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Packing properly is absolutely essential. Pack too much and you’ll end up heaving heavy bags through airports, train stations and hotels—plus, paying extra for airline baggage fees. Pack too little and you might waste vacation time shopping for items you could have easily brought from home. To help ease your packing woes, we’ve included 7 helpful guidelines for packing your suitcase. 1. Know the baggage policy of your airline Before...Read More

Travelers often want to make meaningful contributions to the destinations they frequent, but they are not always sure how to do this. Pack for a Purpose is an organization that helps travelers identify needs in specific destinations, so that they can make positive contributions when they travel. You can make a big impact on the lives of children around the world. For instance, you can use available space in your...Read More

by Lesli Heron 1. Best for first-timers: Kenya Why? A long-established safari scene, superb wildlife and plenty of options for all budgets. How? For the best introduction, book a safari that combines the Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru with somewhere more off-the beaten track like Samburu or the Aberdares. When? Avoid the rainy season by travelling July to October or January to March. While you’re there: Spend a few days...Read More

by Barbara Broadbent Air Canada Rouge now flies non-stop between Montreal and Orlando, twice daily. They also will offer additional non-stop flights from Toronto and Montreal to Athens and Rome.  These will be on their Boeing 767-300ER aircraft and offer 3 customer comfort options… rouge (equivalent of Economy); rouge Plus (equivalent of Premium Economy, with preferred seating and additional legroom) and Premium rouge (equivalent of Business Class, with additional space...Read More

by Wendy Fougner For years I have wanted to travel to Africa and witness mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. This past December on a trip through Southern Africa, Bruce and I embarked on two gorilla trekking tours, one in Uganda, the other in Rwanda. Being just inches away from mountain gorillas was a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience. Gorillas are found in the Virunga Mountain Range bordering the Congo, Rwanda and...Read More