weekly ezine

This week, I’m putting together some travel talks (there are two this week – one about Hawaii land & cruise, and another with G Adventures/ National Geographic Journeys. See details below). I’ve been talking a lot about soft adventure trips for clients with these talks (and a third talk around the same topic now planned […]

I was working on a trip for a client onboard U by Uniworld’s Tattoo-themed cruise next month (see more info below), and it got me thinking about unusual travel destinations and/or unusual travel modes. Certainly, a tattoo-themed river cruise ticks a lot of boxes if you’re looking for “unusual travel destinations” . (When I first

As we enjoy the Canada Day weekend, and flags are flying, it makes you realize what a beautiful country we live in. We tend to forget that exploring our own country can be just as great as exploring other countries. Canada has ranked as the 3rd top country in the world, behind Switzerland and Japan.

Travel for Good Did you see last week’s ezine about Peru? Here’s the link https://lushlife.ca/peru/ I really had an amazing time in Peru. I was honoured to be included in G Adventure’s inaugural Change-Makers summit with G Adventures founder, Bruce Poon Tip. I was one of 15 top advisors invited from across Canada, and one of

What an amazing week I just had in Peru. I was one of 15 top advisors invited from across Canada, and one of 130 people on G Adventures’ Change Makers trip (with advisors from Canada, USA, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand – as well as a host of other G Adventures staff from around

On June 6th, 2019, we’ll mark the 75th anniversary of D Day. There will be oodles of new stories, including: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/d-day-75th-anniversary-significance-1.5157473 and https://www.cbsnews.com/news/d-day-75th-anniversary-memories-still-vivid-for-some-veterans/?fbclid=IwAR29TKLyr4p-KpnFeg0euGiRXoG8ZJLaskmmPdRO12mXVECBCLFoeEpVHb4 and https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/movies/steven-spielberg-tom-hanks-legacy-saving-private-ryan-n1012166 and keepsakes https://www.mint.ca/store/coins/2019-d-day-commemorative-collector-keepsake-prod3540019 And, there are ways to mark the solemn occasion. https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/history/second-world-war/d-day/75th-anniversary Of course, these historic places will attract pilgrimages and tourists to walk hallowed lands. Viking has a special

Tomorrow, I’m hosting On the Go Tours to share what’s new with their solo traveler program – travel solo, never alone. On the Go has always had a roommate program, as well as a ‘your own room’ option. But now they are also offering your own room at no extra charge on specific tours and

Your World Awaits! I’ve just signed up for Virtuoso Travel Week again in  Vegas this August – where the world’s best travel advisors, cruise lines, hotels, tour operators, and destination management companies all come together to focus and learn and re-connect with what is happening in the world of travel. I’m also thinking about David

Odds are, you are having brunch somewhere today. Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers and women I’ve known. And most especially to my mom, Mary! xo And my grandmothers, Dorothy and Monica, and my mother-in-law, Avis. And the mothers that my daughters may some day become. To us all, have a great brunch .