badly disoriented, and really
floundering. This story brings
me to another point — know and
accept your physical limitations.
Snorkelling is usually a safe and
enjoyable experience, as long as
you use your common sense.
You usually snorkel near a
reef to observe tropical fish,
sea turtles, and manta rays,
along with the beautiful reef
itself. It’s not uncommon to
run into sharks, most of which
are harmless, because they are
present in all oceans. I often saw
sharks while snorkelling in the
Galapagos Islands and French
Polynesia. On Australia’s Great
Barrier Reef, the tour company
had an area sealed off with a
shark barrier as great white
sharks were present.
If you’re on your own, obey
all signs regarding potentially
hazardous situations. Tour
companies provide all equipment
you’ll need to go snorkelling.
Just bring a bathing suit, towel,
sunscreen, and bottled water,
but check if tour operators
speak English and are reputable.
Snorkelling in the clear, warm
waters of the tropics is so
enjoyable and a must-do activity
when the opportunity arises!
While Duane Radford
wonders what would be
better than a snorkelling
trip to an exotic location
after the pandemic, he
and his wife have instead
travelled from Waterton
to Jasper to Elk Island
— showing that you don’t
have to leave the province
to enjoy a change from the
lockdown routine.
To our favourite travellers,
As we look to the future of travel, our team at Merit must adapt to the
changing demands of our industry and the needs of our clients. As we put
a stronger focus on our online and phone interactions, we have decided
to close a number of our retail locations throughout Canada, including
our locations in Alberta. This new strategy will strengthen our position as
a travel provider, and help you book your dream getaways in the future in
the best way possible.
The Merit team is still fully committed to bringing you the best travel
experiences and vacation packages. You will receive the same service you
have come to know and love. Any bookings made at our retail locations
will not be affected by these store closures.
Our team thanks you for your support and looks forward to growing that
relationship in new ways moving forward.
Sincerely,
The Merit Team
ON-4499356/4499372 | BC-34799 | QC–7002238
While our offices are physically closed, we are available by phone and email.
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