July 2024

Newfoundland

  Every summer, I travel home to Newfoundland. The visits have changed now that my mom has passed away, but I’m fortunate that I can still visit my brother and sister-in-law in their gorgeous location in Curling, and soak in their hospitality to get my fix of home. Besides catching up with family and friends, […]

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Nexus, Anyone?

Last week, I took the plunge and applied for my Nexus card, and had my first interview at Ottawa International Airport (@flyyow). Have you applied for yours yet? If not, the process is quite straightforward so far. Here’s how to do it: Start Online: Begin by visiting the U.S. government page via the Canadian government’s

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Conscious Travel

Besides my wonderful acknowledgement as a Virtuoso Cruise Icon last month, and the reward trip to Tahiti (see more below), I’ve also been honoured to be nominated for top Virtuoso advisor in sustainable tourism.   See press coverage here https://www.paxnews.com/news/people/two-canadian-direct-travel-advisors-nominated-virtuoso-travel-awards   So, I thought it would be good to share some info with you about

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Tahitian Sunsets, Part Deux – and an extra special offer for you

Following up to last week’s note about Tahitian Sunsets, and some time in Tahiti at the Intercontinental Overwater Bungalow, and some snorkelling in Moorea; here is an update on some of the other days. Whoa, dude! We totally had an amazeballs day in Raiatea – like, the second biggest island in the Society Islands, yo!

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Airport Hacks to Ease Stress

I’m always about finding ways to reduce stress when you travel. And that is the best way to ensure your self-care and healthy living is to reduce stress.   Here’s a very good article called “30 Airport Hacks to Change the Way You Travel” https://za.investing.com/magazine/save-money-at-the-airport-with-these-thrifty-budget-ideas/   Give it a read.  They’re not all great, but

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