New Passport RequirementsPlease note that effective May 1, 2012, all Canadian citizens must have a valid passport to enter the Dominican Republic. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of return to Canada. Damaged Passports Keep in mind that passports that are water damaged or excessively worn will not […]
Sculptures in the famous Vigelandsparken in Frogner Park. The park, envisioned by the sculptor Gustav Vigeland, is one of the most outstanding attractions in Norway.
In 2011 when Bruce and I travelled from Singapore to Dubai with Seabourn, we visited Mumbai. Here we got the chance to explore the fascinating Dhobi Ghats – the world’s largest open-air laundry. Washers, who wash collect and wash laundry for a small fee, have been using the rows of concrete wash-pens for decades. Now […]
For my 50th birthday, Bruce and I embarked on a river cruise down the Amazon. We started in Iquitos, Peru, visited Colombia, and ended up in Manaus, Brazil. Throughout the trip we stopped at little villages along the Amazon, meeting the locals and doing some exploring. The trip was wonderful; I couldn’t have imagined a […]
This past January, Bruce and I escorted a group of 160 to Punta Cana where we stayed at the wonderful Majestic Elegance Resort. The resort was beautiful, bright and meticulously maintained. One of the highlights was the long, narrow pool which winded around the resort. Another high point was the lovely staff who were really […]
A few years ago Bruce and I got to explore Tahiti and her islands on a Paul Gaugin cruise. We voyaged around the South Pacific, stopping at various islands and discovering beautiful beaches. It was a wonderful experience that I would recommend to everyone. One of the most exciting aspects of the trip was swimming […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]