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Randy Sharman
The Informed Traveler is a weekly travel podcast dedicated to bringing you the latest travel news trends and destination ideas. Each week we dive into the latest travel stories and how they effect you, the traveler. Plus we provide insight traveling to interesting destinations and and useful travel tips to help you along the way.
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Renewing your passport has become a bit simpler as you can now renew it online, so on this week's show Travel Expert Onanta Forbes joins me to go through the process. Then we'll talk with the author of a new book titled Sales to Success: How a Cruise Ship Salesman Turned Jewelry, Stories, and Human Connection into a Life of Adventure. He's Rick Domanski and he's sailed the world's oceans as a cruise ship sales professional, luxury retail promoter, and shopping expert. He was also my supervisor when I did the same job many years ago while working on the cruise ships. So we're going to talk about the cruise ship life, what we learned and how he put it all together in his new book.
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Have you ever volunteered to give up your seat on an overbooked flight? It can be tempting sometimes depending on your circumstances. On this week's show Travel Expert Onanta Forbes joins me to discuss overbooking, not just with the airlines but with hotels and cruise lines. Why it happens and what to do to avoid losing your seat, room or cabin. Plus, we'll chat with our friend Dee Dee Poteete from Visit San Antonio to see what's new in a city full of historic sites and their famous Riverwalk.
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Even though winter seems a long way off, now is the time to start planning for that winter getaway, so on this week's show Travel Expert Onanta Forbes joins me to offer some tips on what to plan for and some ideas on where to go. Plus we'll head to Edinburgh, Scotland and talk with one of the tour guides of the historic Edinburgh Castle. A place full of stories and majestic views overlooking the city of Edinburgh.
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We talk a lot about Travel Rewards on this show so this week Travel Expert Onanta Forbes joins me to discuss how to double dip to help you to earn those rewards faster. And then we'll head to Quebec and visit the Gaspe region and in particular Perce Rock, one of Canada's most iconic natural landmarks overlooking the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
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Travel Expert Onanta Forbes was supposed to be leaving for a river cruise in Europe next week but the cruise was cancelled at the last minute, so now what? On this week's show we'll discuss what happens with a last minute river cruise cancellation. Then we'll head to Franklin, Tennessee, a historic town located only minutes south of Nashville, known for its beautifully preserved Main Street, Civil War history, vibrant music scene, boutique shopping, and outstanding Southern dining.
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Our friends in the US have been busy celebrating America 250 this year and the website Roamright.com has come out with a guide on planning a trip to the US around America 250 so on this week's show travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss what you should know. Then we'll head across the Pacific and visit Vomo Island in Fiji. It's a beautiful private island which is home the best luxury resort for families in Fiji and the 5th best beach in the world.
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The Canada Strong Pass is back this summer and with Canada Day coming up I thought it might be a good idea to showcase what we have here in our own backyard so on this week's show travel expert Onanta Forbes joins me to share some of the sights and activities in and around Calgary and Alberta. Then we'll talk about car rental insurance coverage from your credit card, what it covers and what you should be aware of. Rewards Canada founder Patrick Sojka will join us to give some insight.
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There's all kinds of travel scams waiting to take advantage of you, one of them that seems to be on the rise is fake booking sites. On this week's show, travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss what to look for and how to avoid them. Plus, the folks from Skyscanner have come out with The Smarter Summer Report so you can find the best places to go this summer. So we'll have a look at some of their handpicked alternative destinations.
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Cuba has been in the travel news a lot lately as a number of airlines, tour operators and hotels have ceased operations, so on this week's show travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss what's going on in Cuba. Then we'll chat with the VP of DCI, Development Counsellors International as they've recently released their fourth edition of the Capturing the Canadian Consumer study. So we'll dive into the numbers to see where Canadians are going and why.
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Have you heard about the issue of bag tag switching at Canadian airports? It doesn't happen often but you certainly don't want to be the one caught up in it. Travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss what it involves and what you can do to make sure you're not. Then we'll head to Vancouver Island and visit Campbell River, home to the Naturally Pacific Resort. We'll chat with the GM to get the highlights of visiting Campbell River this summer.
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Summer travel is on the minds of many these days and with it many concerns and questions so on this week's show Travel Expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss what those concerns might be. And the Cruise Guru, David Yeskel who is often a guest on our show, will stop by to give us his review of the MSC World America. It's one of MSC Cruises newest ships so we'll get the lowdown from David.
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This week's show is all about sunny Fort Lauderdale, Florida where we attended IPW 2026 last week — one of the travel industry’s premier international marketplaces, hosted by Brand USA and the US Travel Association. One of the conversations we had was with Visit Lauderdale sharing all the fun things Ft Lauderdale has to offer. I also had a sit down with Brand USA, talking about traveling to the US, visitation numbers and the plan going forward.
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On this week's show we'll catch with Travel Expert Onanta Forbes as she winds up her stay in the Philippines. Plus we'll find out if she's encountered any travel disruptions with the jet fuel shortage that's effecting many places. Then later in the show we'll hear from the Grenada Tourism Authority on why Grenada is a great choice for your next Caribbean vacation.
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On this week's show we'll get some tips and insight on travelling to the Philippines. Travel Expert Onanta Forbes is there, so we'll join her live from the Philippines. Then we'll head to Costa Rica, a popular vacation spot for many people. Known for it's rainforests, sunny beaches, mountains, volcanoes, waterfalls and rivers. If you've been you know what I'm talking about so we'll chat with the co-founder of Anywhere.com who is an expert on traveling to Costa Rica.
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I just got back from the Travel South USA Media Marketplace in Mobile, AB. So on this week's show we'll share a couple of conversations we had. One is with the Battle House Renaissance Hotel and Spa. That's where we stayed while in Mobile. It's beautiful hotel that dates back to the 1800's. So we'll share the story about it's historical past and what it's like now. The other is with Visit Mobile sharing the historic past, the colorful present and exciting future plans for Mobile.
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We've taken our show on the road this week and we invite you to travel with us through the state of Georgia—a place where history, music, and Southern charm come together. Our journey took us from the timeless streets of Savannah, to the soulful sounds of Macon, and finally to the big city attractions of Atlanta.
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We're doing something a little different on our show this week, a number of different destinations from Florida plus the folks from Visit Florida were in Vancouver last week each promoting their specific area of Florida so I got the chance to chat with all of them (6 to be exact) in a short meet and greet, speed dating type fashion, asking each of them 3 or 4 questions to get to know what each destination in Florida has to offer.
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If traveling to South America is on your radar in the coming year you'll want to hear our chat with Adam Booth, Sales and Marketing Representative in the US and Canada for Explora, a company that’s been named the World’s Leading Expedition Company multiple years in a row. Specializing in immersive experiences across South America. Adam will join Travel Expert Onanta Forbes on this week's show. Then we'll talk with the author of a new book called "There Will Come Soft Rains, A Journey Along The Western Front." Briana Gervat is the author and she actually walked the entire Western Front so Briana will share her adventure with us.
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On our show this week we'll discuss Luxury Travel Upgrades, my co-host Travel Expert Onanta Forbes joins me to share which ones are worth it and which ones you might want to skip. Plus, have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes serving all those meals when you take a cruise? We'll get some insight from the VP of F&B & Hotel Operations for Scenic Ocean Cruises.
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On this week's show we'll catch up with my co-host, Travel Expert Onanta Forbes who is sailing on the Sapphire Princess along the Mediterranean. We'll see what she's been up to and where she's been. Plus, Patrick Sojka from Rewards Canada will stop by to talk about loyalty program bonus offers. Turns out many people are booking flights, hotels, going shopping etc. and not realizing they could be earning additional points and miles. So Patrick will share some tips on how to find them, earn them, which ones you should take advantage of and others that may not be so great.
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My co-host, Travel Expert Onanta Forbes is sailing on the Sapphire Princess stopping at various spots along the Mediterranean, so we'll catch up with her on this week's show to get the highlights. And then we'll dive into the world of Dark Tourism and talk to the author of a new book called Vacations Can Be Murder, A True Crime Lover’s Travel Guide to the Mid-Atlantic States. It's the second of a multi-volume series covering the U.S. and beyond for those who enjoy reading about true crime, law enforcement, the paranormal, and/or tombstone travel.
