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Sandals & Beaches
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"One ought, every day at least, to hear a little song, read a good poem, see a fine picture" -- -- Goethe
Before you leave Canada
Entry requirements
It is your sole responsibility to ensure that you - and any child travelling with you - have all the travel documents necessary to enter or transit through each country on your itinerary. Please ensure you verify the requirements for each country as the required documents for the outbound portion of your travel may differ from those required on the return.
Please refer to Air Canada for complete information on travel requirements and regulations.
Baggage
Please refer to Air Canada for up-to-date baggage allowances.
Airport check-in
Please present yourself at the airport counter or self-service kiosks of the airline indicated on your e-ticket. Web check-in and mobile check-in are also available.
Please refer to Air Canada for recommended check-in times and more details.
Your arrival at destination
Transportation from airport to Frankfurt
Flughafen Frankfurt Main is the biggest airport on the continent, second in Europe only to London's Heathrow. The airport is 10 km southwest of the downtown area along the A-5 autobahn and has its own railway station for the high-speed InterCity (IC) and InterCity Express (ICE) trains.
By train
The most convenient way to the city is the S-bahn 8 (suburban train) which runs from Terminal 1 to downtown.
Most travelers get off at the Hauptbahnhof (main train station) or at Hauptwache, in the heart of Frankfurt. Trains run at least every 15 minutes, and the trip takes about 15 minutes. The one-way fare is €3.35.
By bus
Frankfurt airport has one main bus terminal. The bus terminal is right in front of the Terminal 1 arrivals hall.
By taxi
A taxi from the airport into the city centre normally takes around 20 minutes; allow double that during rush hours. The fare is around €25.
Hotel check-in
Upon arrival at your hotel, please identify yourself at the front desk with your Air Canada Vacations voucher. You will then be assigned your accommodation. Passport must be presented upon check in.
Hotel check-in times may vary depending on the hotel but is generally 3 p.m.
During your stay
If you need help or assistance with your vacation, please contact Air Canada Vacations Customer Care.
Shopping
You'll find what you're looking for on Frankfurt's most popular shopping mile, the ‘Zeil'. This is not only where the most well-known department stores are to be found, but also where a host of specialised shops offer an extensive range of goods.
Tipping
Service is usually included in your restaurant bill, but it is widely considered appropriate to give a 10% tip.
Water
Water in Frankfurt is safe to drink. However, Germans usually don't drink tap water, and restaurants will not serve you a free glass of water; bottled water is much more common
Electricity
Electricity in Germany is AC 220 V, 50 Hz. Sockets use the round-pin European system. Most hotels have adaptors.
Currency
The currency in Germany is the Euro.
Banking
In general banks are open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. On Wednesdays smaller branches are often closed, and larger banks may close at 1 p.m.. Banks frequently stay open until 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays.
Long distance calls
Telephone calls from your hotel to Canada can be very expensive and service charges are high.
Prepaid calling cards are readily available.
To call Canada dial 001 and then the number.
Language
The official language of Germany is Standard German. Most Germans also learn English as their first foreign language in school.
Time zone
UTC/GMT +1 hour
Daylight savings time UTC/GMT +2 hours
Emergency
You can ask for a doctor or a dentist through your hotel. Keep all your receipts.
Tourists requiring urgent medical care should go to the nearest hospital emergency room (airports and many train stations also have medical teams and first aid facilities).
Getting around
Sightseeing
Air Canada Vacations offers a huge selection of day tours and activities in Frankfurt that you can easily add to your shopping cart when you book. Enjoy the Frankfurt City Hop-on Hop-off Tour or the Full-day Tour to Rothenburg.
Rental car
Air Canada Vacations offers convenient short-term and long-term car rentals throughout Europe.
Public transportation
Metro, buses and trains are all part of the same network. You can obtain transit tickets at the four sales outlets of the Verkehrsgesellschaft Frankfurt (Hauptwache, Konstablerwache, Bornheim Mitte underground station, Hochst station), at ticket machines, card-o-mat machines and at numerous private sales outlets. Tickets can also be purchased on the bus. In addition to the day and/or group ticket, the Frankfurt Card is particularly attractive for visitors. This 1-day or 2-day ticket entitles passengers not only to a free ride on all RMV routes in the city but also to discounted entry to Frankfurt museums and other attractions.
Your departure
Hotel checkout
Hotel checkout times may vary depending on the property, but generally you must vacate the room by noon.
Duty-free exemptions
Please refer to the Canada Border Services Agency for up-to-date information on personal exemptions.
Airport check-in
Please present yourself at the airport counter or self-service kiosks of the airline indicated on your e-ticket. Web check-in and mobile check-in are also available.
Please refer to Air Canada for recommended check-in times and more details.
Customer care
For any inquiries regarding your travel plans, please contact Air Canada Vacations Customer Care.