Destinations

I don’t buy into patriotic bursts of pride. But the “Ode to Newfoundland” is the one anthem that brings a tear to my eye. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SpUmZtaRBQ] Newfoundlanders love their home. And no one made us prouder to call Newfoundland home than recently retired premier of Newfoundland, Danny Williams. Read Rex Murphy’s tribute to Danny Williams. http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2010/11/25/rex-murphy-williams-a-modern-day-joe-smallwood/   […]

I just organized a safari through Tanzania for 2 clients, working with one of my preferred suppliers (and a Virtuoso partner) Big Five. Here’s their itinerary.  Pique your interest?               February 2, Wednesday: Arrive Kilimanjaro Pick up Kilimanjaro Airport at 21.30hrs from Amsterdam, met by a Big Five representative

St. Thomas, in the US Virgin Islands, is a popular vacation spot, particularly with Americans… and Canadians too.  The currency is USD, the language is English, and the temperatures are terrific. St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix were purchased by the US Government in 1917 for $25 million in gold (part of their WW1 strategy). Hilly St.

Studying Newfoundland history in grade school, I heard rumblings about pirates. And growing up in Corner Brook, with a dad that loved everything to do with the water, and who studied the lore of Captain Cook and the various island shipwrecks, I knew the name Peter Easton. Funny how it surprised me to learn of W5’s recent

I’m no giddy romantic. But on July 29th, 1981, I rose very early to watch Diana marry Charles at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. The pomp and circumstance was so intriguing to watch. Course, that stuff of fairytales unravelled to be a bit of a dark murder mystery kinda nightmare, but then again – I like those

What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas? Ok. Cliche. But cliches are popular for a reason. Vegas and gamblin’ – pretty obvious association. But try a little harder. There’s more than gamblin’ in this city. For example: 1.  Fans of the CSI show (the original, set in Las Vegas) can take the “CSI the experience”