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My co-host Travel Expert Onanta Forbes was finishing up her long stay in Sicily last week before moving on to her next adventure so we get the highlights. Then we'll head to Bromont, Quebec to learn about the new opening of the Residence Inn by Marriott Bromont. Which features 134 suites with full kitchens and direct access to ski slopes, hiking, and biking trails.
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Travel expert Onanta Forbes was exploring Mount Etna in Sicily and sampling some of Sicily's tasty food last week, so on this week's show Onanta will join us to share her experience. Then we'll head over to Valencia in Spain to learn about some of the events coming up and see why it's becoming an popular place for visitors in 2026.
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Travel Expert Onanta Forbes has been touring around Sicily this past week so we'll get the highlights and insights from her on this week's show. And if your mom, daughter, sister, aunt or even yourself (if you're a female) has been hesitant to travel because you don't have anyone to go with and don't want to travel alone, The Solo Female Traveler Network might be the answer. We'll chat with the founder to learn more about it.
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Travel Expert Onanta Forbes switched long stay locations from the Canary Islands to Sicily this week so Onanta will join us from Ortigia, Sicily to give us her first impressions of Sicily. Then we'll keep with a European theme and head to Bruges, Belgium and talk with the founder of Brugge Tours to find out everything there is to know about spending some time in Bruges.
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From dogsledding to ice skating, there's still a lot of places to go and things to do this winter in Canada so on this week's show Travel Expert Onanta Forbes will join me to share some unique winter experiences across Canada. And Patrick Sojka from Rewards Canada will be joining us for his monthly visit this week to talk about travel insurance coverage offered through your credit card.
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Travel Expert Onanta Forbes continued her winter stay in the Canary Islands last week which as she quickly found out is a popular stop for cruise ships so on this week's podcast we'll talk about cruising to the Canary Islands. Plus, a few weeks ago I was invited to a presentation and meet and greet from the folks at Provence, Alpes and Côte d’Azur Tourism Office. And it was there I got the chance to speak with the CEO of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Tourism located in the South of France. So we have that conversation for you.
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Travel Expert Onanta Forbes continues her winter stay in the Canary Islands, so on this week's podcast we'll get an update on the many activities you can do while staying in the Canary Islands. Then we'll head to Southern Alberta and chat with the co-owners of the River Retreat Kananaskis. Self described as where off-grid meets upscale in the Foothills of the Rocky Mountains.
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Travel Expert Onanta Forbes has been in the Canary Islands the past couple of weeks so we'll get some insight from her on what it's like to do a long stay there, escape the winter and blend in with the locals. Then we'll chat with the founder and CEO of Tenon Tours, a company that specializes in personalized tours through Europe and in particular Ireland. So we'll get some tips on planning a trip to Ireland.
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We've probably all witnessed it to some degree or at least seen it on social media; examples of bad behavior by tourists. Travelpulse Canada recently had a write up on it called Travel Fails: Lessons From 2025's Worst Behaved Travelers so on this week's show Travel Expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss some of those bad behaviors. Then, travel writer Debra Smith will stop by to share her recent visit to Bali and her stay at the Alaya Ubud Resort.
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Travel Expert Onanta Forbes continued her cruise down the west coast of Africa last week so we'll get an update from her on this week's show. Plus, what is the best travel rewards credit card? We'll find out when Patrick Sojka from Rewards Canada joins us for our monthly visit as they recently released their 18th Annual list of the Top Travel Rewards Credit Cards.
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Travel Expert Onanta Forbes has been doing what she loves best for the past few week's and that is travelling. She began her journey in Barcelona so on this week's show we'll catch up with her to see what adventures she's been up too. Plus, we'll start the New Year chatting with one of our regular guests, Dani Musse from Booking.com who'll run down their travel trends for 2026 on what kind of experiences travelers are looking for this year.
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So where will you travel to in 2026? If you're looking for some destination ideas, travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me on this week's show to review the 12 Best Places to Travel in 2026. That's at least according to Trafalgar Tours. Plus, you might want to consider visiting Puerto Rico in 2026 as they have a lot going on from new openings and events to emerging travel experiences. We'll chat with the Chief Marketing Officer from Discover Puerto Rico to find out more.
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Only a few week's now until we turn the page from 2025 to 2026 so on this week's show Travel Expert Onanta Forbes joins me to look back on the year and review some of the top travel stories of 2025. Then we'll head to the state of Tennessee to learn what kind of traditions and celebrations they have during the holidays.
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Tis the season for holiday air travel so on this week's show travel expert Onanta Forbes will pop by to offer some holiday air travel reminders. Then we'll head to the west coast of BC and talk with the GM of Squamish Canyon, an area that allows you to explore the rain forest through a series of bridges, walkways and viewing decks. And once a month we like to check in with Patrick Sojka from Rewards Canada to offer up the latest news and tips in the world of travel rewards. This month we'll get some tips on using your rewards to book and all inclusive vacation or cruise.
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Travel expert Onanta Forbes is in Jamaica this week as she was invited to the Sandals-hosted BackToJamaica2025 event at Sandals Dunns River Resort. So on this week's podcast we'll check in with her and special guest CJ Smith from Sandals Resorts. Plus, if getting more exercise is in your plans for the New Year how about doing a family bike trip, Travel Writer Lisa Lucas did just that with her family cycling through the Netherlands so Lisa will join us to share her experience and offer some tips.
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U.S. News & World Report, recently released its 2026 Best Cruise Lines rankings. So on this week's show travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss some of the findings and to offer some cruise tips in general. Then we'll get some insight into hiking Mt Kilimanjaro, in Tanzania from hiking guide, outdoor enthusiast and founder of TJHiker.com.
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This week's show is all about the area of Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit, Mexico as travel expert Onanta Forbes is in Puerto Vallarta, so we'll check in with her to see what she's been up to. Then we'll chat with Israel Urbina with Visit Nayarit as Westjet recently announced new non-stop service from Calgary to Tepic, the Capital of Nayarit. Which opens up a whole new area to explore so we'll get some insight into that.
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You might have heard a few Black Friday sale ads in the last few days and you can be assured that you'll hear more in the coming days and weeks. There no shortage of them when it comes to the travel industry either so on this week's show Travel Expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss whether those deals are worth the hype. Then we'll get some insight and tips on traveling to Morocco. The founder of the Destinations Morocco Tour Company and host of the Destination Morocco podcast, Azdean Elmoustaquim will be here to share his expertise on visiting Morocco.
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In the wake of the devasting hurricane in Jamaica and other parts of the Caribbean, when is it ok to head to those places who rely so much on tourism. In other words, how soon is too soon to visit after a disaster? Travel Expert Onanta Forbes will join me on this week's show to tackle that question. Then we'll chat with the folks from the Revelstoke Mountain Resort as they gear up for the coming ski season. And we've got a bonus segment for you this week as we begin a new monthly feature with Rewards Canada founder Patrick Sojka. Once a month he'll stop by to give us the latest news and advice on what's going on in the world of travel rewards.
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According to a new survey from Globus Travel guided tours are becoming more and more popular. So on this week's show Travel Expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss the advantages of taking a guided tour versus doing it yourself. Then, speaking of guided tours, we'll get some insight and tips on visiting Machu Picchu, Peru from Adios Adventure Travel.
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With Halloween coming up travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me on this week's show to share some spooky travel ideas and spooky destinations to visit not just this time of year but at anytime. Plus, I think we can all recall someone we've met while traveling so podcast host and author Melissa Rodway will stop by to talk about her new book called "The People You Meet: Luxury, Leeches, Love, and Lao-Lao With a Host of Interesting Characters in Southeast Asia".
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A recent survey from Skyscanner highlights everything from emerging travel behaviors to the top 10 trending and best value destinations. So, on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join to me to share what those behaviors and destinations are for 2026. Then we'll head to Dublin, Ireland and chat with Garvan Rushe, the founder of Dublin Tour Guide, to learn all about discovering Dublin through the walking tours they offer.
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There was a lot of different announcements from Westjet in the last few days from new cabin configuration to baggage fee increases and more so on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to share what it means for you. Plus, I had the pleasure of attending a breakfast presentation a few weeks ago hosted by Visit Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo and the Huatulco Hotel Association and it was there I got to chat with representatives from both areas so we'll have that conversation for you as well.
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Have you ever used AI to plan out a vacation itinerary? Sounds simple, you just input where you want to go, what you want to see and when and poof, in seconds you have your vacation all planned out. Turns out that itinerary may be full of errors so on this week's show travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to share the pitfalls of AI itineraries. Then David Yeskel, the Cruise Guru will join to give us his review of his recent 12-day sailing on Regent Seven Seas Grandeur through Scotland and Wales.
