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I just ran a poll on linked in. Not surprisingly, 100% of the people who’ve responded to the poll agreed with my question whether “Being Near Water Makes Us Happier.” What do you think? I just read an article on CN Traveler titled https://www.cntraveller.com/gallery/why-being-near-water-really-does-make-us-happier The article says “there are scientific reasons why we’re so drawn to […]

We are starting to travel again. Uniworld and AMA Waterways have returned to the rivers in Europe. And the EU has now green lit Canadians to enter. Americans can also enter a number of EU countries. But, the rules are still subject to change at a moment’s notice. That’s one of the biggest challenges to

We are a double-vaxxed family! Yesterday, my 15 year old got her second vaccine – so now my family of 4 is now fully vaccinated. Thanks to the Wabano Center for Indigenous Health, we are ready to travel.  And I love the tagline #BeGreatVaccinate ! How about you?  Are you vaxxed to the max? Are

We’ve talked about small ship cruising last week, and river cruising the week prior. This week, I’ll share some thoughts with you about expedition cruising. (And by the way, I have an exclusive offer with AMA Waterways on a 2-for-1 for river cruising the summer of 2021. To see the exclusive list of 2-for-1 sailings

The optimism is starting to translate into people booking travel. We’re getting there. Last week, I shared with you about a river cruise boom. And, we’re also starting to see that with small ship ocean and expedition cruising. Of course, there’ll always be clients who love the mega ships, and like to sail on the

Just got my 2nd shot this week. I am vaxxed to the max! How about you?   The 2nd shot brings a wave of optimism.   And while my American colleagues and clients are a little ahead of us on the optimism stage, Canadians are now starting to feel it too.  We’re starting to get

This week, I was talking with someone about a terrific trip I took to India with my daughter. We did a customized and private trip, just like the trips I put together for my private clients who wish to visit India. We immersed ourselves in Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Udaipur, and Mumbai. Have you experienced the “magical

Got your vaccine? Thinking of travel? Vaxication is now a word. See https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/vaxication-meaning ‘Vaxication’: All I Ever Wanted What big post-pandemic trip are you planning? Are you thinking 2022 or 2023? Join me on Tuesday for Travel Tuesday’s focus on Japan. But for 2021 – perhaps you can think about travelling around Canada. Did you know that

Are you currently planning a big post-pandemic trip? Now’s the time! Canada is now over 50% of the full population vaccinated! Woo hoo! Golf courses and tennis courts are re-opening in Ontario, vaccines are now open to 12 and over, and we have the premier announcing a 3 phase return to public gatherings and restaurants.

Happy Sunday! Hope you are doing well. I’m thrilled to see that Canada is now sitting at almost 45% of us having received a first vaccine. See http://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-vaccination-tracker-how-many-people-in-canada-have-received-shots-1.5247509 Hope is on the horizon. And we all have great anticipation for the holidays and return to normal ahead! (Although Michele Norris tells us “Don’t reach for normal,