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Although we are still technically in winter, it is a good time to start thinking ahead and making summer/early fall vacation plans. Here in the office, we decided to see what suggestions came to mind when thinking of great trips during the summer and early fall to recommend to others. Since every client’s travel needs vary, we covered families, couples, and the solo traveler. Perhaps there is an adventure you...Read More

by Barbara Broadbent The High Line is a 1-mile New York City linear park built on a 1.45-mile section of the elevated former New York Central Railroad spur called the West Side Line. This elevated freight rail line was transformed into a public park on Manhattan’s West Side, and has been maintained and operated by Friends of the High Line, a group founded in 1999 by community residents at a...Read More

by Barbara Broadbent This stunning and affordable destination has become one of Europe’s “hot spots.” Visit traditional mediaeval cities with winding streets, city walls and oldtown squares; historic monuments and beautiful Roman or Austro-Hungarian architecture; pretty islands easily visited by a superb ferry system; spectacular mountains, rugged coastlines and sparkling lakes. And although many areas are still visibly war-torn, the cities are still steeped in rich history and culture. The...Read More

by Barbara Broadbent EUROPEAN FLIGHTS, both seasonal and year-round, will be expanded this year to include new destinations and more departures. Transat Holidays, from Vancouver, will have 6 flights/week to London Gatwick; 4 per week to Paris; 4 per week to Frankfurt; 3 per week to Amsterdam; 2 per week to Amsterdam; and 1 per week to Manchester. London flights start as early as April 2, 2014. From Toronto, many...Read More

by Lesli Heron Europe train travel is all about efficiency and comfort but it is also about experiences. Some of the most difficult terrain has given us the most picturesque journeys. The following are some of Europe’s best scenic train routes. Not necessarily the fastest journeys—just the most memorable! 1. Sarajevo to Mostar Traversing superb Balkan scenery, the train from Sarajevo climbs to its highest point near Konjic. The descent...Read More