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Send us a textTravel 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 alon...

Send us a textTravel 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 Crow...

Send us a textWe 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...

Send us a textHard 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...

Send us a textIf 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 wi...

Send us a textWe 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. Support the show

Send us a textAccording 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 tr...

Send us a textSo 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 ...

Send us a textTravel 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. Support the show

Send us a textOn 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.Sup...

Send us a textEver 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. Support the show

Send us a textHow 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 al...

Send us a textHard 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 get an update on what's new to see in San Antonio, Texas. And, Ken ...

Send us a textAccording 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 ...

Send us a textNot 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...

Send us a textWith 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 bo...

Send us a textOn 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 ...

Send us a textThe 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 th...

Send us a textBetween 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 th...

Send us a textOn 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 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 e...

Send us a textHere'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 ...

Send us a textUp 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 Crowfo...

Send us a textTravel 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.Support the show

Send us a textOn 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 de...

Send us a textTravel Expert Onanta Forbes is traveling the world again, last week she 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. Support the show

Send us a textOn 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 desti...

Send us a textThis 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 Tus...

Send us a textOn 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 fe...

Send us a textA 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,...

Send us a textIf 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...

Send us a textHave 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 Dav...

Send us a textOn 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...

Send us a textA 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 ...

Send us a textIf 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...

Send us a textWhile 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 S...

Send us a textOn 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. Support the show

Send us a textOn 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. Support the show

Send us a textLots 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 s...

Send us a textWe'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 w...

Send us a textOn 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. O...

Send us a textOn 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. Support t...

Send us a textThe 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...

Send us a textOne 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...

Send us a textOne 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...

Send us a textThe 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 ...

Send us a textOn 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...

Send us a textOur 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 Crowfo...

Send us a textTis 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. Support the show

Send us a textAir 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 T...

Send us a textAs 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 giv...

Send us a textThe 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. Support the show

Send us a textA 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 des...

Send us a textOn 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...

Send us a textWe were in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for this week's podcast taking in all the sights and sounds of Day of the Dead. Support the show

Send us a textOur 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. Support the show

Send us a textDo 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...

Send us a textIf 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 o...

Send us a textIf 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 ...

Send us a textTravel 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. Support the show

Send us a textOn 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 Solut...

Send us a textTravel 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 i...

Send us a textTravel 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. Support the show

Send us a textWith 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...

Send us a textOn 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 ins...

Send us a textTravel 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. Support the show

Send us a textFinishing 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. Support the show

Send us a textIf 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...

Send us a textIf 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 Weekl...

Send us a textThere’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 ...

Send us a textOn 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 Weekl...

Send us a textIf 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 Solu...

Send us a textOn 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. Suppo...

Send us a textOn 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. ...

Send us a textGetting 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 t...

Send us a textOne 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 f...

Send us a textIf 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 We...

Send us a textOn 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 Chiang Mai called the Aleenta Retreat Chiang Mai, so we'll learn more about that. Plus, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give u...

Send us a textOur 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...

Send us a textOn 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.&n...

Send us a textSo 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...

Send us a textYou 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. Plus, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals wi...

Send us a textHave 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. &nb...

Send us a textAre 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. P...

Send us a textA 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. &nbs...

Send us a textIf 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 wha...

Send us a textRepresentatives 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 Fredericksburg. 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. &nbs...

Send us a textOn 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. Support the show

Send us a textThis 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 Rou...

Send us a textRoaming Fees & Occitanie, FranceOn 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...

Send us a textOn 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...

Send us a textIn 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.Support the show

Send us a textOn 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 p...

Send us a textOn 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. Support the show

Send us a textIt'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.Support the show

Send us a textIn 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.Support the show

Send us a textIn 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.Support the show