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Guess who's offering to pay for those multi generational family vacations? If you said grandma and grandpa you would be correct. That's at least according to a recent survey from FlightCentre. On this week's show travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to breakdown the numbers and the reasons why. Then we'll head to Loreto, Mexico to give you some insight on one of the more quieter Mexican vacation spots.
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Our show this week is all about Charleston, SC where we just returned from spending 4 nights learning about the history and culture while enjoying the southern charm of the area. Highlights included interviews with the Charleston Place Hotel, the International African American Museum and Bulldog Tours.
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Travel Expert Onanta Forbes continued her travels through Eastern Canada last week which included a stop in Montreal so we'll catch up with her once again to get the highlights. Plus, we'll talk about the growing problem of anti-tourism in some destinations. We'll chat with an analyst from a company called Riskline on why we're seeing a tourism backlash and destinations that are trying to balance the need for tourism versus too many tourists.
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Our weekly guest, Travel Expert Onanta Forbes is traveling throughout NFLD so we'll catch up with her on this week's show to learn what she's been up to and get some tips on traveling to NFLD. Then we'll chat with the CEO of TROBBU Boutique Collection, a luxury company offering travelers vacation villas and apartments. They recently opened an all-inclusive luxury villa resort in Tulum, Mexico. So we'll get some insight on that.
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Have you heard of the term "slow travel"? Maybe you've been doing it all along and didn't realize it. Either way, on this week's show travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss what slow travel is and the benefits to a slower paced holiday. And is it too soon to be thinking about Christmas? The folks from Flightcentre Canada don't think so as they recently came out with their Top 10 hotlist vacations to gift this Christmas. So later in the podcast we'll rundown that list to give you some ideas.
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The recent labour dispute with Air Canada and its flight attendants caused all kinds of chaos for travelers and the ripple effect is still being felt. But how will their latest settlement affect future labour negotiations. And will all this make your next flying experience better? On this week's show travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss the repercussions of this latest dispute. Plus, we'll introduce you to Jackie Lapin, founder of the Historic Traveler website, TheHistoricTraveler.com. It's a wealth of information to help you plan or get some ideas for your next vacation from a historic angle.
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One of the great things about travel is trying news things and enjoying new experiences and that includes food. But there are a few things you should be aware of before you take that first bite and a few things you should just avoid all together. So on this week's show travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to talk about food safety while traveling. Then travel writer Debra Smith will be here to share her latest stay at the Auberge Saint-Antoine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the heart of historic Québec City.
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We've got a special guest joining us this week as Lisa Willey from Explora Journey's will join travel expert Onanta Forbes and I to talk about cruising with Explora Journeys. Then we'll head to Vancouver to chat with one of the managing partners with Kalido Hospitality Group. That's the group that operates Smithe House, a place that calls itself an aparthotel. So we'll find out more about that.
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There's been a lot of different news stories this past week in the travel world from the rising cost of domestic travel to airfare myth's. So, on this week's show travel expert Onanta Forbes joins me to break it all down. Then we'll talk with the founder of 360 Adventures, a company that specializes in a number of different tours through Arizona including The Grand Canyon so we'll learn all about those as well.
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There's some increasing concern about fake booking sites in the travel industry which can be added to the growing list of travel scams so on this week's show travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss some of those fake booking sites and other things you should be aware of. Then the rest of the show is all about Mazatlán Mexico. The folks from Mazatlán tourism were in town a few weeks ago to showcase all the new attractions and activities Mazatlán has to offer. So I had the chance to chat with Alfredo Zenteno, Commercial Director with the Hotel Playa Mazatlán to learn more about the Hotel Playa Mazatlán. We'll also play a conversation we had with Mireya Sosa Osuna, Secretary of Tourism of the State of Sinaloa to find out what's new to see and do in Mazatlán.
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Multigenerational travel is on the increase for a number of reasons but there are a some important things to consider so on this week's show travel expert Onanta Forbes will be here to offer up some tips to plan a successful multigenerational trip. And one destination you might want to consider for a multigenerational vacation is the Caribbean island of Grenada so we'll learn all about visiting Grenada. And we've got a bonus segment for you this week as Dani Musse from Booking.com will join us to discuss their latest summer travel trends survey.
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On this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join us to share her recent journey to Comox Valley on Vancouver Island. It's a beautiful area of BC to spend a few days at and that's exactly what Onanta did a few weeks ago so we'll get the highlights. And there's been lots of talk about overtourism these days so later in the podcast we'll learn about an area that does not have that problem. It's Turkmenistan in Central Asia, part of the 5 Stan's as they like to call them so we'll chat with the founder of Undiscovered Frontiers, a company that specializes in tours to that area.
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Canada is the place to visit this summer for a number of reasons including the Canada Strong Pass that the government introduced a few weeks ago. It lets you enjoy free or discounted admissions throughout the country — from museums to nature to railroads. So on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes joins me to go through how to take advantage of the Canada Strong Pass. Then, we'll continue our Canada travel theme talking about exploring the country by rail. Cris David from Railbookers will be here to discuss the many different and popular routes you can take.
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With all the crazy things going on in the world right now, would you know how to effectively handle a travel disaster or emergency? Travel expert Onanta Forbes offers up some tips on what you should do before you leave and what to do if disaster strikes while you're at your destination. And then one of our regular guests David Yeskel will join us. Normally we refer to him as the Cruise Guru but this time around he'll share his recent visit to the Royal Hideaway Playacar, a luxury all-inclusive resort in Playa del Carmen.
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We spent 5 fantastic days in Chicago last week attending the US Travel Association and Brand USA's annual IPW travel conference. While there I met up with Lisa Nucci, Chief Marketing Officer with Choose Chicago to discuss the sites we experienced and some of the other things Chicago has to offer. I also had a quick chat with Kate Demonte, Director of Sales for the Navy Pier to learn what to experience when visiting the Navy Pier.
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According to a recent poll from Flight Centre 7 in 10 Canadians are rethinking their travel choices due to concerns about Overtourism. So on this week's podcast Travel Expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss the growing problem of Overtourism. Then we'll head to a place that doesn't seem to have that problem and that's Rossland, BC. Located in the southern part of BC, it's an outdoor adventurer's paradise. So we'll check in with the Marketing Manager for Tourism Rossland as they get ready for the summer.
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Are you caught up on all the latest travel lingo? A lot of new phrases are out there to describe various aspects of travel so on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join us to introduce the latest travel vocabulary. Plus, thanks to our friends at Booking.com we took a short two day excursion last week into the Rocky Mountains spending an afternoon and night in Banff and then headed west to Golden, BC to spend a few hours at the Golden Skybridge. While there I had a short chat with the GM of the Golden Skybridge, Jason Crawford so we'll have that conversation for you as well.
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The WestJet Group officially completed its integration of Sunwing Airlines this past week, so what does that mean for you, the consumer? Better prices, more selection? Travel Expert Onanta Forbes will join me to sort it all out. Then we'll head to Tennessee and talk with the Commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, Mark Ezell to get some tips on the best ways to enjoy all the great things Tennessee has to offer visitors.
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Safe to say, everyone likes free stuff so on this week's podcast we're going to talk about free stuff. Travel Expert Onanta Forbes will join me to talk about the many free offers that are out there when you travel from free Wi-Fi to free cookies at hotels. Then speaking of hotels, we'll head to London England and visit the Londoner Hotel to learn about what it has to offer guests and a bit on exploring London itself.
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One of the questions that comes up when taking a cruise is; is it worth the money to add a beverage package before sailing. So on this week's podcast Travel Expert Onanta Forbes will be here to talk about the pros and cons of beverage packages for cruises. And with spring upon us that means more people will be out on the hiking trails. That includes the Trans Canada Trail so a bit later in the podcast Stacey Dakin, Chief Program Officer for the Trans Canada Trail will join us to tell us all about the Trans Canada Trail.
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According to the group Roch Dog some hotels who call themselves Pet Friendly aren't necessarily so for the money they charge. So on this week's podcast Travel Expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss Pet Friendly Hotels. Then the rest of the podcast is all about Barbados, first we'll chat with the Marketing Director for Barbados Tourism, Eusi Skeete to share why Barbados is a great choice for a vacation destination. Then the GM of the Hilton Barbados will join us to talk about some of the amenities they offer at the Hilton Barbados.
