by Lesli Heron Bandana: to keep dust out of mouth/nose/eyes, a wet one keeps the head cool. Sun Hat with a Chin Strap: so it doesn’t fly away. Extra Toothbrush: in case you rinse with tap water. Safari journal/animal spotting guide. Ziploc bags: they’re good for everything! Shower cap to keep camera dust-free. Verbena wet...Read More
By Lesli Heron Tourists visiting Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda will no longer have to pay for separate visas for all three countries, as the East African single tourist visa came into effect on January 1, 2014. The East African single tourist visa will allow a tourist to enter any of the three countries that issued the visa and move...Read More
by Brad Hama Once the temperatures around town begin to drop and it feels like there’s more cloud than sunshine, people’s thoughts tend to wander to warmer climes. For North Americans, typical locations tend to be Mexico, Hawaii or the Caribbean. In my quest to become a Certified Sandals Specialist, I had the opportunity to...Read More
Imagine yourself leisurely touring the most secluded and unspoiled regions of the Canadian Rockies from a luxurious railcar. Everywhere you look, you find untouched, pristine beauty. In spring, train travel in Canada lets you glide within feet of glassy, sapphire-blue lakes that gently wrap the base of majestic mountains. Bursts of evergreen trees dot snow-capped...Read More
by Wendy Fougner A few years ago I completed my training with Ensemble to have a specialist designation for Fiji and Australia. This training involved embarking on a trip to a South Pacific destination. I was fortunate to be part of a group that went to Australia to learn more about the Great Barrier Reef,...Read More
by Wendy Fougner On one of our last family adventures, Bruce and I took the boys to Australia, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, and the Solomon Islands. We found highlights in each destination, as every place had its own charms and attractions. My favourite destination throughout the trip would have to be Tasmania, Australia. I felt very...Read More
by Lesli Heron The full moon lit our path as we followed our Bedouin guide Mohammed, into the Rum. We weren’t sure where we were going. As we rounded a rocky outcrop we came across a beautiful sight. There on a candlelit sand dune was a feast for the eyes, literally. Our guide Majdi had...Read More
Many people have heard of a bucket list, and some even have travel destinations on their lists. Other people simply make a resolution to “travel more.” But how do you make those dreams and aspirations a reality to cross them off your list and stick to your resolve? Travel goals are the best place to...Read More
When asked for tips for traveling with pets, Kimpton Hotel pet ambassadors had these recommendations: 1. Always have fresh water on hand. We pets don’t mind drinking right out of the bottle. 2. Have pet tags. Make sure pet identification tags include our final destination information and, for international trips, bring official proof of rabies...Read More
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...Read More
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