| Usually, travel plans go smoothly - all | | | | regulations so you face no deportation |
| things considered - and your vacation to | | | | concerns. |
| another country comes off without a | | | | When it comes to your safety and the |
| hitch. However, there are those times | | | | security of your belongings, the primary |
| when something can go wrong. The | | | | responsibility lies in your own hands. |
| problem may happen before you are even | | | | It is important to realize that just |
| aware, which makes it all the more | | | | because you are in another country |
| important to learn the best ways to | | | | doesn't afford you the freedom to be |
| travel safely to any land. Canada is a | | | | careless. For example, don't wear every |
| wonderful country, full of thrills and | | | | diamond you own or flashy clothes to |
| exhilarating cities. But like any other | | | | walk in the downtown area, even in |
| country, it can be a place that has | | | | Canada. And don't carry a large amount |
| safety issues for which you must come | | | | of cash around with you. It is better |
| prepared. | | | | to use credit cards when possible so you |
| There are basic rules for any country. | | | | do not attract a thief because of a |
| Before you go to Canada you should | | | | large wad of bills in your wallet. |
| obtain the Consular Information sheet | | | | Another safety tip to follow when |
| that will tell you fundamental laws of | | | | traveling around Canada is to carry your |
| Canada. It also lets you know about | | | | insurance policies with you at all |
| health conditions, security issues, and | | | | times. You simply must be prepared in |
| other pertinent information relevant to | | | | the event of a significant incident, |
| your travel. Keep it on you at all | | | | such as an automobile accident. |
| times for reference during your trip. | | | | Otherwise, necessary care may not be |
| Along with your information sheet, you | | | | available to you without assurance that |
| also need to hang onto your Visa, | | | | your insurance is valid in Canada. |
| passport, and any other travel documents | | | | You can have a wonderful vacation in |
| you may need. From the US, all people | | | | Canada as long as you approach it |
| are now required to have a passport to | | | | cautiously and safely. Take your time |
| travel to Canada or a Visa if you plan | | | | and plan well ahead of time so you have |
| on spending a longer period of time | | | | all your bases covered before stepping |
| there. Make sure you know all necessary | | | | on the airplane for the trip. |