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According to current trends, rail travel is gaining significant popularity in 2025 with data indicating a substantial increase in demand compared to previous years. So on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss the rising interest in rail travel. Then we'll head to Panama to learn all about the Hotel La Compañía del Valle in Panama.
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One of the rising trends we're seeing in the travel industry is the popularity of Women-Only Travel, so on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss the increase in the interest of Women-Only Travel. Plus, we'll check in with Dani Musse from Booking.com who recently returned from Maui. So we'll get some insight from her on her experience in Maui.
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On this week's podcast we salute and remember our good friend and colleague, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions who passed away suddenly last week. Plus, Travel Expert Onanta will join us to share her experience in South Africa where she finished up her semi world cruise on the Zuiderdam. And travel writer Debra Smith recently visited Ireland staying at the luxurious Cashel Palace so we'll get some insight on her experience staying there.
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Travel Expert Onanta Forbes has returned from her semi world cruise and I have returned from last week's Travel South USA Global Week Conference in Louisville. Kentucky so on this week's podcast we'll get caught up on the latest travel news about traveling to the US. Then we'll chat with travel writer and blogger Linda King about the island of Bora Bora in the South Pacific. She's the founder of the Smart Travelista website Smarttravelista.com and that's where you'll find her blog about the 5 Best Attractions to Visit in Bora Bora. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Roundup.
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Last week we continued our road trip from Louisiana to Louisville, Kentucky. We spent 3 days in Louisville to attend the Travel South USA Global Week Conference. While we were there we got to experience the culture, music and food Louisville has to offer. Plus, sample lots of bourbon. So in this week's podcast we'll share with you the conversations we had with Travel South USA, Kentucky Tourism, Louisville Tourism and the Waterfront Botanical Gardens.
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For this week’s podcast we are coming to you from Southwest Louisiana, a region bursting with a vibrant culture, fantastic cuisine, lively music and southern hospitality. Over the past few days we’ve been hosted by our friends from Visit Lake Charles and Lafayette Travel, who have been sharing with us the best of what this incredible destination has to offer. Our stay included two nights in Lake Charles and two nights in Lafayette, uncovering the sights, sounds, and the wonderful flavors that make this part of the world so unique.
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It's all about cruising on our podcast this week. We'll check in travel expert Onanta Forbes who's been sailing onboard Holland America's Zuiderdam for the past month. Plus, we'll also get some insight on what it's like to cruise with Azamara cruises when we chat with David Yeskel, the Cruise Guru. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Roundup.
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Travel expert Onanta Forbes continued her semi world cruise onboard Holland America's Zuiderdam last week so on this week's podcast we'll get another update on where she's been and what she's been doing. Plus, we'll head to the Caribbean island of Trinidad and talk with the co-founder of HADCO Experiences, Trinidad and Tobago’s leading Destination Management and Hospitality Company that offer immersive travel experiences that highlight the twin islands' rich biodiversity, cultural heritage, and natural beauty. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Roundup.
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On this week's podcast we'll continue our game of where's travel expert Onanta Forbes as she sails onboard Holland America's Zuiderdam so we'll find out where she's been this past week. Plus, both Air Canada's Aeroplan and Westjet Rewards recently announced changes coming soon to their loyalty programs, we'll get the good and bad of both plans with Patrick Sojka from Rewards Canada. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Roundup.
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On this week's podcast we're going to play the game of where's travel expert Onanta Forbes. We know she's cruising on Holland America's Zuiderdam so we'll find out where she's been this past week. Plus, we'll talk with Exoticca, a company that offers all kind of multi day tours all over the world. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Roundup.
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Our resident travel expert Onanta Forbes continued her semi world cruise onboard Holland America's Zuiderdam last week so we'll catch the highlights from her on this week's podcast. Plus, we'll head to Ottawa to learn all about the Metcalf Hotel and all it has to offer as well as some general tips on visiting Ottawa. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions is back from Mexico so he'll be along with a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Roundup.
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Our resident travel expert Onanta Forbes is still traveling around the South Pacific, this week finds her onboard Holland America's Zuiderdam so on this week's podcast we'll get an update from her. Plus, based on over 360 million verified customer reviews on Booking.com, Toronto happens to be Canada's Most Welcoming City so we'll find what makes it such a welcoming place from Booking.com's Dani Musse. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions is also traveling this week so we'll catch up with him in Mexico.
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Our resident travel expert Onanta Forbes continues her adventures in Australia so on this week's podcast we'll get an update on what she's been up to and where she's been. Plus, we'll head to the UK and chat with Paul Ullson, he's the Events Coordinator for Arundel Castle, a beautifully restored and remodeled medieval castle located in Arundel, England. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Roundup.
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Our resident travel expert Onanta Forbes is down under in Australia so on this week's podcast we will check in with her to she what she's been up to and where she's been so far. Plus, Universal Orlando will be opening their Epic Universe on May 22 so we'll get a preview of what to expect from Family Travel Specialist Renee Tsang, who specializes in places like Universal Orlando. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Roundup.
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I've been seeing more and more complaints from visitors to Cancun about the taxi drivers at the Cancun Airport. How aggressive they are, and some of the scams they have been involved in. So on this week's podcast, Travel Expert Onanta Forbes will join me to talk about what to watch out when arriving in Cancun and other destinations for that matter. Then we'll head to Kananaskis Country in Southern Alberta and learn about a new Glamping resort called Skyridge Glamping. We'll talk to the co-founder to get some insight on what they have to offer. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Roundup.
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There's a growing trend with the larger hotel brands who are adding vacation rental properties to their portfolios, creating new options for large groups and families so on this week's podcast Travel Expert Onanta Forbes will join us discuss those options. Plus, did you know that 1 in 3 people who book their own travel make a critical mistake in the booking process? That's the finding from a Flight Centre study so we'll find what those errors are and how to avoid them. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Roundup.
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With a new travel year ahead of us there are a few new things you should know before you go, so on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to review some of those new requirements. Plus, we'll learn about traveling to Madrid, Spain. David Brodie, co-host of the Travel in 10 podcast and CEO and founder of the Voyascape Podcast Network will join us to share his recent experience in Madrid. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Roundup.
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On this week's podcast Travel Expert Onanta Forbes will join me to review some of the travel stories from last year that still may impact the year ahead. Plus, we'll have a chat with the folks from GoMazatlan to see what new attractions and sites they have to offer. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Roundup.
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Travel expert Onanta Forbes has been traveling over the holidays settling in on the Caribbean Island of Antigua so on this week's podcast we'll check in with her from Antigua to see what she's been up to. Plus, we'll talk about Luxury Travel. We're excited to have Rodney George join us, he's the host of the Luxury Traveler's Podcast and is a luxury travel consultant so we'll get some insight and tips on how to plan a luxury vacation. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Roundup.
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It is that time of year again to look ahead into 2025 and with that the people from Frommer's have come out with their list of the top places to go in 2025, so on this week's podcast Travel Expert Onanta Forbes joins me to discuss some of those destinations. And if you don't like that list Booking.com has a list as well of the top trending destinations for the coming year and one of the places on that list is Houston, Texas so Dani Musse from Booking.com will give us some tips on what to see and do in Houston. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Roundup.
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On this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to talk about Travel Blunders, what they are and how to possibly avoid them. Plus, the Montreal en Lumiere Festival takes place from Feb. 27 to March 9, it's an annual festival that involves food, music and all kinds of fun activities so we'll get some insight on Montreal en Lumiere. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Roundup.
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Air Canada was in the news last week for a couple of reasons, it's new facial ID system and and new carry on fees. So on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to break it all down. And it seems to me there's 2 ways to approach winter, one is try and escape it and head someplace warm, the other is to embrace and get out and enjoy the activities winter has to offer. And one place that you might not have thought of is the State of New Hampshire. It has all kinds of winter activities and events to enjoy so we'll get some ideas on how to do all of that. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Roundup.
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Would you consider yourself a good travel companion? According to a recent survey from The Global Rescue Companies there are a number of things that go into being a good travel companion so on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss what makes for a good travel companion. Plus, we'll head to Jasper, Alberta and get an update from Jasper Tourism on where they're at as far as recovering from that devastating forest fire last summer. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions is in Houston, Texas this week taking in the US Thanksgiving festivities so we'll chat with him as well.
