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Optimism for Travel Industry Running High

Last week, I was proud to be a repeat guest on the podcast “Thanks for Asking”, hosted by Helen Nodland of Virtuoso Travel. And this week I was interviewed by Travelweek, Canada’s leading travel trade publication, about optimism for the travel industry. GETTING CLIENTS TRAVELLING AGAIN Asked about the biggest impediments to getting clients travelling […]

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Discover Ireland

St. Patrick’s Day is this week. It’s the time when everyone embraces their Irish heritage – whether real or imagined. “Kiss Me, I’m Irish.” Ways to celebrate Ireland and St. Patrick’s Day? Wear green. https://time.com/4699771/green-irish-st-patricks-day-color/ Make Irish Stew. Drink Irish Whiskey (or Irish Coffee) https://vinepair.com/articles/bartender-irish-whiskey-advice/ https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/irish-coffee-3414619 Or, of course, some Guinness (just don’t make it green

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Oceania Sale

Here’s info on Oceania Labour Day sale that’s still on. Upgrade Sale from 9/2 – 9/7. See the attached pdf for the list.  have a list of 20 sailings with some special offers. So, if you’re looking for an ocean going cruise over the next year or two, and you’re a fan of Oceania, keep an eye

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Our Africa

I’ve had a week totally focused on Africa. All week, I attended a virtual trade show with OurAfrica. Travel, in partnership with ATTA. It was a productive, fun and interactive show over the week, that had me arising early (often 5 am, to account for the 7 hour time change so I could get some meetings

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Thankful for Canada

I’m thankful for Canada. How about you? Yesterday, my husband, youngest daughter and I went hiking in the Gatineau Park. King Mountain Trail was wonderful. We’re so lucky to have it close by. And while we’re starting our Thanksgiving weekend missing our oldest daughter who is quarantining at university (thanks, CoVid for another lesser celebration), we

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A Memory of CoVid19 Lockdown – April 28, 2020

Today is Tuesday April 28th, 2020. It is Day 46 of the lock-down/social-distancing due to COVID-19. Canadian Prime Minister,Justin Trudeau, issued a stay-at-home-Order. If we must go out, for groceries or prescriptions, we must maintain 6 ft / 2 meters distance. No hugging or touching is allowed should you see friends. (Justin’s wife, Sophie Gregoire

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