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Montreal, QC to Cayo Largo, Cuba
February 3 to February 10, 2008 for in 1 room
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The magic of Sicily
Before you leave Canada
Entry requirements
A valid Canadian passport is required for Canadians intending to visit Italy. The passport should be valid for at least the expected duration of stay in the country. For all other nationalities, consult your consulate or tourist board for details. You can also visit www.voyage.gc.ca for up-to-date information.
Baggage
Please refer to aircanada.com for baggage information.
Airport check-in
It is recommended that you present yourself at the airport counter of the airline indicated on your voucher 3 hours prior to departure. Air Canada or Air Canada Vacations representatives will be available starting at 5 a.m.
During your stay
The streets of old Palermo are an intriguing labyrinth of outdoor markets and long-forgotten secrets. There are many great monuments, such as Chiesa of St. Giovanni degli Eremiti (St. John of the Hermits) built in 1184 by the archbishop Gualtiero Offamilio in typical Norman style. The Chiesa di St. Maria dell'Ammiraglio (Church of St. Maria of the Admiral), is another beautiful Romanesque church from the 12th century.
Getting around
The best way to get around Palermo is on foot. To venture into other parts of the city, Palermo's public transport system is ideal. An automobile can be rented at the airport’s lower level while ships, ferries and hydrofoils depart daily to Lipari, Naples, Genoa, Tunis, Sardinia and Malta. The national railway system, Trenitalia, provides service to Palermo from other cities.
Shopping
Palermo's main shopping district is Via Liberta, in the area between the Politeama Opera House and the English Garden. There are also isolated shopping areas, such as Via Bara all'Olivella and Via dell'Orologio between the Teatro Massimo and Piazza Olivella, which specialize in particular items.
Dining
There is a large variety of cuisine available in Palermo, not just in restaurants, but also in bakeries and street stalls found throughout the city. Local delicacies abound at countless eateries and dining venues all over the city’s centre. Palermo's many restaurants range from high-end establishments in historical buildings to more humble, but no less worthy, family-owned trattorias.
Sightseeing
Palermo dates back as far as the 8th century and is known for its countless Norman buildings, magnificent palaces and lively local markets. The historic centre of Palermo is the Quattro Canti (Four Corners) district. A number of the city's most impressive sites, such as the Royal Palace, reside here.
Close by, a visit to the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta is quite overwhelming, due to its sheer size and the detail of its architecture. Tourists should also look out for the medieval Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi, the 12th-century Castello della Zisa (Zisa Castle) and the Teatro Massimo.
Palermo is a great place if you are interested in museums and history. You can learn about the city's past at the Museo Archeologico Regionale (Palermo Archaeological Museum), where exhibits include a number of Greek and Roman treasures
Another important landmark in Palermo is the Porta Nuova gateway, which dates back to the 16th century and features enormous Hermes columns. Those looking for the best views of Palermo should take a climb up the Monte Pellegrino, an imposing mountain that provides a scenic backdrop to parts of the city itself.
Palermo is surrounded by picture-perfect Sicilian countryside. Mount Etna is especially close and this active volcano is a good place for a summer hike, and is even used by cross-country skiers during the winter months.
Entertainment & nightlife
The rich cultural heritage of Palermo is mirrored by the sheer number of fairs, feasts, festivals and other events that appear on the city's calendar each year.
One of the most common meeting places is the market area, Borgo Vecchio, which sits among Piazza Sturzo and Piazza Ucciardone. This market is the only one that stays open until late, attracting a lot of young people. Other meeting places are Piazza Olivella, full of people and the aroma of spices and kebabs, and the area behind the Teatro Massimo.
Your departure from destination
Hotel checkout
Hotel checkout times may vary depending on the property but generally you must vacate the room by 12 p.m. (noon).
Duty-free shopping
After an absence of 7 days or more, Canadian residents are permitted to return with a maximum of 750 CAD of merchandise per trip without paying duty. Each time you leave Canada for at least 48 hours, you are eligible to declare up to 200 CAD of merchandise. A written declaration may be requested. Each adult is allowed 1.1 litres (40 oz.) of liquor, 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars or cigarillos, 200 tobacco sticks and 200 grams (7 oz.) of manufactured tobacco. To calculate the number of days absent, do not count the day you left Canada but include the day you return. If you include cigarettes, tobacco sticks and loose tobacco in your personal exemption allowance, only a partial exemption will apply. You will have to pay a minimum duty on these products unless they are marked “Canada-Duty paid.” Canadian made products sold at duty-free shops will be marked this way.
Airport check-in
Procedures are the same as for departure from Canada.
Customer care
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