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Tis the season for holiday travel so on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes shares some holiday travel reminders. Plus, Florida Keys chef Paul Menta joins us to offer up some personal insight on visiting the Keys and taking in all the culinary tastes it has to offer. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Roundup.
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On this week's podcast we're going to talk about using Wi-Fi while you're traveling so travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss some of the options available. Plus, travel photographer and author Autumn Carolynn is going to join us to share her latest book "Traveling in Wonder: A Travel Photographer’s Tales of Wanderlust". Might be a good Christmas gift idea. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Roundup.
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Travel expert Onanta Forbes is back from her group cruise sailing in the Caribbean onboard Holland America's Rotterdam, so on this week's podcast we'll check in with her to get the highlights. Plus, festival season is about to begin in Puerto Rico with celebrations beginning the day after US Thanksgiving in November and culminating with Fiesta de la Calle San Sebastián on January 20th. So we'll get some insight on that. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Roundup.
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Travel expert Onanta Forbes is currently sailing in the Caribbean onboard Holland America's Rotterdam, so on this week's podcast we'll check in with her to see how her group cruise is going. Plus, the Caribbean island of Dominica has many outdoor adventures surrounded in a tropical setting, that's why it's known as the Nature Island. So Marva Williams, the CEO for Discover Dominica is going to join us to share all the great things Dominica has to offer. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Roundup.
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We often talk about group travel on our podcast, in fact travel expert Onanta Forbes is getting set to lead a group on cruise so on this week's podcast we'll talk about the benefits of traveling as a group and some tips on smoothing out the process of getting that group together. Plus, the crew from Louisiana Tourism were in town last week so I got the chance to learn about Sweet Spot Louisiana, located between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. So we'll have that conversation for you. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Roundup.
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Hard to believe we only a few months away from 2025 but Expedia Group has come out with their list of noteworthy travel trends for the coming year so on this weeks podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss what some of those trends are. Plus, we'll head to Portofino, Italy and learn about the Grand Hotel Bristol, a beautiful resort boasting spectacular views of the ocean the largest spa in the region. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Roundup.
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If you had 96 hours in NYC what would you do? I'm thinking 96 hours wouldn't be enough to take in everything I'd want to do but travel expert Onanta Forbes just spent 96 hours in NYC so on this week's podcast we'll get the lowdown on what she did and get some tips on traveling to NYC. Plus, we'll head to Ecuador, famously known for its tours to the Galapagos. But there's so much more to see in Ecuador so find out more about that. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Roundup.
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We took our podcast on the road for a fabulous 4 day tour of the Lake Tahoe Loop in Nevada which included stops in Reno, Carson City, and Virginia City. So coming up on this week's podcast we've got 3 interviews for you from representatives in all three of those areas, Reno, Carson City and Virginia City.
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According to a new study from Flight Centre Canada, 82% of Canadian travelers have faced some form of travel disruption. Whether it be in the form of flight delays or lost luggage. So on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to talk about those travel disruptions. Plus, travel writer Debra Smith will join us to share her review of the St Regis Hotel in Chicago. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Roundup.
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So where did you go for your summer vacation this year? The folks from tour company Viator recently when through all their booking stats from June to August of this year and came up with the answer to the question of where people went and what they did over the summer. So in on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss some of the findings. Plus we'll learn about the area of the Santa Maria Valley in California, located in the heart of California's wine country and perfectly positioned at a halfway point between San Francisco and Los Angeles. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Roundup.
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Travel expert Onanta Forbes wrapped up her trip to Portugal last week spending some time in the Azores and Medeira so we'll hear the highlights and get some tips on visiting there. Plus Dani Musse from Booking.com will join us to talk about Stockholm, Sweden and find out all the great things to see there. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
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On this week's podcast we learn more about what it's like to experience an Avalon Waterways river cruise in Portugal with travel expert Onanta Forbes. Plus we'll chat with the folks from Chihuahua, Mexico, home to an area known as Copper Canyon, a network of six canyons that provides endless opportunities for hiking, biking, and trekking. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
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Ever wonder what it's like to go on a river cruise? On this week's podcast we'll get some answers from travel expert Onanta Forbes who is doing a river cruise in Portugal sailing with Avalon River Cruises. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
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How would you rate your latest customer service experience involving travel? For many it hasn't been a very good experience at all so on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join us to discuss customer service or lack thereof. Plus, if taking an African Safari is on your bucket list you'll want to listen to our chat with the founder of Penwell Safaris, a company specializes in custom made African Safaris. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
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Hard to believe that Fall is just around the corner, so where are people looking to travel to this Fall? On this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join us to share some of the travel trends and destinations people are looking to visit in the coming months. Plus, the folks from Visit San Antonio were in town a few days ago so I got the chance to sit down with Deedee Poteete from Visit San Antonio to to get an update on what's new to see in San Antonio, Texas. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
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According to the Human Traffic Institute there are approximately 25 million victims of human trafficking around the world. A recent study reveals only 46% of Canadians are aware of HELP signals, and only 21% know how to proceed once someone signals they are in distress. So in this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will discuss what the travel industry is doing to help combat human trafficking, what those HELP signals are and what to do. Plus, we'll head to Newfoundland and chat with native Newfoundlander Annie Hennessey, PR spokesperson for Booking.com to get some insider tips on traveling to Newfoundland. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
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Not only were the homes and businesses in the town of Jasper, Alberta devastated by last week’s wildfire, but it is also having an impact on the tourism industry unaffected by wildfires. So on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes joins us to discuss the trickle down affect the Jasper wildfire is having on the travel industry. Plus there's a new resort that recently opened in Campbell River, BC called the Naturally Pacific Resort so we'll find out more about that. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
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With all the things happening in the airline industry these days, the last thing they needed was an IT failure last week. Hopefully you weren't someone who got caught up in the mayhem of airline cancellations. So on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join us to discuss the effect the cyber failure had on the travel industry as a whole and what we can do about it. Plus, we'll head to Waterton Lakes National Park located in Southern Alberta along the Canada/US border to get some tips on what to see and do there. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
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On this week's podcast we talk about traveling with your pets, in particular your dog. Some changes are coming to the regulations about taking your dog with you to the US. So travel expert Onanta Forbes will join us to discuss those changes and offer some general tips when traveling with your pet. Plus, if Morocco is on your list of places to visit we'll get some insight and tips on traveling to Morocco from Devaki Das, the founder of Weave A Thousand Journeys. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
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The term "overtourism" has been used quite a bit recently in the travel industry and according to some, it's leading to another term called "tourism-phobia" where locals are blaming tourists for their deteriorating quality of life. And it's causing a rise in social unrest and tourism rejection. So on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join us to discuss some of the destinations where there has been an increase in anti-tourism. Fortunately, Japan isn't one of those places so also this week we'll talk about cycling tours in Japan with a company called O Cycle Japan. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
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Between airline strikes and hurricanes it's a good time to remind you again of the importance of trip interruption and cancellation insurance so in this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join us to give some tips and advice on trip interruption and cancellation insurance. Also, if you remember a while back Onanta was cruising the Amazon River with a company called Anakonda Amazon Cruises and while she was there she chatted with one of the founders, so we'll play that interview for you to learn more about cruising the Amazon. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
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On our podcast this week we're going to talk about Car Rental Insurance. Should you go with the car rental companies insurance, your credit card insurance - if you have it or your own personal car insurance? Travel Expert Onanta Forbes will join us in a few seconds to wade through the different coverages. Plus we've got a bonus segment for you again this week, we're going to chat with Sam King, the Chief Revenue Officer with Gigsky, a company that specializes in eSIMS. So we'll get a lesson on eSIMS, what they are and how they work. David Yeskel, the Cruise Guru will join us this week as well to share his recent cruise with Explora Journeys onboard the Journey 1. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
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Here's a question for you. Are you the type of vacationer who enjoys going back to the same place or do you like to visit different destination? Travel expert Onanta Forbes will join us this week to discuss Vacation Repetition. We've also got a bonus interview this week and it's a bit of a follow up from last week's topic of retirement destinations. One of the concerns people have when they choose to stay at an international destination for any length of time is health care. So we're going to talk with the CEO of SafetyWing, a company that specializes in international health care plans. Plus, travel writer and hotel reviewer Debra Smith shares her recent stay at the Andaz Hotel in Scottsdale, Arizona. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
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Up for discussion on our podcast this week is retirement havens. It came to mind from our travel expert Onanta Forbes who has returned from her adventures in Central America and while she was there she discovered a number of expats in the areas of Panama and Colombia so she'll join us to talk about some of those retirement havens. Plus, travel writer Jennifer Merrick will also join us to share her experience at the Wienhotel Freylich Zahn in Germany. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
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Travel expert Onanta Forbes continued her adventures in Central America last week so in in this week's podcast we'll catch up with her in Panama to see what she's been up to. Plus, we'll have our monthly visit with Dani Musse from Booking.com to get some insight on visiting the islands of the Seychelles. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
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On this week's podcast we'll catch up with travel expert Onanta Forbes who was in Colombia this past week, so we'll hear the highlights of where she's been. Also, June 6th marks the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landing in Normandy, France during WW2 and the start of the Battle of Normandy so we'll get some insight on planning a trip to visit the battle sites, memorials and other areas in Normandy. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
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Travel Expert Onanta Forbes is traveling the world again, last week she was in was in Ecuador and was cruising along the Amazon River so we'll catch up with her to hear about her adventures. Then we'll head to Nova Scotia and visit the Fox Harb'r Resort located on the north side of Nova Scotia. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
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On this week's podcast Travel Expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss the on going debate on which is better, staying at an all-inclusive resort or taking a cruise. We'll discuss the pros and cons of both. Plus, we'll head to Costa Rica and learn about the Rio Perdido Resort which features luxurious forest bungalows dotted across a beautiful 1,500-acre reserve. It looks absolutely fabulous. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
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This week’s podcast is all about Los Angeles as we just returned from the LA area after attending the annual IPW conference hosted by Discover LA, the US Travel Association and Brand USA. It’s a travel conference held every year attended by various buyers and international media who meet up with destination reps from all over the United States. While there we managed to visit a few of the areas around Los Angeles and chat with the representatives from Santa Monica and Madame Tussauds Hollywood.
