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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
by Barbara Broadbent San Francisco: the steeped streets, vintage trollies, eerie romance of Alcatraz and the iconic Golden Gate Bridge are all part of this unique and alluring city. Head north to the Napa Valley; pick up your bike to discover wine country, fabulous hotels and dreamy cycling routes. Dalmatian Coast: Croatia is basking in […]
by Barbara Broadbent KLM has introduced its new World Business Class. The new cabin interiors and seats of their Boeing 747 fleet were first introduced to Toronto last fall. They expect the complete conversion to be complete by this summer. The Boeing 777-200’s will be the next fleet tofeature this new class. To include the […]
by Lesli Heron Be on guard: always be prepared you never know when you will come across an antelope leaping out of the brush with a lion hot on its heels. Have your camera switched on and ready. Getting technical: a telephoto lens will get you that amazing close up – get the lens in […]
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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 […]