The decision by the CDC to lift the no sail order out of US ports was a welcome one for all of us who have missed cruising. Although there is still a long way to go, we can take heart with the Chinese proverb, “a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”. A vision of…
Category: Our Views on Travel
All I Want For Christmas
What I really want is to travel again but even Santa cannot make that happen, yet. So to appease the traveler in your circle of family and friends, and to make your shopping even easier during the pandemic, consider one of our favourite gadgets which are all available to order online. Travel Journals to record…
Back On Board – An Update
There is still no clear date for the resumption of cruising from the United States and with the recent upsurge of cases south of our border, in Europe and in Canada for that matter, I am doubtful of a quick resolution. The Centre for Disease Control (CDC) refers to cruise ships as “hotbeds for virus…
Staying On the Beaten Path
Many travel bloggers write about the unusual or obscure. They relish in finding and sharing the lesser known and least travelled destinations. They write articles that are interesting, edgy, and for the most part aimed at the younger traveller. I can’t stay up late enough to enjoy the newest hottest night spot and the thought…
How It’s Done
We have watched the news intently as travel slowly opens up around the world. Despite a few false starts there are some organizations and countries that seem to have found a way to make this happen. It is our hope that this will lead the way for others so that those of us waiting patiently,…
Travel Close to Home
I would be lying if I told you we were not disappointed about our international travel plans being cancelled this spring. As, I am sure, were many of you. But the true spirit of travel never really dies. This year it has just remained closer to home. And I do mean close, as travel to…
The Pros and Cons of Accommodation Sharing
Accommodation sharing has become a very popular and economical alternative to hotels and travelers are flocking to them in droves. Numerous apps, such as Airbnb, connect guests with property owners looking to rent out a room, an apartment, condo, or even their whole house. These rentals can be found pretty much everywhere, from major cities…
Air Travel in the Age of Covid-19
Since the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 as a global pandemic on March 11, 2020 a number of countries have imposed travel bans, restrictions and advisories, including a ban on non-essential travel across the border between Canada and the United States. When that particular ban will be lifted is unknown as the pandemic still has…
Canadian Passenger Bill of Rights
As air travel ramps up and Canadians return to airports for both business and pleasure reasons, now seemed a good time to review the Canadian Passenger Bill of Rights that came into force in 2019. For those of you who have not travelled recently or may not be aware of these new guidelines, passenger rights…