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On our podcast this week we talk about Timeshares. There's some disturbing stories appearing about timeshare scams when trying exit your timeshare agreement so travel expert Onanta Forbes joins us to discuss what's going on and what can be done. Then, Travel Journalist and writer Paula Worthington shares her recent adventure in Ireland so we'll find out where she went and what she did in Ireland. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
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A recent survey from Flight Centre Travel Group, showed that sports tourism is more popular than ever with almost half of Canadians planning a trip focused on attending a sporting event. So on this week's podcast Travel Expert Onanta Forbes and I will discuss the popularity of Sports Tourism. Then well head to Niagara on the Lake, Ontario to chat with the GM of the 124 on Queen Hotel, not only to learn about the hotel but also what Niagara on the Lake has to offer visitors. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
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If you've heard any of the stories lately involving the airline industry about parts falling off aircraft and industry workers saying our planes aren't safe, it might make you a little nervous to fly. And those stories only add to the anxiety nervous flyers already have. So on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss how to help get over that fear of flying. Then we'll talk cruising again with David Yeskel, the Cruise Guru. We'll have the second of two segments on the newest cruise ships. This week it's MSC Cruises new ship World Europa. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
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Have you heard of Skip-Gen Travel? You might have done it without knowing that there was a name for it. It's where the grandparents leave their children behind and take the grandkids on a trip. So on our podcast this week travel expert Onanta Forbes will join us to chat about Skip Gen Travel. Then we'll talk cruising, our good friend and regular guest of the podcast David Yeskel, the Cruise Guru will join us for the first of two segments on the newest cruise ships. This week David will give us his review on the Sun Princess. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
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On our podcast this week travel expert Onanta Forbes will join us to chat about travel scams and what to watch for. Then we'll talk comedy, more specifically the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival. The festival has expanded across the country from Vancouver to Halifax and into Spokane, Washington so we'll get some insight from one of the organizers. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
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A recent travel survey from the people at Virtuoso came up with some interesting findings on things like traveling in the off-season and enjoying more cultural activities and sites, so on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join us to discuss some of those findings. Then we'll head to Toronto and visit with the Marketing Director for the Hotel X Toronto to learn about their new spa and the other amenities and activities they have to offer. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
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If you've listening to our podcast for the past few months you'll know that travel expert Onanta Forbes has been spending the winter near Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. This week she'll share some of the tours she'd been on with Luna Tours so we'll chat with her about that. Then we'll have a conversation with the founder of TwoTravel who specialize in travel services to areas of Columbia and Mexico. The area we're going to focus on this week is Cartegena, Colombia. so we'll hear more about that as well. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
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While we were touring the area of Loreto, Mexico recently, travel expert Onanta Forbes was exploring the area of Riviera Nayarit, Mexico. And one place she stopped at was the Casa Velas all inclusive resort. And it was there where she had a chat with the Leisure Sales manager so we have that conversation for you this week. Plus, Dani Musse from Booking.com will join us again for this month's destination recommendation. She'll be showcasing Moab, Utah this time around. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
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On this week's podcast we share the last 4 days of our 7 day adventure visiting Loreto, California Baja Sur, Mexico. It was a busy 4 days that included visiting San Javier Mission, founded by the Jesuits in 1699. Visiting the newly opened Cordelia Resort and Spa. Sailing out on the Pacific Ocean searching for gray whales. Hiking Tripui Hill and touring the north part of Loreto Bay onboard a luxurious catamaran.
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On this week's podcast we share the first 3 days of our 7 day adventure visiting Loreto, Mexico. While staying at the Hotel Santa Fe our activities so far have been whale watching and exploring the islands and islets of Conception Bay.
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Lots of news happening on the airline front on both sides of the border so on our podcast this week travel expert Onanta Forbes will join us to discuss Lynx airlines ceasing of operations and the increase in the baggage fees with US carriers. Plus, we'll have a conversation with a couple in Australia who host their own travel podcast mostly about Australia titled BeachTravelWine. They are Leanne and Lyle McCabe and they're actually located in Queensland, Australia so we'll get some tips on traveling to that area of Australia and traveling to Australia in general. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
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We've got 5 destination ideas for you on this week's podcast as Susan Cato from TravelZoo will join us to share their Best Bets list for 2024. Plus, we'll check in with Onanta Forbes who is spending the winter in Mexico and she's got a special guest lined up for us from the Secrets Bahia Mita Surf & Spa Resort located at Banderas Bay near Puerto Vallarta. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
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On our podcast this week we're going to talk about long stays, our resident travel expert Onanta Forbes is doing just that and has been staying in Mexico for the past few weeks and plans to stay for a couple of more months so we'll get some insight and tips from her on what to do when planning for a long stay somewhere. Plus, we'll chat with travel creator Max Zaharenkov who has traveled extensively throughout the world and shares his experiences on his website Zaharenkov.com. One of his blogs is titled "The Best Things to do in Istanbul" so we'll find out what those best things are and get some tips on traveling to Istanbul in general. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
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On our podcast this week we talk about International Driving Permits or IDP's. Travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss why you need one. Then the folks from Booking.com will join me to share their list of the friendliest or most welcoming destinations and we'll reveal where the friendliest destination in Canada is. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
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The folks at Contiki recently came out with their list of the Top Travel Trends for 2024 so on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss what those trends are. Plus, the new international airport in Tulum opened a few months ago so we're going to talk with Travis Bembenek, CEO of the Mexico News Daily who took a tour of the airport back in December. Speaking of Mexico, our good friend Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions is in Mexico this week staying at the Iberostar Parisio Lindo in Puerto Morelos so we'll get an update from him as well.
