by Luisa Antognetti One of the best parts of travelling is sampling the local cuisine and libations. In fact, many people travel with this in mind, seeking out the best destinations for food and drink. Italy especially is known worldwide for its exquisite culinary delights. Italian cuisine is extremely varied, offering an array of delicious...Read More

We’ve all had moments while travelling where we’ve hit a bumpy road, been taken advantage of, not planned for, or just been perhaps a bit naive. Here are a selection of our travel lessons learned the hard way…hopefully they can save you from making our same mistakes! Barbara: Pack a change of clothes in your...Read More

By Wendy Fougner Last January, Bruce and I escorted a corporate group down to Playa del Carmen and had the pleasure of hosting a special group event at Alux Caverna Restaurant. We chose the restaurant because of its spectacular, majestic setting and delicious cuisine. Alux Dining Room Located in Playa del Carmen, Alux is one...Read More

by Lucas Sripathy On my last vacation I ventured to Southeast Asia and explored Cambodia and Vietman. Both countries are beautiful, have fascinating cultures and are home to warm, friendly people. I began my journey in Siem Reap, arriving at the airport at midnight. Upon arriving, I paid $20 for the Cambodia visa and cleared...Read More

by Wendy Fougner On one of our most recent trips, Bruce and I embarked on a South American cruise from Buenos Aires to Santiago. Two days prior to the cruise I flew to Buenos Aires to spend some time in the Argentinian capital. I spent the first day in Buenos Aires by myself as Bruce...Read More

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sit next to someone very famous? Or maybe you could sit beside someone from the past? We’ve asked everyone to think of the one person they would love to sit beside on a flight…past or present. Here’s what they had to say… Barbara: A family...Read More

by Barbara Broadbent This past summer, Ian and I embarked on a wonderful exploration of Northern Italy – an area seldom included on the average coach tour. Our starting point was Milan, Italy’s centre of fashion, business and finance, and the heartland of Italian economy. We toured the magnificent cathedral which dominates the main square,...Read More

by Wendy Fougner Chile is fascinating nation, characterized by diverse and beautiful landscapes, warm friendly people and world-class wine. Over the years, Bruce and I have traveled to Chile multiple times. Several years ago Bruce and I rented a car and drove from Macchu Pichu in Peru to Chile’s capital, Santiago. This year we had...Read More

by Bruce and Wendy Fougner This past April at the Lloyds Travel Open House we featured a prize draw and gave away two tickets to Hawaii. Martin and Esther Kafer were our winners and they are took advantage of the tickets and traveled to the Big Island this November. Martin and Esther are both in...Read More

Locals can leave an unbelievable impression on your travels . . . some of us have had encounters with locals that have shaped our futures, some at the very least have just made our travels all the more pleasurable. Here are our top memories of locals met while travelling . . .  Azaia: I didn’t...Read More