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TSA amends Prohibited Items List
The United States Transportation Security Administration has amended its Prohibited Items List. As of April 25 the following items will be allowed in carry-on luggage: Small Pocket Knives – Small knives with non-locking blades smaller than 2.36 inches and less than 1/2 inch in width will be permitted (see above for guide) Small Novelty Bats and Toy Bats Ski Poles Hockey Sticks Lacrosse Sticks Billiard Cues Golf Clubs (Limit Two) Why you need to bring sports equipment into the cabin is beyond me. (TSA Blog)
Continue reading...New resort planned for Vegas Strip
5. March 2013
Las Vegas will soon welcome another resort to its world famous strip. Malaysia based Genting Group announced this week that they’re planning to build a new mega casino on the strip that will have more than 3500 hotel rooms, a conference centre and a 4000 seat theatre. Resorts World Las Vegas will also boast some attractions unique to the strip including panda habitats, tea gardens and red pagodas. Construction is slated to begin next year with the resort expected to open in 2016. (Associated Press)
Continue reading...Mohegan Sun casino builds life size gingerbread house
4. December 2012
The Mohegan Sun casino resort in Connecticut has gotten into the holiday spirit in a big way. The casino, the second largest in the U.S., has built a 24-foot gingerbread house which visitors can actually walk through.The house features approximately 6,525 gingerbread bricks and four 7-foot soldiers made out of milk chocolate and Rice Krispies.
Continue reading...Does your New Year’s resolution include Disneyland?
2. January 2012
Happy 2012! I hope in 2011 you all took some fantastic trips and that in 2012 you continue to explore. Now since this is the first blog entry of 2012 I wanted to write about something happy. Well what's happier than Disneyland?
Continue reading...New border initiatives announced
8. December 2011
Prime Minister Stephen Harper and US President Barack Obama announced a set of new border initiatives yesterday aimed at improving security and allowing for easier travel between the two countries.
Continue reading...Grand Canyon -a Hiking Experience
6. December 2011
Join Innovative Fitness and experience the beauty and size of the Grand Canyon on a guided hike in the South Rim. from $1332* USD per person based on double occupancy Package includes: Return airfare from Vancouver to Phoenix 2 Nights hotel in the Grand Canyon Guided hike 1 Night hotel in Scottsdale Arizona Ground transportation throughout IF escort throughout Comprehensive insurance including medical, cancellation/interruption, accident and baggage coverage Space is limited to a maximum of 30 people, therefore we recommend that you book as [Read more...]
Continue reading...Las Vegas’ best pools
2. December 2011
The folks at the UK based DialAFlight held a vote to determine Vegas' best pools and while it maybe a little chilly for a dip around New Year's (and the pools maybe closed) keep this information in mind when you're booking your Vegas vacation during a warmer time of year.
Continue reading...G Adventures adds North American tours
24. October 2011
I've written about Gap Adventures and their awesome tours on here before. Before we go any further though do note that they have changed their name from Gap Adventures to G Adventures and along with a new name they've added new tours. In the past their tours have taken travellers to amazing places like the Amazon or the Himalayas and while they still do that they've added North American tours.
Continue reading...WestJet testing non-stop Vegas flights from Prince George and Hamilton
12. September 2011
Las Vegas is calling and now the people of Prince George and Hamilton can answer. WestJet has launched temporary non-stop service from both cities to Las Vegas which will run twice weekly for the next 11 weeks. According to WestJet's John MacLeod the routes are being tested and if they prove to be feasible could be re-intoduced as the WestJet fleet grows.
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Asides 
See Usher live in Cancun this holiday season by booking a vacation at a Palace Resort with TravelTST.
If you’ve hit a dance floor in Cancun (or anywhere for that matter) you’ve probably heard Usher’s DJ Got Us Fallin’ in Love.
Well how would you like to see Usher live in Cancun?
Book at least five nights at a Palace Resort (with the exception of Isla Mujeres Palace and Cozumel Palace) and get two free tickets to Usher’s concert at the Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort on Dec. 29.
Transportation to the Moon Palace for the concert is included for guests staying at another qualifying Palace Resort.
The Palace Resorts are some of Cancun and Riviera Maya’s most elegant resorts so call a TravelTST expert (1-888-665-4541) today to book.
It’s summer time – well on Thursday it will be – and what better time of year is there to take a break and get away from it all?
There are so many options when it comes to summer getaways, be it camping or heading up to the cabin but if you really want to escape for a bit why not take a nice all-inclusive vacation?
Summer is one of the best times to get a great deal on all-inclusive sun vacations with lots of sales and tax discounts available.
Sunwing/Signature is knocking off up to $200 per couple in taxes on their sun vacations for bookings between now and Jun. 22 for travel between July 1 – Oct. 31.
Sunquest can save customers up to $240 per couple in taxes on their sun vacations if they book by tomorrow (June 20) for travel between Sept. 1 – Oct. 27.
Meanwhile over at Transat/Nolitours there is a buy one get one half price sale on select properties if you book before June 25 for travel between Aug. 22 – Oct. 2.
For more details call a TravelTST agent at 1-888-665-4541 or email info@traveltst.ca.
12. March 2013
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