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One of the big stories literally, from the travel industry this past week was the arrival of Royal Caribbean's new mega cruise ship the Icon of the Seas. Carrying 10,000 passengers and crew it is now the largest cruise ship in the world. So on this week's podcast, travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss the question; are cruise ships getting too big? Plus, if beautiful beaches, hiking through rainforests, exploring historical sites and enjoying great tasting food are part of your list for your next vacation look no further than the Caribbean island of Grenada. We'll learn all about it when we speak with Sekou Strode from the Grenada Tourism Authority. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
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One of the issues that will always affect your travel plans is weather. It can delay flights and bring traffic to a halt. So on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join us with a few tips to help you prepare for any weather issues that may arise. Plus travel writer Debra Smith will join us this week, she was recently in Montreal so we'll get some insight on what to see and do in Montreal. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
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The start of the New Year also marks the start of Wave Season, meaning anyone looking at going on a cruise, now is the time to do that. So, on this week's podcast Travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss some tips for first time cruisers. Also, as the new year begins we'll look ahead to 2024 with the folks from CheapOair to see what travelers should be aware of and looking for in the coming year as far as airfares and other fees. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
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On our last podcast for 2023 we'll check in again with Travel Expert Onanta Forbes who is sailing onboard the Viking Sea over the holidays so we'll get an update on where she is and what she's seen. Speaking of cruising, we'll get a review of cruising around Japan from David Yeskel, the Cruise Guru. He was onboard Windstar Cruises' Star Breeze recently. He also spent a couple of days in Tokyo so he's got lots to share with us. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
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Our resident travel expert Onanta Forbes is traveling over the holidays, sailing onboard the Viking Sea so on this week's podcast we'll check in with her to get an update on where she is and what she's doing. Plus we've got a bonus segment for you, we'll be getting some packing tips from Annie Hennessey, PR Director for Samsonite. And once you've got the packing done, maybe you'd like to plan a trip to Mazatlán. We'll find out what's new in Mazatlán. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
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Tis the season for holiday travel so in this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join us to offer up a few holiday travel reminders to help smooth out the process. We'll also chat with Tracie Barnthouse from Travel Nevada, she's going to share some planning tips to explore Reno, Nevada and the Lake Tahoe Loop. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
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Air Canada announced last week that they will be offering a new feature for its mobile app that enables customers to track the progress of their baggage so on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join us to discuss that and some of the other gadgets that are available to keep track of your luggage. Plus, if traveling to Machu Picchu is on your list of destinations for 2024 we've got some tips for you from the folks at GAdventures. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
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As the saying goes, there's only 2 things certain in life; death and taxes and that includes tourism taxes so in this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join us to discuss some of the tax increases on airfares and the increase on other tourism taxes and fees. And any new taxes that you may need to pay. Plus, the folks from the Florida Keys will join us to give us some tips on planning a trip there. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
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The airlines are back in the news again so on this week's podcast Travel Expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss the good and not so good news that transpired last week. Then we'll look ahead to 2024 and chat with the folks from Booking.com who recently released their travel predictions for 2024. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
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A new report from Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection recently revealed what they say are the safest countries and the safest cities to travel to so in this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes and I will review which countries and cities topped the list. Plus, the Marriott hotel group is looking to expand their portfolio in the Caribbean and Latin America so we'll find out more about that. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
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On this week's podcast Travel Expert Onanta Forbes and I will discuss our Mexico experience. And the Travvy Awards were announced this past week. They are like the Academy Awards for the travel industry, so we'll run through some of the winners. Plus in honor of Remembrance Day this weekend I'll play a conversation I had a few weeks ago with Rory Cory, the Senior Curator at the Military Museums in Calgary. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
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We were in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for this week's podcast taking in all the sights and sounds of Day of the Dead.
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Our resident travel expert Onanta Forbes is in Los Cabos, Mexico staying at the Dreams Los Cabos so on this week's podcast we'll check in with her to see how she's enjoying her stay. Plus, with Halloween coming up we'll explore some spooky stories about haunted hotels. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
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Do you have a favorite travel app or a few travel tech gadgets that you can't leave without? On this week's podcast, Travel Expert Onanta Forbes and I discuss a few helpful gadgets and apps to use while traveling. Plus, the Cruise Guru, David Yeskel will join us again, he recently returned from a cruise of the Mediterranean. He also spent a few days in Rome after his cruise so we'll get his review of post-cruise Rome. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
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If you were thinking the price of a hotel room will be going down anytime soon, think again. According to a new report from American Express Global Business Travel, hotel guests should expect to pay increasingly higher room rates in 2024. So travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss it further. Plus, there's always something happening in Los Angeles and so many attractions to see it's hard to figure out what to do. The folks from LA Tourism have come up with a number of 3 day itineraries to help you out. So we'll get a few ideas of they have to offer. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
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If you're going to be flying anytime soon the one thing you can't avoid is spending time at an airport. But according to a survey from JD Power not all airports are created equal. Some are better than others so in this week's podcast Travel Expert Onanta Forbes and I discuss some of the best and worst airports in North America and around the world. Then we'll head to Costa Rica and chat with the founder of the Kalon Surf, an all inclusive resort located along the beach in Costa Rica and surrounded by lush green jungle. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
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Travel expert and weekly guest, Onanta Forbes is back from her travel adventures in the UK so we'll see how the last leg of her cruise was like onboard the Regal Princess. Plus, known as the Halloween Vacation Capital, Orlando Florida is offering all kinds of haunting adventures both in and beyond the theme parks. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions is in Mexico for this week's Weekly Round Up.
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On this week's podcast, travel expert and weekly guest, Onanta Forbes is on her third week of her travel adventure in the UK sailing on the Regal Princess so we'll catch up with her once again and get an update to see where she's been and what she's been doing. Plus, if taking a rail trip is in your future plans you'll want to hear our conversation with Cris David, VP of Sales for Railbookers, a company that specializes in rail travel. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
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Travel expert and weekly guest, Onanta Forbes is continuing her adventure traveling through the UK this week so we'll catch up with her again like we did last week and get an update. Plus, we'll chat with the President of the Curator Hotel and Resort Collection, a collection of independent hotels and resorts in the US, connecting travelers with one-of-a-kind destinations and experiences. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
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Travel expert Onanta Forbes is traveling through the UK this week. So, in this week's podcast we'll catch up with her and get an update from the UK. Plus, we'll get some tips on traveling to Bali and details on a tour that involves learning about the cuisine and dining experiences in Bali called the Taste of Bali. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
With wildfires, floods, hurricanes, airline disruptions and inflation interrupting travel plans these days, planning your next vacation may not be as simple as it sounds. So in this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join us with some tips on how to plan that next vacation. During the planning process maybe you’d like to add a boat tour for a day or even charter your own yacht for a few days. That’s where the folks from GetMyBoat.com can help you out. We’ll find out more about how it all works. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with our Weekly Round Up.
On this week’s podcast; dressing for success while traveling. How well do you blend in with the locals? Or to put it another way, how much do you stick out and can be easily spotted as a tourist? It can cause you a bit of trouble in some cases so Travel Expert Onanta Forbes will join us to discuss how to Dress For Success. Then we’ll talk about travel insurance, we mention it almost every week but we’ll dive into further and show you a few things you should know about travel insurance from the folks at Travel Defend. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
Travel expert Onanta Forbes discusses the latest happenings in Maui after that devastating wildfire and try and answer the moral dilemma of when visitors should return to Maui. Plus, did you know that August 23rd is Cheap Air Day? We'll learn more about it from the folks at CheapoAir. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
Finishing up on her cruise to Alaska on Cunard's Queen Elizabeth cruise ship, travel expert Onanta Forbes offers some tips on planning your own cruise to Alaska. The Vegas Guru, David Yeskel is going to join us this week as well to give us an update on all things new in Las Vegas. Plus, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
If you tuned into last week’s podcast you’ll remember we chatted with travel expert Onanta Forbes onboard Cunard's Queen Elizabeth cruise ship. She’s in the middle of a 10 day Alaskan cruise so in a few seconds we’ll get an update to see how her cruise is going. We’ll also chat about visiting Australia this week. Australia is a big country with lots of places to see but we’ll do our best to get some tips on how to plan it all out. Plus, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
If you're wondering what it's like to take an Alaskan cruise this time of year our travel expert Onanta Forbes will have all the answers for you as we will check in with her onboard Cunard's Queen Elizabeth cruise ship. Then we'll head south and talk with the folks from Loreto Baja California Sur, Mexico and learn about the things to see and do there. Plus, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
There’s been lots of talk about AI these days or Artificial Intelligence so in this week's podcast we’ll talk about AI and how it has or will affect the travel industry. Lots of talk about inflation these days too and how it’s affecting travelers vacation plans. The folks from Marriott Canada have come out with a list cost saving tips to help you out. We'll review that as well. Plus, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
On this week’s podcast we’re going to talk about cruising, the folks from Passport Photo Online have come out with a list of interesting stats and trends so travel expert Onanta Forbes and I will break down some of the numbers. Then Travel Writer Debra Smith will join us to share her experience visiting Las Vegas recently and staying at Resorts World. Plus, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
If you’ve ever flown across a number of time zones you’re probably well aware of the issue of jet lag. It’s a common problem so in this week's podcast we’re going to talk about Jet lag and offer a few tips on how to curtail the effects of jet lag. Then we’ll talk about camping. The President of the Canadian Camping and RV Council will join us. We’re already in the middle of July so is it too late to find a camping spot? We’ll find out. Plus, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
On this week’s podcast, we’re going to talk about tipping and get some tips on tipping. Who to tip, when to tip and how much. It can be a bit confusing depending on where you’re traveling to. Plus, we’ll learn about exploring Switzerland using the Swiss Travel Pass. An easy, convenient and efficient way to get around Switzerland. Plus, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
On this week's podcast we discuss the question; should there be a dress code when flying? It comes from travel journalist Christopher Elliott who raised the question in his newsletter Elliott Confidential. Then, Susan Catto from TravelZoo will join us to share some insight on all the fun things to see and do in Copenhagen. Plus, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along later to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
Getting through airport security can always cause a little stress when your traveling so in this week's podcast we'll give you some reminders of what you need to be aware of to smooth out the process. Then we'll head to Italy and learn about the R Collection Hotels, a hotel group that has 8 hotels to choose from in Italy. Four in the Lake Como area, three in Milan and one in Portofino along the Mediterranean coast. Plus, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
One of the travel trends we're seeing more of is the removal of the single supplement charge for solo travelers so in this week's podcast we'll discuss travelling solo and some of the benefits. Plus, if you're planning a trip to British Columbia a good place to start planning is picking up the book 125 Nature Hot Spots in British Columbia. We'll talk to the co-author to learn more about the book. Plus, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
If you’ve been looking around for a hotel lately you may have been surprised by the price of room rates. On this week's podcast, we'll discuss the high cost of hotel rooms, why they're costing more and what you can do about it. Then travel writer Paula Worthington will join us to share her experience touring through the Fraser Valley of British Columbia. Plus, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
On this week's podcast, travel expert Onanta Forbes is still in Playa del Carmen Mexico, so we’ll check in with her from the Secrets Impression Moxche'. Then we'll head across the Pacific to Thailand and chat with the Managing Director and Founder of Thailand’s award-winning AKARYN Hotel Group. They just opened a new resort in Chaing Mai called the Aleenta Retreat Chaing Mai, so we'll learn more about that. Plus, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
Our two regular weekly guests have been travelling this past week. Travel expert Onanta Forbes is in Playa del Carmen, Mexico this week, so we’ll check in with her and Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions was in San Francisco last week, so we’ll chat about his experience in our Weekly Roundup. And in between all that, we’ll visit with the GM of the Golden Skybridge, which opened up for the summer season last weekend. And this year they added their new Railrider Mountain Coaster to their list of adventure activities, so we’ll learn about that as well.
