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Travel information and tips on Canary Islands including passport information, accommodations, transportation
to and in Canary Islands, attractions and things to see and do, restaurant suggestions, tours, and much more.
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Tenerife
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General Information on Canary Islands
The Canary Islands (commonly called simply the Canaries) is one of
the favorite vacation destination for Europeans. The main islands offer both the
worst things about heavily tourist meccas, and some of the best beaches
anywhere.
Passports and Visas
You will need your passport, and
perhaps even a visa, to visit the islands. Spain (of which the Canaries are a
part) along with Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and
Portugal, forms part of the border-free travel zone known as the Schengen Area.
US, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand and Israeli citizens are among those who
may enter the Canary Islands as tourists without a visa and stay up to 90 days.
EU passport holders can come and go as they please.
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Currency
Currency
Exchange - Get your currency needs managed in advance! Many airports,
railroad stations, bus depots, and other points of entry have no currency
exchange. When currency exchange is available in airports, lines can be long and
rates can be "sky high". These long waits and usurious fees can be a
nightmare. Order in advance from
All
Foreign Currency right online. It's fast, easy, and you save time and
money! The can also provide you with Travelers' checks, bank drafts, and
transfers. U.S. dollars are not accepted everywhere and rates can be atrocious! Current Exchange Rate:
Check Today's Exchange Rate
Language
I have found that it helps to know at least a little bit of the language as I
travel in other countries. You do not have to be able to be a fluent speaker,
but knowing a few key words and phrases will really help. I have found that,
although almost everywhere I go I can find someone who speaks English, knowing
just a few words of the local language can really be a help. And, it lets others
know I am at least interested in their language. Visit the
Getting Away Language
Learning Center where you can find out how to learn another
language, or where to purchase books, dictionaries, electronic translators,
software and more
Click here for language helps, dictionaries, electronic translators, language software and other helps for learning a foreign language. Being able to speak at least some of the language in the country you are visiting will help you have a better time and enjoy your trip more. Jim.
Electricity
Find the converter you will need in the
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everything you will need when you travel. Across the state, country, or
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Travel
Insurance
If you need medical
care while you are away, it is best to be aware that medical providers may not
accept payment through your insurance company and that you will therefore to pay
in full for your treatment and file a claim with your insurance company for
reimbursement. Therefore you should have access to cash, either from a credit
card or by wire transfer. If you need assistance contact the country's local
embassy or representative. For compensation, you must be treated by licensed
medical personnel and provide your insurance company with proper documentation
and receipts. It is advisable to always ensure you have a comprehensive travel
insurance policy which covers you for repatriation to your home country. Visit
the Getting Away
Health
and Safety Tips for Travelers
page for additional information about insurance.
Travel Warning
Check with the U.S. State Department for
Travel Warnings, Consular Information Sheets & Public
Announcements.
Getting To and Around the Canary Islands
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Cities and Towns In Canary Islands
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Some Things To See And Do
In Canary Islands
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Some Suggestions For Accommodations In
Canary Islands
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Books, Maps and Other Resources
My favorite guidebooks when I am traveling is
Fodor's. I find them to be quite complete, easy to use, and almost always on the
money with helps and tips for traveling in the country I am visiting. Click on
Fodor's Travel Guides
to find the perfect guidebook for your travels.
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Some Suggestions For
Dining In Canary Islands
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Some Favorites In Canary Islands
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Some Interesting Links
For Canary Islands
Click here
for language
helps,
dictionaries,
electronic translators,
language software and other helps for learning
a foreign language. Being able to speak at least some of the language in the
country you are visiting will help you have a better time and enjoy your trip
more. Jim.
