, Bed and Breakfast
guide!" |
Tweedstay.com |
"For all your holiday accommodation needs in the beautiful Tweed Valley, Northern Rivers region of Northern NSW." |
Melbourne Hotels |
"Melbourne online hotel reservations at the lowest rates." |
Auckland Hotels - New Zealand Hotels |
"Auckland online hotel reservations at the lowest rates." |
Hillcrest Bed and Breakfast |
"Offers peace, privacy, spectacular views from Mt Warning
to the Queensland Border, solar-heated pool and jolly good food." |
Whale Beach B&B; |
"Accommodations on Sydney's northern beaches, near Pittwater." |