Fort Myers travel

Before you leave Canada

Entry requirements

A valid Canadian passport is required for Canadians intending to visit the United States. 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 http://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 three hours prior to departure. Air Canada or Air Canada Vacations representatives will be available starting at 5 a.m.

Your arrival at destination

Transportation from airport

There are various options for travel to your hotel depending on your budget and flexibility. The airports are very well served by public transport, shuttle buses and taxis. Car rentals are also available.

Hotel check-in

Upon arrival at your hotel, please identify yourself at the front desk with your Air Canada Vacations voucher and valid photo I.D. You will then be assigned your accommodation. Most hotel check-in times are between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

During your stay

Customer care


Need help or assistance with your vacation? Contact Air Canada Vacations Customer Care:
http://www.aircanadavacations.com/en/contact_us#Support_During_Travel


Local Air Canada offices (for air ticket inquiries)

For inquiries relating to your airline tickets, please contact the local Air Canada office at 1 800 247-2262. For flight arrival and departure information, call 1 888 422-7533.

Shopping

Most shops are open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday to Friday; and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Currency The official currency is the US dollar.

Banking

Banks are generally open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Some banks open on Saturdays with reduced hours of operation. There are several major chains and branches of all banks and ATM’s are available throughout the city. Major credit cards are very widely accepted.

Long distance calls

Phone cards are readily available for purchase. Please note if placing a call from your hotel room, additional service charges apply. Become familiar with these charges before placing the call. Using a pay phone in the hotel lobby avoids these additional charges.

Tipping

Most hotel and restaurant bills include a service charge. Make sure you check the bill to avoid tipping twice. Where a service charge is not included in a restaurant, or for a taxi driver, tour guide or other service provider, it is customary to leave a tip of 10%-15% of the bill.

Electricity

110V, same as Canada

Your departure from destination

Hotel checkout

Hotel checkout times may vary depending on the property but generally you must vacate the room by 11 a.m.

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

For inquiries relating to extension of stay or change or hotel changes, contact Air Canada Vacations Customer Care:
http://www.aircanadavacations.com/en/contact_us#Support_During_Travel