Editor’s Message CSANews© is published four times a year and is Copyright SUMMER 2019 by Medipac International Communications Inc., 180 Lesmill Road, Toronto, Ontario M3B 2T5. (416) 441-7000. Subscription Price: $9.95 Canada; $20.00 U.S. and foreign. Single copy: $3.95. Prices include tax. Published by Medipac International Communications Inc. Opinions expressed are those of the writers and are not necessarily those of the CSA, Medipac International Communications Inc. or its affiliates, their Directors, Officers, or other employees or agents. Canadian Publications Mail Product Sales Agreement No: 40063603. ISSN No: 1195-2393 Barb & Ron Kroll Dr. Robert MacMillan David McPherson Andrew Moore-Crispin Robert Wiersema Rex Vogel Judith Adam Gabrielle Bauer Donna Carter Michael Coren Jennifer Cox Shari Darling James Dolan Karen Huestis Ron Steeves John Foster Garry McDonald Rod Seiling Bob Slack James Leroux Robert Herman Ted Popel Wendy Caban Michael MacKenzie Wallace Weylie President First Vice-President Second Vice-President Treasurer Secretary Past President Director Director Director Director Executive Director Legal Counsel CSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Editor CSA Editor President Art Director Director of Sales Director of Operations Marketing & Events Specialist J. Ross Quigley Karen Huestis Christopher Davidge Peter Prusa Neville B. Levin Paula McGovern Fran Castricone SUMMER 2019 | ISSUE 111 CONTRIBUTING EDITORS We acknowledge the support of the Government of Canada. T David Blazek Illustrator he world is getting to be a muchmore challenging destination. The Middle Eastern countries have always had issues, but now even more so. The Dominican Republic, a favourite destination for the all-inclusive crowd, has had several mysterious deaths during the past year, all of tourists. Cuba is now, once again, off limits since President Trump decided that their government was getting too rich from the tourist dollars flowing in, especially from the cruise ships that became very popular. Pat & I, and several of our friends received news that our Caribbean cruise had been cancelled due to the intended two stops in Cuba. We were offered very fair terms to rebook, as well as substantial discounts, but most of us had already toured the Caribbean in one form or another, so we passed on the opportunity. The vastly overstated travel to exotic locations and European and Asian destinations did not materialize as the baby boomers came of retirement age. They, instead, generally travelled in their parents’ footsteps, heading south to Florida, Texas, Arizona and California. Great weather, cheaper everything (even with the lowly Canadian dollar), friendly people and a common language. And to boot, very low prices for rentals and homes, unless you demanded to be directly on a beach. I don’t think that a retirement life could be much better than being a snowbird. I have travelled much of the world, but my favourite place is still my retirement home in the sunny, southern United States with my many friends. Have a wonderful summer. Sincerely, J. Ross Quigley Editor P.S. Early Bird travel insurance is a must this year, as some restrictive changes are coming and prices are trending upwards. CSANews | SUMMER 2019 | 3
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