weekly ezine

The Art of Conservation Every Sunday morning, I complete my weekly travel ezine that I’d started during the week, usually with the TV program “CBS Sunday Morning” on in the background as I sip my coffee. It’s the quiet before the regular Sunday morning family events get started. This week was no different. This Sunday, […]

Festive Season is just about upon us. After Remembrance Day solemnities, the holiday season kicks in. Of course, if you’re looking to travel over Hannukah, Christmas, or New Year’s; you are getting to the party planning a little late, for sure. It’s still possible, of course, and I’m scheduling calls with several folks for this

Do you know all the different kinds of cruising there are? The main categories are Ocean, River, and Expedition. Last week we talked about Expedition Cruising. This week I’ll focus on River Cruising. Of course, there are subcategories too within those 3 main categories – and lots of ways to differentiate which cruise type, style,

Expedition Cruising Do you know all the different kinds of cruising there are? The main categories are Ocean, River, and Expedition. Of course, there are subcategories too within those 3 main categories – and lots of ways to differentiate which cruise type, style, and itinerary is right for you. There are many differentiating factors –

Last weekend, I was in Toronto to attend the Virtuoso VIP Client Event (by invitation only) that allowed the top 25 Virtuoso travel advisors in Ontario to invite 4 clients. The idea being that the top 100 travelers in Toronto would get feted, and be able to learn about top Virtuoso suppliers so they could gather

Last weekend, I was in Toronto to attend the Power of Vision. Power of Vision is my host agency’s annual networking and professional development weekend. The top sales performers of Vision/ Direct Travel’s over 400 advisors across Canada are feted and celebrated, and meet with the top travel suppliers so we can build relationships and

It was kind of shocking to learn of Thomas Cook’s collapse in the UK. Over 150,000 passengers were stranded. The UK government repatriated citizens. See THOMAS COOK COLLAPSES and VIDEO: Thomas Cook Collapses – CEO Apologizes As my former profession of financial services proved with the banking industry in the US in 2008, there is no such thing

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles I am en route to Vancouver today to begin escorting a small group of solo ladies on board the Rocky Mountaineer train. (See below for a video of a past trip I’ve done onboard the Rocky Mountaineer.) So, of course, my mind is on trains. And planes. And Automobiles. One of

It’s September, which is typically nearing the end of the Alaska cruising season, which is generally May-October. Which means that this is the prime time for people to be booking Alaska for next year’s vacation. Does it interest you? It’s one of those destinations that is on many people’s bucket list. I have some clients

We had a great presentation at Ale – Amberwood Lounge & Eatery, Stittsville this week. I presented soft adventure tours for solo & other travelers. And my special guest, Mike Quinto of On the Go Tours, joined the presentation to share updates on their tours, particularly those of interest to solo travelers. (However, they have