Destinations

Lest We Forget: Virtual Tours of Canadian + Newfoundland Battlefields

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 […]

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Regent Seven Seas: Alaska Cruise – Value Can't be Beat!

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

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Little CTO (Caribbean Tourism Organization), You're Really Lookin' Fine…

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”

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Beaches and Sandals – Caribbean "Luxury Included" for Everyone

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

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Historical Treasures in Travel – Hype vs Must-see?

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.

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