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12 xst satf tv it ffv economist sunlsuhtribune diversions saturday dec 18 2004 rs off- path appeal from page 11 but the president of newmar kets uniglobe voyageur travel was thrilled to travel to tobago with her new husband garth webb early this month after her business won an provincewide competition for trav el agents i do like off the beaten track and so does my husband tobago has rainforest ifs good for bird watch ing or ecohiking tours we didnt just sit on the beach she said enjoying a natural environment and visiting with local residents is a major appeal of tobago ms stuart webb said its a really unspoiled and beau tiful place there are about six hotels two very nice ones unspoiled is probably the best way to describe it its how the more travelled to islands used to before they got commercialized with a string of hotels while british travellers and to a lesser degree german vacationers are starting to embrace tobago it remains something new for north americans because it is not pack aged as a charter destination the way other popular locations are we were the only canadians there there were a lot of charters from britain ninety per cent of the tourists are from britain ms stuart webb said ms stuart webb is hoping toba go can remain unspoiled as tourism increases thats why you go to some of these places i would go back because its not as commercialized not all travellers are looking for exotic locations according to yirig chun owner of markhams global travel network while he has seen a slight increase in people booking off the beaten track destinations the vast majority of mr chuns customers are still looking for popular spots in the caribbean or to visit friends and relatives in asia about 400 canadians contracted malaria while travelling abroad last year we find most people are looking for the beach for canadians at least americans are more adventurous for canadians a beach holiday is what they are going for he said according to a survey by online travel agent expediaca 31 per cent of canadians would choose europe as their dream vacation spot right behind is the caribbean at 30 per cent a family getaway to disney world in florida is the choice of 16 per cent canadian destinations also came in at 16 per cent five per cent of canadians would opt for a highrolling vaca tion to las vegas while travelling can be a com pelling adventure vacationers should also be aware of potential drawbacks for example after six canadians contracted malaria while visiting the dominican republic last month ottawa is reminding trav ellers the disease can be just a plane ride away about 400 canadians contract ed malaria while travelling abroad last year a government advisory cautioned to helpprevent malaria deaths in canada the government advises health care professionals and trav ellers to be aware of the correct use of antimalarial drugs and other protective measures such as insect repellents arid bed nets vacationers are urged to check with their family doctor and visit wwwtravelhealthgcca mr bulsara acknowledged goway customers have been known to question the safety of trav elling to africa or other exotic locales but he said the companys desti nations are chosen because they pose no significant danger v for more information about goways african adventures call 18002450920 e- mail infoafricaexpertscom or log on to wwwafricaexpertscom or wwwgowaycom for more information about newmarkets uniglobe voyageur travel call 9058952433 or visit wwwuniglobevoyageurtravelcom for more information about global travel network call 905 7077222 or visit wwwglobaltravel webcom totally portable indooroutdoor 14 jets 56 people beverage holders surround seating with cool off seat rigid maintenance free shell includes chemical packagethermal cover istorante r fine italian french mediterranean cuisine 8900 woodbine ave north of hwy 7 9055133939 monte carlo inn markham enmeei beef idiidexllmm 3bffl j- a- or betz pools ltd 5688 main st stouffville on 905 6401424 gfej apipzers traditional gravlax wdill mustard sauce or p ti v stuffed salmon scallops pernod tiger shrimps es isjfc or wibmato light cream sauce 1 provimi veal chop dessert tiramisu dinner- complimented with soup coffee or tea a glass of champagne midnight per person taxes gratuities p9