FAQs
Q. Do I require a visa if I am a Canadian citizen?
A. Canadians travelling on regular passports do not require a visa prior to entering the United States. If you are not a Canadian citizen please visit this website for entry requirements: www.iatatravelcentre.com/travelinformation.php
Q. Do I need a passport to go to USA?
A. Yes. Canadian citizens are required to present a valid passport to enter the USA.
Q. Do I require a passport valid for 3 months beyond the date of return from the USA?
A. Yes. Make sure your passport will be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date of your expected departure from the United States.
Q. Can I extend my stay either before or after Fall Convention? What would the extra room cost be?
A. We have negotiated the same rate at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa hotel for up to three days before and after the main convention dates. If you would like to arrive early or stay after the convention has concluded, please indicate your preference on the Registration Page.
Q. I don’t want to fly on the group flights being offered. Can The Travel Network help with booking my flights?
A. Yes, absolutely! Please contact Dave Morrison at 647-428-9784 or by email at advocatestrips@gmail.com for assistance.
Q. If I book my own flights, will my transfers be provided from the airport to the hotel and return?
A. Our transportation from the airport to the hotel and then again back to the airport is on larger coaches. You are welcome to join us on those transfers, provided you make us aware that you are joining us beforehand. If your flight arrives at a different time than the group flights we have booked then you will be responsible for your own transportation to the hotel and back to the airport.
Q. What happens if I have to cancel my trip? Can someone from my office replace me or will The Travel Network find a replacement for a fee? What is that fee?
A. Notice of cancellation must be provided in writing. If you have someone to replace you from your office we will do everything possible to make the change, given sufficient notice. However, if you would like The Travel Network to find a replacement for you, we will do all that is possible once the program has sold out all previously reserved places. There is an administrative charge of $200 CDN per person + HST for any changes. Regular cancellation charges apply if there is no replacement.
Q. If I want to extend my trip but not at the Fairmont Sonoma, can The Travel Network make other recommendations?
A. Yes, absolutely! Please contact Tim Costigan and his team at 647-428-9783 or at advocatestrips@gmail.com for assistance. In fact, we have pre-negotiated rates at the Fairmont in San Francisco.
Q. When can I book tours? What is the cut-off date? Can you tell me more about what tours I should take?
A. Please visit the Optional Tours page on this website for more information. As tours have booked up quickly in past years, please register no later than Friday, September 30, 2016.
Q. We will be celebrating a special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.). Can you recommend something special for us to do?
A. Yes, absolutely! Please contact Tim Costigan and his team at 647-428-9783 or at advocatestrips@gmail.com for assistance.
Q. I have severe food allergies. Will this be an issue on this trip?
A. No. Please be sure to indicate all dietary restrictions on your registration form in order for us to accommodate your needs.
Q. What happens if I have to leave the Convention early? Can The Travel Network assist with getting me home?
A. Yes, that is not a problem at all. If this is the case, please advise the on-site Travel Network staff and we will be happy to assist you.
Q. Why should I buy insurance?
A. Travel insurance is highly recommended for financial protection to help cover the costs of any unforeseeable circumstances that may arise.
Q. What kind of insurance should I buy?
A. Travel insurance is based on each individual's needs. Please contact Dave Morrison at 647-428-9784 or by email at advocatestrips@gmail.com for assistance.
Q. Will my cell phone work in the U.S.?
A. This would depend on the cell phone plan you have. Please contact your cell phone service provider.
Q. Do men require a jacket for dining?
A. No. We do recommend elegantly casual dress including a collared shirt for men.
Contact Us
Should you need to contact us for any questions or assistance, you may call Tim Costigan and his team at 647-428-9783 or email them directly at advocatestrips@gmail.com.
