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Valentine’s Day Special – Roman Holiday Package

Join the USO for a wonderful and romantic weekend in the eternal city of Rome! Enjoy the wonders of this beautiful city during St Valentine’s time! Our package includes 4 days and 3 nights of exciting tours, delicious meals and unforgettable cultural experiences. Some of the fascinating tours include the Vatican Museum and St. Peter’s Basilica, Rome at Twilight, the Underground catacombs and an amazing Italian Opera event. Come and experience the beauty of the Eternal City and make your holiday an unforgettable one!

Trip Includes:

  • 3 nights in a three star B&B
  • 3 tours of ROME
  • 4 meals
  • Italian Opera Tickets

Prices and Supplements:
Adults: €399.00
Children (5-14 yrs): €329.00
Infants: (up to 4 y.o.): €50.00 bed supplement but are not entitled to a reserved seat, accommodations or meals
Single Room Supplement: €100.00

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BMC TRAVEL AND ACTIVITY INSURANCE GUIDE 2010

The BMC is committed to the interests of all hill walkers, climbers and mountaineers, so it offers wide ranging cover, free from unreasonable restrictions and exclusions

  • Emergency medical cover £10 million.
  • £2,000 of baggage cover included as standard with options for extensions.
  • £100,000 of search, rescue and recovery insurance included as standard (not all insurance policies cover these items).
  • Discounts for couples, children and families.
  • Comprehensive cover designed by active experts with a long reputation for providing quality insurance.
  • Annual or short-term cover for many activities.
  • No altitude limit, so whatever your destination, the BMC has a policy to cover you.
  • No limitation to the number of trips you take abroad on annual policies. The individual trip limit of 93 days can be removed with the extended period option.
  • No restrictions for unclimbed peaks or solo climbing (many other policies exclude this).

2010-2011 Medipac Travel Insurance Guide

Superannuate Special
Retired civil servants, military personnel and retired RCMP officers who participate in the Public Service Health Care Plan can receive a premium credit/discount and an upgraded 40-day Annual Plan at no extra cost. See page 11 for details.

Medipac Annual Plan
Our 23-day Annual Add-on is perfect if you plan on taking 2 or more trips this year. Simply add it to your main trip plan. You’ll save time and money! See page 12 for details.

Short Term Travel
Hopping across the border for a little shopping or taking a 10-day cruise? Do not take a chance by travelling without Medipac insurance! Check out our Short Term Rates on page 43.

Worldwide Emergency Assistance
Medipac’s own highly trained doctors and nurses are only a phone call away, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Medipac Assist is your lifeline to information, service and advice when travelling in a foreign country. Read what our satisfied clients say about Medipac on page 15.

Basic Travel Guide to Uganda

CELLULAR PHONE:
Most people in Uganda now use mobile phones and are on the GSM network. Landline calls are more expensive are being used less and less. The main mobile phone companies in Uganda are MTN and UTL. MTN has wider upcountry coverage. However, if you will be in Tanzania or Kenya, you can use UTL. It is very useful to have a mobile phone while in Uganda. All you need to do is have a GSM phone and buy a Uganda MTN or UTL SIM card once you arrive. The SIM cards cost about 15,000-
20,000 Ush. Mobile GSM phones are also easily available for purchase in Kampala for around 100,000 Ush. Once you have the SIM card you just buy phone cards to add calling time. Learn to use SMS text messaging as that is the most popular and cheapest form of communication. Calling international from Uganda is extremely expensive, however, you will not be charged for incoming international calls. There is an inexpensive international calling card your loved ones can purchase in order to call you on the cell while you are in Uganda. Information is available at www.nobelcom.com.

Secure Travel Guide

On the Street

  • High crime areas should be identified and avoided.
  • Clutch briefcases or handbags tightly. Place wallets in front trouser or inside jacket pockets.
  • Keep a low profile in terms of behavior, voice and dress. Never walk down deserted streets.
  • Always be mindful of your surroundings.
  • Avoid street vendors. Shop in reputable well-known stores.
  • When making a purchase, select and remove only the credit card or bank- note(s) needed for that transaction -without flashing other signs of wealth.
  • Avoid political or religious conversations with persons you do not know well. Steer clear of any public demonstrations. Do not criticize local customs or make comments agreeing with criticism of them.
  • Don’t stop to give directions to pedestrians or motorists.
  • If accosted by persons in a vehicle turn and walk in the direction opposite to the car’s travel and seek out people in well-Iit places.

City of San Gabriel – Tourism and Travel Guide

What You Should Know

History: San Gabriel — Birthplace of the Los Angeles Region. The San Gabriel Mission District is home to San Gabriel Mission Arcángel founded in 1771 as the 4th mission in the chain of 21 California missions established by Fr. Junipero Serra.

Climate: San Gabriel boasts an average daytime temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit, enabling visitors to enjoy San Gabriel’s rich cultural heritage 365 days a year.

Location: San Gabriel is located in the heart of the San Gabriel Valley, just 12 miles from the Los Angeles Civic Center.

Travel Directions:
From Los Angeles, take the 10 freeway east
From the south, take 5 north to 605 north to 210 or 10 west
From the north, take the 101 south or 134 east to the 210 east freeway
From the east, take the 10 or 210 west freeways
From the west, take 134 east to the 210 easts freeway