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Forum: Canada

Oct 27th 2014, 9:08 am

Replies: 17

canadian debit cards in the uk

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Posted By travelpro

Re: canadian debit cards in the uk

If you bank at Scotia then you can take advantage of the 'Global ATM Alliance'. ATM surcharges are waived if you use a Barclays ATM.

Forum: Canada

Oct 27th 2014, 8:43 am

Replies: 30

Westjet starting flight from Halifax to Glasgow in 2015

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Posted By travelpro

Re: Westjet starting flight from Halifax to Glasgow in 2015

Last trip to Vancouver from Toronto I flew AC on a 777-300ER with prem economy; I believe it was an aircraft that was repositioning. Nothing wrong with smaller aircraft, just personal preference.

Forum: Canada

Oct 27th 2014, 4:49 am

Replies: 30

Westjet starting flight from Halifax to Glasgow in 2015

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Posted By travelpro

Re: Westjet starting flight from Halifax to Glasgow in 2015

Exactly, it's not a safety issue, rather comfort.

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Oct 15th 2014, 8:20 am

Replies: 34

building up credit rating

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Posted By travelpro

Re: building up credit rating

This is great advice. I opened up an Amex in Canada for this very reason. After over 6 years away my credit file will be as if I never lived there. So a great way to reestablish. I've found a lot...

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Oct 15th 2014, 7:58 am

Replies: 6

Shipping Toronto to UK - Few furniture pieces

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Posted By travelpro

Re: Shipping Toronto to UK - Few furniture pieces

I am also thinking about the same. I have a sofa, a solid wood credenza and a chest of drawers that I would like to keep. Weighing up shipping it over versus buying new in UK. I do like the...

Forum: Canada

Oct 3rd 2014, 3:10 am

Replies: 30

Westjet starting flight from Halifax to Glasgow in 2015

Views: 3,724

Posted By travelpro

Re: Westjet starting flight from Halifax to Glasgow in 2015

Not quite. The Toronto departure offers 1 stop (same plane) and an inclusive price without a connector cost.

I already think the Transat flight from YYZ-GLA is very competitive. Larger plane too....

Forum: Canada

Sep 11th 2014, 2:58 am

Replies: 11

Toronto Rentals

Views: 863

Posted By travelpro

Re: Toronto Rentals

Tenants are not obliged to hand in their notice for vacation at end of month. All that is required is 2 months notice after the initial tendency term. The tenant can decide when to vacate and at a...

Forum: Canada

Sep 11th 2014, 1:47 am

Replies: 11

Toronto Rentals

Views: 863

Posted By travelpro

Re: Toronto Rentals

I personally don't think it is as I had problems securing an elevator for the move. Obviously this all depends on the building you finally decide to live in; if like me they were buildings with high...

Forum: Canada

Sep 10th 2014, 10:14 am

Replies: 11

Toronto Rentals

Views: 863

Posted By travelpro

Re: Toronto Rentals

There is no preferred time to look for accommodation in Toronto as people move out at various times through the month. I would avoid end of - especially in a condo/apartment as elevators tend to be...

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Sep 10th 2014, 9:52 am

Replies: 28

Anyone moved with cats to UAK recently

Views: 2,473

Posted By travelpro

Re: Anyone moved with cats to UAK recently

Thank you for the information in this thread; I feel some what more confident about the process to bring my cats back to the UK. I have one cat from the UK whom has a UK pet passport but I need to...

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Sep 10th 2014, 9:21 am

Replies: 2

Toronto free UK electronics for people moving home

Views: 856

Posted By travelpro

Re: Toronto free UK electronics for people moving home

This is an excellent idea. I've often wondered what I would do with all my Canadian gadgetry! This would certainly help out and potentially save thousands if an amicable swap could be agreed upon. ...

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