February Newsletter
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February 2012
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IN THIS ISSUE»Prevent Identity Theft While Travelling »WestJet Changes to pre-reserved seat fees »Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa »Park’n Play at Park’N Fly Toronto Valet
Rosewood Hotel Georgia
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Don't Perform Sensitive Transactions over Public Wi-Fi
Don't do it. Criminals can use a technique called Wi-Fi sniffing to intercept data transmitted insecurely over a wireless network, and programs that facilitate Wi-Fi sniffing are readily available online. Even accessing your Facebook account could be a bad idea. If someone hijacks your account, they could send embarrassing messages to your friends, post inappropriate status updates and do other things that might damage your reputation. Smartphone users can protect themselves by using their carrier's secure 3G or 4G service. Otherwise, handle any sensitive online business on your secure home network before you leave town. Use a Different Computer Exclusively for Travel
As required by privacy legislation, Air Canada is mandated to protect client information including passenger name record or electronic ticket history. As such, information can only be released if specific details are provided. Frequent flyer numbers must now be accompanied with travel dates, origin-destination and home destination.
Planning your next meeting or convention, check out the all-inclusive Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa – a colorful, tropical paradise situated on 400 lush acres of an 18th-century sugar plantation, perfect for both individual vacations and any group events. Backed by emerald-green mountains and fronted by crystal-blue sea, the beachfront resort welcomes groups of up to 800 guests with 14,000 square feet of indoor function space, including seven distinctive spaces ranging from an elegant 7,800 square-foot ballroom to sophisticated meeting rooms ideal for executive retreats, and 30,000+ square feet of distinctive outdoor venues, including ancient aqueducts and a beautiful private beach – ideal for open-air events.
Guests also enjoy the resort’s 489 contemporary guestrooms and suites – each boasting a private balcony or terrace overlooking the ocean, golf course or the Jamaican mountains, along with thoughtful conveniences tailored to the needs of today’s traveler. Led by an award-winning chef, first-class dining options range from poolside refreshments to international favorites, themed buffets with live entertainment, and gourmet Italian, Continental, and Jamaican cuisine served in all-inclusive settings tied to the rhythms and colors of Jamaica. Convenient to all top area attractions, the resort is located just 15 minutes from Sangster International Airport (MBJ) and downtown Montego Bay.Contact your UNIGLOBE Travel Consultant for more information on booking your next function at the Hilton Rose Hall.
Park’n Play at Park’N Fly Toronto Valet, Win 1 of 8 BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablets every day! During the month of February Toronto Park’N Fly Valet customers have another reason to celebrate. Each time they park at Toronto Park’N Fly Valet, customers have the opportunity to win 1 of 8 BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablets instantly. 8 BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablets will be awarded every day from January 25, 2012 to February 29, 2012 (plus 100’s of other prizes).
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Whether you pay for access or not, public Wi-Fi networks are not secure. It's tempting to log on in airports, hotels and airplanes whether you want to kill some time, check your email or make sure you have enough money in your bank account to pay for the rest of your trip.
Laptops and netbooks are so cheap these days that you might be able to afford more than one. If you travel enough to make such a purchase worthwhile, get a new computer that you will use exclusively for travel. Since it's not possible to completely erase data from a computer, strictly limit the amount of sensitive data that goes onto your travel computer. If it's lost or stolen, you won't have as big of a problem as if you had lost your main laptop with all your tax returns on it.
Pare down the contents of your wallet to only the essential items you'll need on your trip. If your wallet is lost or stolen while you're travelling, it will be easier to clean up the mess if you know exactly what your wallet contained and if it only contains a few items. You'll need your driver's license or other ID, two different credit cards, some cash and that's about it. Leave your debit card at home if at all possible. Credit cards offer superior theft protection. You also shouldn't need your health insurance card, numerous credit cards or any checks. You certainly shouldn't bring your Social Security card with you. In fact, it should never be in your wallet.
Incentive and team-building programs draw on everything from the onsite, Robert von Hagge-designed championship Cinnamon Hill Golf Course and Sugar Mill Falls, Jamaica's largest water park, to sizzling nightspots, a full-service spa, tennis, and a water sports center.