On this week’s podcast we’re going to have a little fun by playing the game “Would you rather”. I’m sure you’ve heard of it. It’s a good conversation starter where you ask the question, would you rather... and give two choices for an answer. So travel expert Onanta Forbes and I are going to play a travel version of Would You Rather. Plus, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
So which do you think is better value for your money, staying at an all-inclusive resort or using what is known as an EP or European Plan? We’ll discuss the pros and cons of both in this week's podcast. Then we’ll play a conversation we had a few weeks back with the folks from Visit El Paso when they stopped into town. You might be surprised at all the unique things El Paso, Texas has to offer. Plus, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
You may have heard about some of the changes to Canada’s Passenger Rights legislation this past week. In this week's podcast we’ll try and make sense of it and try to figure out if the changes will make any difference. Plus, we’ll get an update on what’s happening in Barbados, known as the birthplace of rum. We’ll chat with Peter Mayers from Visit Barbados a bit later. Plus, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
Have you ever been the victim of a travel scam of some sort? I hope not. There’s certainly lots out there so in this week's podcast we’ll rundown a few examples of travel scams and how you can do your best to avoid them. Plus, travel writer Carol Patterson will join us to share her tour through Death Valley National Park. Known as the hottest, driest, lowest place in the US. Plus, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with our Weekly Round Up.
Are you into finding out where to get some freebies when it come to your travel adventures? We’ll run down a few ideas on where to find a few free things while traveling. And we’ll dive into some of the things you need to know if you’re planning on using your credit card for travel health insurance. We'll talk about it with Patrick Sojka, founder of Rewards Canada, who recently posted a blog on their website called the Guide to Credit Card Emergency Medical Insurance Coverage. Plus, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
A new cruise survey from Travel Market Report shows that 7 out of 10 travel advisors say that their clients prefer all-inclusive cruise pricing, so on this week's podcast we’ll discuss all-inclusive cruising and look at some of the other Cruising Trends for 2023. Plus we’ll head to the Caribbean Islands of Antigua and Barbuda. Which boasts 365 beaches, one for every day of the year. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with our Weekly Round Up.
If you been watching the news lately traveling to Europe might be a bit dodgy with labor strikes and other examples of civil unrest happening. Which begs the question, what happens when you find yourself in the middle of a labor dispute while traveling. We’ll have some tips for you in this week's podcast. Plus, we’ll chat with Disney expert Renee Tsang, whose recent book is called Adventure is Out There – 101 Tips to Plan Your Walt Disney World Vacation. So, we’ll talk about what you need to know about planning that perfect getaway to Disneyworld in Orlando. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with our Weekly Round Up.
Representatives from Travel Texas were in town this past week so I got the chance to chat with several Texas destinations and learn a bit more about them. So in this week’s podcast we’ll share the conversations I had with Visit San Antonio and Visit Fredricksburg. Plus we'll discuss using a travel agent vs booking a trip yourself. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
On our podcast this week we’ll discuss sticker shock when it comes to planning your next vacation. Like everything else, the cost of getting away is going up. Plus, we’ll discover the Seven Wonders of Oregon. Paradise for those who love the outdoors. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
This past week marked the 9th anniversary of the mysterious disappearance of Malaysia Flight 370 so travel expert Onanta Forbes will look at some of the theories on what happened. Also this week, we’ll head to Vienna, Austria where they are celebrating the 150th anniversary of the 1873 World’s Fair so we'll learn about that and traveling to Vienna in general. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions is in San Francisco this week so we’ll check in with him in our Weekly Round Up.
Roaming Fees & Occitanie, France
On our podcast this week, travel expert Onanta Forbes gives us some ideas on avoiding those roaming charges when traveling abroad. Plus, we’ll learn about an area in the south of France called Occitanie. If great food and wine, beaches, hiking and historical sites that date back to the Romans is something that you might fancy, you’ll want to hear our interview to learn more. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with our Weekly Round Up.
On our podcast this week, Travel Expert Onanta Forbes will join us from Hawaii where she's visiting the Big Island. So we’ll get some insight on where’s she’s been and what she’s seen. Plus, this year several of San Francisco’s most iconic attractions are commemorating major milestones including Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco’s cable cars so we'll get some tips on visiting those areas of San Francisco and hear about the other things SF has to offer. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
In this episode, Travel Expert Onanta Forbes and I discuss unruly passengers. Plus, the Cruise Guru himself, David Yeskel joins us to talk about his experience on MSC Seascape's inaugural sailing and on Virgin Voyages' Valiant Lady. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
On this week's podcast Travel Expert Onanta Forbes and I discuss Resort Fees and other hidden fees. Also, last week I got the opportunity to fly on Lynx Air’s inaugural flight from Calgary to Phoenix, so we'll share the conversation I had onboard the flight with Lynx Air’s CEO, Merren McArthur. Plus we'll chat with Zoey Shircel from Visit Mesa to see what Mesa, Arizona has to offer visitors to that area. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along later in the podcast to give us a few destination ideas and deals (including a sweet deal to a winery in Italy) with our Weekly Round Up.
On our podcast this week we talk about lost luggage and get some tips from travel expert Onanta Forbes on how to prevent it and what to do if it does happen. Plus, the folks from TravelZoo have come out with their Best Bets list of destination ideas for 2023 so we'll see which destinations made the list and why. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and deals with our Weekly Round Up.
It's Wave Season so in this episode we'll discuss cruising and get some tips on booking a cruise vacation. Plus we'll learn about cruising on a private yacht with Dream Yacht Charters. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions talks about Mexico's smoking ban in our weekly Round Up.
In this episode travel expert Onanta Forbes discusses the recent announcements of airline service cuts. Plus we'll explore the Caribbean Island of Dominica and Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions joins for our weekly roundup.
In this episode we chat with Travel Expert Onanta Forbes about the recent flight cancellations and delays and get some tips on what to do if you're stuck in that situation. Plus we visited Jasper, Alberta for the start of Jasper in January so we'll share that experience with you and Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions joins for our weekly roundup.