Today is November 11th. And at the 11th hour on this 11th day of the 11th month, we should all stop to remember. Whether we call it Remembrance Day (through the Commonwealth) or Veteran’s Day (in the US), we all pause to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Veterans’ Affairs in Canada posts a […]
Lest We Forget: Virtual Tours of Canadian + Newfoundland Battlefields Read More »
I’ve had some fun researching and organizing a couple of trips to NYC for clients this week. The really cool thing of being affiliated with Vision 2000, and being a member of the Virtuoso consortium, is that I now have the resources to put together top-notch itineraries for my clients. One of our Virtuoso partners in New
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Regent Seven Seas Cruises have continued their award winning ways in 2010. Regent was awarded the “Best Large-Ship Cruise Line” in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards again, and has won the “Best Large-Ship Cruise Line” in the Virtuoso Performance Awards. 2010 has been Regent’s best year to date too. Rates tend to go up after the
Regent Seven Seas: Alaska Cruise – Value Can't be Beat! Read More »
Last night, I attended the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (or CTO’s) “Rum and Rhythm” event in Toronto, organized by the fabulous Lynda Sinclair. It was a night of rum, music, food, and fun! And even though I only had my crappy cellphone camera with me, I did my best to capture some snaps. For some reason, the initials “CTO”
Little CTO (Caribbean Tourism Organization), You're Really Lookin' Fine… Read More »
On September 28th, I was fortunate enough to attend the “Alluring Anguilla” Dinner presentation, thrown by the Anguilla Tourist Board of Canada. The roof salon at the Park Hyatt Hotel in Toronto was a great setting for a great event. I got to catch up with Dale Pusching and Catherine Butchart of the Tourist Board, as well as fellow
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I love the fall! Cool, crisp weather. Bountiful harvests. And vibrant colours. One joy of living in Ottawa, our nation’s capital, is that we get to take in a lot of festivals each year. And there’s no festival like the “Fall Rhapsody” that our National Capital Commission (NCC) puts on each autumn. The fantastic Gatineau Park is just a
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I had a busy week this week. Part of the fun included attending a training session for Beaches and Sandals resorts. I’m now a “Certified Sandals Specialist” – or a CSS. There are 3 distinct brands within the “Sandals Umbrella” – there are Beaches, Sandals, and Grand Pineapple resorts. I book a lot of families
Beaches and Sandals – Caribbean "Luxury Included" for Everyone Read More »
During a recent online conversation on twitter, a group of travellers got together on #TNI (“travellers night in”) to discuss historical treasures. The question posed on which all could opine was: which historical treasures don’t live up to the hype, and which ones are must-see historical sites you would recommend to anyone? I knew what my choices would be immediately.
Historical Treasures in Travel – Hype vs Must-see? Read More »
Alaska has always been one of those faraway, magical places to me. A land that was full of whales, bald eagles, and spectacular snow-covered mountain peaks. A land that promised adventure mixed between rustic countryside, close-knit communities, and wide-opened spaces. A land that lured you to get away from the rigors of city life, and
Cruising to Alaska… with Kiddies in Tow Read More »
Newfoundland – it is truly God’s country. Beautiful landscapes, beautiful people, and beautiful heritage. There are two kinds of people in this world – Newfoundlanders, and those who want to be. If you don’t know what all the fuss is about, you likely haven’t visited yet. I hope you’ll let me help you reform your
Curling, Corner Brook – Newfoundland Read More »
