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A Toronto woman has nothing but sympathy for Canadian travellers who recently returned from a disastrous trip to Cuba.

Sasha Hernandez told CityNews she returned from a birthday vacation to Holguin covered in bed bug bites, and required medical attention that cost her hundreds.

Hernandez and her boyfriend took a Nolitours vacation to Blau Costa Verde beach resort earlier this month. She said bed bugs at the resort are to blame.

The couple flew Air Transat, the same airline where 14 passengers fell ill on a flight from Cuba to Toronto on Friday.

Hernandez didn’t have any problems with the flight. Her problems, she says, started at the hotel.

“On the second night I got my first few bites. I assumed they were mosquito bites [but] they swelled up and burned my skin with water bubbles surrounding the core bite which [had pus],” Hernandez wrote in an email to CityNews.

By the third day, Hernandez needed medical attention. She was charged for her gauze and Band-Aids.

The bites were so bad she couldn’t sleep at night, and she couldn’t sit in the sun during the day.

Finally, she and her boyfriend checked their beds:  Hernandez said there were around 25 dead bed bugs on her bed, and five on her boyfriend’s bed.

A maid came to change the bedding, and Hernandez went to the doctor again. She was charged for calamine lotion and an anti-histamine shot.

By the next morning, they were ready to leave. A representative from the hotel offered Hernandez a massage, which she declined because of the numerous bug bites. He then offered her a lobster dinner, which she also declined.

She and her boyfriend returned to Canada on Jan. 12. By the time the flight landed, Hernandez said, her body was so swollen she had to go the hospital immediately.

Once again, she was charged for her medication.

“A lobster is not going to cut it,” Hernandez wrote.

Hernandez said travellers to Cuba need to be extra cautious.

Another Toronto woman, Denise Robertson, says she contracted the Norwalk virus shortly after landing in Holguin Cuba recently.

"It just came on very quickly, vomiting really badly, diarrhea, fever, and they asked me if I would stay in my room and be quarantined so no one else got it," she said.

Despite the bad press, travel expert Robert Townshend doesn't think tourists will stop vacationing in Cuba.

"It seems that the deals and the prices you get to go to Cuba, outweighs the chance of any kind of illness you could get," he said.

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DreamSerene™ from Caber Sure Fit designed to meet
protection and tranquility needs

MARKHAM, ON, Jan. 13, 2012 /CNW/ - Retailers and consumers will
always wake up on the right side of the bed thanks to Caber
Sure Fit's newest line of DreamSerene™ products. The collection
of mattress and pillow encasements available to all retailers
by spring 2012—and being showcased at The Canadian Home
Furnishings Market in Toronto this weekend in Hall 5, space
5006 of the International Centre—is the result of a $1 million
investment designed to better protect against wear and tear,
allergens and bed bugs while promoting rest and rejuvenation.

DreamSerene's brand of superior quality products, designed with
consumers' needs in mind, is based on customer input.
Responding to the desire for a larger merchandise mix, the line
also features tiered product categories - Value, Good, Better
and Best - to provide every customer with the precise items
they're looking for. The needs of retailers are also taken into
consideration, as training and a comprehensive product guide
are also part of the package.

"It has always been our goal to bring a mattress protection
line to market that benefits both our vendor and consumer
clientele," said Bernard Weinstein , president and CEO of Caber
Sure Fit Inc. "This new DreamSerene line will give retailers
the tools they need to enhance customer service and allow
consumers to choose from a greater variety of products."

Knowing that a disrupted night's sleep can cause a series of
long-term problems, DreamSerene is equipped with a combination
of leading-edge technologies designed to ward off overnight
disturbances. The following features work together to promote a
solid night of rest for all those who value sound sleeping:

Dream Seal Bed Bug Barrier™ Encasements: Stop
bed bugs from entering and exiting the mattress and box
spring, and are 100% bite proof.

Wet Block Technology™: Protects the comfort and
long-lasting mattress quality with breathable stain and
waterproof barriers.

Allergy Shield™: Guards against microscopic dust mites
and allergens making breathing easier

Antimicrobial Protection: Kills 99.99% of bacteria
commonly found in beds

Class 1 Medical Device Classification: Awarded by
Health Canada , this classification gives consumers the peace
of mind that they are investing in a top quality product.

In addition, all DreamSerene products are easy to use, machine
washable and come with trusted warranty protection that will
help to preserve their overall lifespans.

"We have conducted extensive market research and enforced
scrupulous testing to ensure that this new line of products
exceeds everyone's expectations," says Weinstein. "These latest
developments are an opportunity for us to put our stamp on
mattress protection and further demonstrate that we're
dedicated to enhancing their lives."

The creation of the DreamSerene line trails a mutual decision
between Caber Sure Fit and Protect-A-Bed® to part ways
following a 10-year partnership. The amicable separation,
resulting from divergent business goals, will not inconvenience
any retailers or partners currently working with the
distributor.

About Caber Sure Fit Inc.
Caber Sure Fit Inc., a Canadian company based in
Markham, Ontario, is dedicated to enhancing the lifestyles of
today's savvy consumers. Our innovative products are designed
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