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9 Reasons Why Travel Advisors Travel

Travel is so much more than simply being a tourist. Yes, taking a photo in front of the Eiffel Tower is cool, but what made you want to go to...

Dutch Boterkoek - Butter Cake

This classic buttery treat is easy to make and we are not sure if it classifies as a cake or a cookie. My daughter called it a "cookie-cake". Well, try...

My Promise as a Travel Advisor

Extraordinary Experiences - Making Connections

Now more than ever, travel holds greater value as a means of connection – to our fellow citizens, to nature, to culture and to understanding one another. This edition of...

Why You Should Book With A Travel Advisor

“Why would I book with you when I can just book the same trip online?” This is the question we were asked daily, prior to March 2020…but this mindset changed during...

Why a train journey is always a great idea!

There is something romantic and nostalgic about train travel. It is also comfortable, hassle-free and relaxing! Today, I like to talk about the Glacier Express in Switzerland and why it...

Post COVID-19 Travel Health & Safety Measures

With summer here and the weather getting warmer across the country, Canadians want to get out of the house and travel again. Here's a summary of how the travel industry...

Thinking about Traveling within Canada this Summer?

Thinking about traveling within Canada this summer and fall? Are you aware of the travel restrictions that each province and territory enforces?

Security at Sea

Cruise ships are one of the safest vacation options in the world, with rates of serious crimes that are exceedingly lower than those on land.

10 Reasons Why Ocean Cruisers Will Love River Cruising

What incredible travel experiences would you like to plan for 2021and beyond? Perhaps it will be a big reunion with your favorite people to a destination on your travel bucket...

Protecting Canadian Travellers with Innovative Face Masks

Many travellers are looking at the best ways to stay safe in this current environment. In partnership with Face Forward, we now sell high-quality, non-medical face masks for delivery.

Le Boat, leaders in canal boating, a safer choice for a staycation this summer, post isolation.

Get away from the city and crowds to the wide-open spaces of the UNESCO Rideau Canal, Ontario

Explore Worldly River Waterways with AmaWaterways

10 Reasons Why Ocean Cruisers Will Love River Cruising

Travel Brings People Together

The best five restaurants at Sea for Foodies on Contemporary and Premium Cruise Lines

From the ambiance to the creativity of the dishes. Here are my top five on Contemporary and Premium Cruise Lines:1) A Taste of De Librije - Nieuw StatendamOnce in a...

COVID-19

As COVID-10 is a rapidly changing story, the following are links to several government agencies and industry organizations. Refer to these websites to get the latest guidance, advisories, and other...

My favorite restaurants in Nuremberg

When in Nürnberg visiting family, I always drop in at at one of the Biergartens or restaurant for lunch or dinner. I like to experience local food when I travel...

How to choose the right river cruise line

In North America, we mainly have heard of the following river cruises:AMAWaterways, Avalon Waterways, Crystal, Uniworld and Viking River Cruises. While the river ships have to conform to a certain...

My five best restaurants at Sea for Couples

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The best five restaurants at Sea for a Crowd

1) Teppanyaki - Norwegian Getaway2) Moderno Churrascaria - Norwegian Getaway3) Sabor Modern Mexican Cuisine - Freedom of the Seas4) Crab Shack - Regal Princess5) Qsine - Celebrity Millenium

Find out which cruise lines adjust their itineraries due to Coronavirus outbreak

Koenigsberger Klopse - Recipe

This is a classic German Dish in Berlin and surrounding area. The dish was named after Koenigsberg in Prussia which now is Kaliningrad, Russia. It's an easy dish to make!...

Alaska

We embarked on our first ever and first Alaska cruise in 1997 on the Crown Princess. We sailed down from Seward, Alaska to the beautiful city of Vancouver, British Columbia...