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 […]
Chasing 17th Century Pirate, Peter Easton, thru Newfoundland Read More »
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
Wills & Kate : April 29.11 – Wanna go to London to see the Queen? Read More »
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”
Vegas: Odds are, There's More than Gamblin' Read More »
“Virtuoso Life” magazine just ran a friendly competition. They gave a veteran travel writer and a Virtuoso travel advisor a budget of $4,000 to plan a three-night trip to the Big Apple, centered on a Broadway show. Any bets on who won? Not really – bet on the Virtuoso Advisor every time. A veteran travel
NYC:Expert Do-it-yourselfer Loses to Virtuoso Advisor Read More »
As a foodie in training, I love Artisan bread. My friends at C’est Bon Cooking tell me that Artisan means the Art Is In the bread. And this newbie foodie loved her visit to the CuisinArt Resort in Anguilla in June. To me, CuisinArt means the Art is in the Cuisine. The CuisinArt Resort is owned by Leandro Rizzuto of the Conair Corporation and
The Art in the Cuisine at the CuisinArt Resort, Anguilla Read More »
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
New York City – Want the VIP Treatment? Read More »
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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