North to Alaska Two entertaining and beautifully illustrated features in this magazine invite you to cross the border between Canada and the United States, and we hope you do. Border crossings can be complicated and we want you updated on the latest when traveling north. MEMBER matters MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR COAST TO COAST MEMBERSHIP
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With the exception of children, all visitors arriving to Canada need a passport or passport equivalent. These stricter requirements were implemented under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI). If you have a NEXUS you may choose a border crossing that offers a NEXUS lane and thereby avoid long lines. Check these items that have restrictions: Agricultural products: Many agricultural items are restricted or prohibited entry to Canada. Canadian law requires that you declare all agricultural products you bring into Canada to customs officers when you arrive. Firearms: Canada has strict laws governing the cross- border movement, possession and use of firearms. However, you may bring a non-restricted firearm such as a hunting rifle or shotgun if it is being used for in-season hunting, competition purposes, in-transit movement or as protection against wildlife in remote areas of Canada. Visitors cannot, under any circumstances, bring in prohibited firearms such as handguns and weapons, including mace and pepper spray. Pets: Dogs and cats that are at least three months old need signed and dated certificates from a veterinarian verifying that they have been vaccinated against rabies within the last three years. The certificate must clearly identify the animal.
If I’m a Classic Member, can I visit a Premier Resort? In a word, YES! We have heard from some members who believe their member type (Classic, Deluxe, or Premier) determines what type of resort (Classic, Deluxe, or Premier) they can or cannot visit. This is not true. All Coast members in good standing can visit any and all types of Coast resorts, as well as Good Neighbor Parks. So every Coast member has access to nearly 400 affiliates that make up the Coast to Coast network of resorts and Good Neighbor Parks. Your member type and the resort type will determine how frequently you can visit certain types of resorts and how long you can stay. For a complete set of rules governing frequency and length of stay, see the member benefit insert between pages 50/51 in your 2016 Coast to Coast Annual Resort Directory. Or log onto CoastResorts.com, go to the Benefits tab, click on Member Benefits, and scroll to the bottom of the page to find a helpful chart that outlines the length and frequency of stay at each resort type for your membership level.
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