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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, March 7, 2012 · 20 Want to explore your talent in the performing or visual arts? Studio PAVAS entering our 15th year, was the first private school of the arts in Oakville and Mississauga, offering a positive, relaxed and friendly environment with professional instructors in Art, Music, Drama and Dance. Individuals and families can enjoy a comprehensive arts program through private, semiprivate and small group classes. "This is where lifelong skills are learned, such as time management, commitment, team building, confidence and leadership," says Suzanne Zakoor, director and owner of Studio PAVAS. "We offer high-quality year-round educational instruction for all ages, from 3 years to adults." Its 16,000sq.ft. of space includes seven professional mirrored sprung dance floors, six acoustical music studios with a new recording room, large permanent art room, Jr. PAVAS preschool arts room, and a new 2400sq. ft. performance space. There's a large waiting area for homework and parents to watch all studios through the TV camera system. Take advantage of Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced March Break and summer day camps for children ages 3 to 14. They'll expand creative and performance skills, while having fun and making new friends. The all-day program runs as one-hour classes in art, acro, musical theatre, Irish, hiphop, jazz and lyrical. Register by phone, fax or in person, Studio PAVAS is located at 2301 Royal Windsor Drive, Unit #1.Visit www.studiopavas.com or call 905.403.9435. Advertorial March Break Soccer Fun Camps Ages 7 and up March 12 - 16 $400 *Pre and post care are available (NC)--With the children out of school for March Break, it seemed like a great idea to book a family trip. Now, faced with bags to pack, kids to entertain and unpredictable weather threatening to delay your travel plans, are you having second thoughts? Relax ­ or at least think about how relaxed you'll be when you get to your destination! You may not be able to control the weather, but planning ahead will help you manage any travel hiccups so you can enjoy a stress-free holiday. As a travel enthusiast, TD Credit Cards Associate Vice President, Stacie Pearson, Make sure you are fully prepared before heading to the airport has some experience with reducing travel stress and offers her top tips for travelers sible and avoid the last flight out. Delays Avoid surprises by budgeting for all this March Break: tend to happen as the day goes on, so costs. While big ticket items are easy to Drive to the airport. Avoid worrying booking an early flight limits the chances calculate, costs including airport transfers if your family and your luggage will all of getting stuck at the airport. and taxes often get overlooked. Many squeeze into one airport limo or taxi. Set Don't lose a day of vacation because travelers experience the pinch of unexyour own schedule and drive your own your luggage is lost. Protect yourself by pected costs such as weight restrictions. car to a secure and convenient airport booking your trip on a credit card that Consider using a credit card that offers parking lot. Keep in mind that some travel has Delayed and Lost Baggage Insurance. travel reward points that you can use for credit cards will let you redeem points for Just to be safe, make sure your carry­on more than just the plane ticket ­ airport airport parking so that you can include it includes destination must­haves, like a parking, taxes, even a massage at the in the total cost of your vacation. swimsuit and sandals, so that if your lug- resort's spa. Being able to offset these Take the earliest flight possible. Try to gage is delayed for a few hours, you can costs with points will help to significantly book a flight as early in the day as pos- head to the beach while you wait. reduce your total travel expenses. Tips for stress-free family travel Sign up today - spaces are limited! www.oakvillesoccer.ca/camps Online registration at