In this episode, Patrick Soyka from Rewards Canada joins us to give some tips on how to collect those reward miles and points faster and how to get the most value from them. The Sheraton Centre Toronto recently celebrating their 50 anniversary so we’ll chat with the GM of the Sheraton Centre Toronto to learn more about it. And the Hawaiian Tourism Authority recently launched their Malama Hawaii Program, so we’ll learn more about that and traveling to Hawaii in general.  ..read more

We’ve got a Halloween theme in this episode, first we'll talk with the Haunted Attractions Association. A group that promotes haunted attractions around the world. So we’ll learn more about them and what makes a good haunted attraction. Plus we’ll head to Powell River, BC and visit the Old Courthouse Inn who recently held a weekend Paranormal Investigation. So we’ll find out how that went and hear some spooky stories about the Inn. And we’ll visit the Nightmares Fear Factory in Niagara Falls ..read more

In this episode; Destination Canada and the Trans Canada Trail recently partnered up to help promote the Trans Canada Trail so we’ll find out more about the trail or series of trails that you can enjoy and experience that runs across Canada. Plus we’ll head to Playa del Carmen, Mexico and visit the Sandos Caracol Eco Resort who boasts about having the best water park in Mexico and an All Nature Experience among other things. They’re also gearing up for their Day of the Dead Celebrations Nov. 1 and 2 so we’ll learn about that as well. And we’ll chat with the folks from the F ..read more

On this week’s show; travel writer Debbie Olsen shares her new book The Top 150 Unusual Things to See in Alberta.  Plus we’ll discuss the issue of running into the wrong side of the law when in a foreign country. We’ll chat with the folks from Legaroo that can provide you with legal help and get some tips on what to know before you go. And we’ll visit the Warner Bros Studio Tour Hollywood.     ..read more

In this episode, we’re going to dive into travel health insurance to see if the lifting of Canada’s travel restrictions has changed anything and get some insight on travel health insurance in general. Plus we’ll talk with the folks from Spring Creek Vacations in Canmore, AB about their newest mountain lodge, the Tamarack. And we’ll get an update from Tourism Jasper after the Chetamon Wildfire threat and get some insight on a few of the events they have planned in the coming months.  ..read more

In this episode, we’ll learn about a new free travel app called Driftscape that provides a way for you to explore and learn more about the sites and tours at the destination you’re visiting. Plus, travel writer Leigh McAdam joins us to share her adventure in Brier Island, Nova Scotia. And we’ll talk with travel writer Dave Slaght about his story visiting the Confederation Bridge, connecting Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.) to New Brunswick ..read more

In this episode we talk about the importance of trip interruption and cancelation travel insurance. Our resident travel agent Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions discusses what it covers and the importance of having it. Plus we’ll head to Scotland and chat with the folks from Wilderness Scotland about their 7 day exclusive castle retreat staying at not one but two historic Scottish castles. And we’ll visit the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada located in Winnipeg, Manitoba ..read more

In this episode, we’ll talk with Patricia Schultz, the author of a new book called “Why We Travel – 100 Reasons to See the World”.  Plus we’ll chat about the concept of Agritourism. The folks at HipCamp, the Airbnb of camping, have launched a "Farm" filter to help travelers find campsites across the millions of acres of farms, vineyards, and grazing lands. And the Cruise Guru, David Yeskel joins us to share his onboard the Carnival Panorama cruising the Mexican Riviera.  ..read more

In this episode, Passenger Rights advocate Gabor Lukacs shares his thoughts on the new amendments to the Air Passenger Protection Regulations that went into effect Sept. 8. Plus we’ll visit the Nantipa Resort Costa Rica, a sustainable, boutique resort nestled right by the beach in one of UNESCO’s five Blue Zones. And we’ll get an update on a few of the fall events happening at Telus Spark in Calgary.  ..read more

We took a short road trip to Golden BC to spend an afternoon checking out the Golden Skybridge. Plus stayed a couple of nights at the Mount Royal Hotel in the town of Banff and while we were in Banff we took a ride up the famous Banff Gondola to take in some of the breathtaking views atop Sulphur Mountain so in this episode we’ll play the conversations we had with the folks from the Banff Jasper Collection who hosted us. First we’ll play our chat with David Barbour, the GM of the Banff Gondola who tells about behind how the Banff Gondola began and what you need to know when visiting the B ..read more