FAQs

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Sample costs for Fall Convention	Registration Fee	Rosewood Hotel	WestJet YYZ Flights	Land Package	TOTAL CAD$
• Member for 3 nights single	$995	$1,920	$706	$1,110	$4,731
• Member for 4 nights single	$995	$2,560	$706	$1,110	$5,371
• Additional Cost for guest	-	-	$706	$1,110	$1,816

 

Program Inclusions:

• Accommodations for 3 or 4 nights, depending on your choice;
• Round-trip transportation between airport and hotel where you arrive and depart at the same time as our group airline arrivals and departures;
• All meals as described in the day-by-day itinerary;
• Services of staff at Hospitality Desk; and
• Porterage, internet, housekeeping.

Not Included in Your Program:

• Costs to secure passport or required travel documents;
• Airline charges for checked baggage;
• Room service and in-room mini-refreshment centre charges and honour bar charges;
• Optional Activities and dine-around;
• Gratuities for optional activities (unless otherwise indicated);
• Meals other those planned through The Advocates' Society and listed in the itinerary;
• Telephone calls and faxes;
• Charges for damage whether accidental or intentional to hotel, airline or other property;
• and Travel Insurance.

Note:

• The registration fee is used to pay a portion of the costs of the educational program.
• The land package fee covers non-hotel room costs of the Convention, including non-sponsored food and beverage items, group flight transfers, communications, support and administrative costs.
• Rates quoted are per person in CAD funds and includes all taxes and service charges.
• Terms and Conditions apply. Download Terms and Conditions here.

 

A. Canadians travelling on regular passports do not require a visa prior to entering the United States or Bahamas. If you are not a Canadian citizen please visit this website for entry requirements: www.iatatravelcentre.com/travelinformation.php

A. Yes. Canadian citizens are required to present a valid passport to enter the Bahamas.

A. Yes. Make sure your passport will be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date of your expected departure from the Bahamas.

A. We cannot provide advice on this topic. The Canadian Bar Association has written an article about this topic. You can find their materials at: www.cba.org/Publications-Resources/CBA-Practice-Link/Business-and-Corporate/2013/No-privilege-at-the-border.

A. We have discount rates at Rosewood Baha Mar 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 your Registration.

A. Yes, absolutely! Please contact Dave Morrison at 647.428.9784 or by email at dmorrison@twiltravel.com for assistance.

A. If you purchase your own flights and arrive or depart at a different time then our group airline arrivals and departures you will be responsible for your own transportation between the airport and hotel.

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 Advocates' Society 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, in addition to any additional cost incurred from suppliers to make the name change, if permitted..

A. Yes, absolutely! Please contact Tim Costigan and his team at 647.428.9783 or at advocatestrips@gmail.com for assistance.

A. Please visit the Optional Tours page on this website for more information. Tours are booked on a "first come" basis. We recommend you book the tours as soon as possible as space on some tours is limited and tours can book up quickly. Registration for tours will close on Monday, September 30, 2019.

A. Yes, absolutely! Please contact Tim Costigan and his team at 647.428.9783 or at advocatestrips@gmail.com for assistance.

A. Please be sure to indicate all dietary restrictions on your registration form in order for us to accommodate your needs.

A. Yes, that is not a problem at all. If this is the case, please advise Tim Costigan's on-site staff and we will be happy to assist you.

A. Travel insurance is highly recommended for financial protection to help cover the costs of any unforeseeable circumstances that may arise.

A. Travel insurance is based on each individual's needs. Please contact Dave Morrison at 647.428.9784 or by email at dmorrison@twiltravel.com for assistance.

A. This would depend on the cell phone plan you have. Please contact your cell phone service provider.

Day: 
"Resort Casual". Activities run rain or shine so please bring appropriate rain gear. Comfortable footwear is also recommended. There may be some days on which you will be away from the hotel all day. We recommend that you bring a small daypack or a small carry-on bag with you.

Night:
Pack for a casual beach vacation. Men should wear closed-toe shoes for dining, but there is no need for a jacket or tie. You may need a shawl or pullover for the cool evenings or for air-conditioned areas.