Tips for Travellers


EarPlanes - Use a set of EarPlanes™ for take-offs and landings or altitude changes during the flight to equalize the pressure in the middle ear.


Electronic Travel Sodoku - Perfect for travel. This handheld electronic game lets you play anywhere, presenting the puzzle on a clear, easy-to-read LCD with different puzzle combinations. Long-life lithium battery included.


Products available at Bags n’ All in Kelowna, Vernon and Penticton. www.bagsnall.ca


Powermat Travel Mat - The Travel mat enables you to wirelessly charge up to 3 Powermat- enabled devices (plus one USB power port) like your iPod, iPhone, BlackBerry, and more simultaneously. Its slim, compact, and foldable design make this perfect for people who travel. You can easily pack it up and store it in a suitcase. The included travel case with magnetic closure keeps it safe from damage.


Aluratek Libre E-Book Reader - This is your solution to reading on the go. It allows you to digitally store and carry thousands of your favourite books saving money, space and the environment. The Libre connects to any computer (MAC or PC) with an internet connection giving you easy access to the most recent books, as well as timeless classics. You’ll enjoy 24 hours of non-stop reading on a single charge, or up to 2 weeks of standby power. Equipped with an auto-off feature if you just happen to fall asleep the Libre will turn off saving your charge.


Products available at The Source. www.thesource.ca


Thomas Cook’s new prepaid Visa re-loadable card is a wonderful travelling companion. The card provides a flexible alternative to cash, traveller’s cheques, debit and credit cards and is now available in US Dollars. Your card is fully supported by Visa and you can make purchases wherever Visa is accepted. You can also withdraw cash 24-hours a day from millions of ATM machines across the world displaying the VISA logo. The card is separate from your bank account; therefore your identity is safe. Should your card be lost or stolen, not only is your money protected, a replacement card can be requested around the clock.


Visit MyTravel 2067 Enterprise Way Kelowna to purchase and “load” your card*. Call (250) 861-8000 or 1-888-861-8001. www.gomytravel.ca *(Payment by debit card only. CAD $14.95 fee to purchase card. Cash withdrawal fees will apply. Transaction fees may apply, dependent upon the ATM provider. The initial minimum load is US Dollars $100. You may load or re-load the card to a max. US Dollars $5000. When you re-load the card in store whatever the value there is CAD$2.50 fee applied with each transaction. Replacement cards for those stolen or lost can be couriered to you for a fee of US Dollars $10.00 (or in an emergency for a fee of US Dollars $150) which will be debited from your card account)


Need Foreign Currency? Order 100+ currencies direct with MyTravel, next day delivery!* 0% commission, no hidden charges on all foreign exchange. (*Payment by debit card only, in-office. Limited time offer: CAD $5 courier fee for orders under CA$500, No fee for orders +CA$500. Max. 9 currencies per order. Subject to availability. Order by 12 noon for next day delivery)


MyTravel also has a 4-Currency ATM* that provides CAD, US$, Euro’s and British Pounds. It’s located at their back entrance at 2070 Harvey Ave, Kelowna (behind Wendy’s) and available 24/7. (*ATM fee $1.50 per transaction)


Medical compression stockings for flights over 4 hours for anyone with varicose veins or other serious medical issues and over the counter graduated compression stockings for everyone else are recommended. Keep well hydrated, move your legs or get up and walk often, avoid tight fitting clothing.


There is little evidence that “pre-tanning” in sun beds is going to protect your skin from sunburn in a sunny climate. A full tan gives an SPF of 4 or less, which means that you will have a little longer time in the sun before you start to burn. Most importantly to understand, any change in skin color is a sign of damage from UV radiation, which leads to premature skin aging and skin cancer.


Provided by Dr. Janna Bentley and Dr. Mandy Wong of Lakeshore Vein & Aesthetics Clinic. www.veinskin.com


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