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Last year, I had the opportunity to embark on a seventeen day cruise with Seabourn that started in Singapore and ended in Dubai. One of my favourite stops along the cruise was the city Oman. The city is welcoming and unique, and I really enjoyed my time exploring and getting a sense of the region....Read More

The Grand Canyon had been on my bucket list for years and Bruce and I finally got the chance to experience it in October of 2010. We drove down from Vancouver, arriving at Grand Canyon Village at sunset. The next morning we got up early and took a hike down into the canyon from the...Read More

One of our clients, Allen, is currently on our 35th Annual London Theatre Tour. This is what he had to say about the tour thus far: We are Thursday morning here in London, and the tour is going wonderfully. Our first show was at the Old Vic. We saw Playboy of the Western World and...Read More

Costa Rica is a wonderful destination, especially if you like active adventures. Whether you’re planning on traveling on your own, with a friend or partner or going with the whole family, Costa Rica has something for everyone. Here are some of the top activities: Mountains and volcanoes Costa Rica has a number of stunning mountains...Read More

from A Taste of Elegance, Rudi Sodamin) Feeling the cold this winter? Well if you can’t get away to the tropics, bring a little piece of the tropics to you. This drink is a lovely treat – not to sweet, not too sour. Yield: 1 Serving INGREDIENTS • 2 wedges lime• 1½ ounces spiced rum•...Read More

Our clients recently returned from a cruise tour of Canada and New England with a stay in New York and shared the highs and lows of their experience. The trip started with a seven-day coach tour that took them from Washington through Williamsburg, historic Gettysburg and onto New York. The couple had this to say...Read More

The Berlin Wall’s East Side Gallery is a 1.3 km long section of the wall and a memorial for freedom. The gallery has over 100 paintings by artists from all over the world making it the largest open-air gallery in the world. The artwork is moving, inspiring and powerful. Here are some photos of the...Read More

With 12 alpine bowls, 3 glaciers, 200 marked trails and one vertical mile, Whistler and Blackcomb are a must for skiers and snowboarders. Official opening day is just around the corner, on November 24, and many are gearing up for the new season. But if you have never been to Whistler before you may have...Read More

Although it is much more traditional to visit Paris in spring, there are a lot of advantages to visiting in November instead. Paris in November is quiet, peaceful and reflective. As the temperature drops and the days grow shorter, the number of tourists drastically decreases. There aren’t as many crowds to fight and you have...Read More

Train travel is a wonderful way to view the outdoors in a comfortable, luxurious fashion. Rocky Mountaineer offers several tours, but one of their short trips is the Whistler Route. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the Sea to Sky region between Vancouver and Whistler. During your three and a half hour train trip you’ll travel...Read More