The Informed Traveler

In this episode, we’ll chat with the folks at Plaza Premium Lounges about their new upgrades at the Toronto and Vancouver airports. Plus they have a couple of Christmas gift ideas for the traveler on your gift list that we’ll learn about. Then we’ll talk about all-inclusive resorts, the advantages of staying at one and more specifically the all-inclusive resorts that Marriott

In this episode, if you’re heading to London, England in the near future you might want take a tour or two with the folks from Evan Evans Tours who specialize in tours in and around London, we’ll find out more about them and the tours they offer. Then travel writer and Luxury Hotel Reviewer Debra Smith will join us to talk about the Paradisus Los Cabos. And if traveling to Afri

In this episode, Patrick Soyka from Rewards Canada joins us to give some tips on how to collect those reward miles and points faster and how to get the most value from them. The Sheraton Centre Toronto recently celebrating their 50 anniversary so we’ll chat with the GM of the Sheraton Centre Toronto to learn more about it. And the Hawaiian Tourism Authority recently launched thei

We’ve got a Halloween theme in this episode, first we'll talk with the Haunted Attractions Association. A group that promotes haunted attractions around the world. So we’ll learn more about them and what makes a good haunted attraction. Plus we’ll head to Powell River, BC and visit the Old Courthouse Inn who recently held a weekend Paranormal Investigation. So we’ll find ou

In this episode; Destination Canada and the Trans Canada Trail recently partnered up to help promote the Trans Canada Trail so we’ll find out more about the trail or series of trails that you can enjoy and experience that runs across Canada. Plus we’ll head to Playa del Carmen, Mexico and visit the Sandos Caracol Eco Resort who boasts about having the best water park in Mexico

On this week’s show; travel writer Debbie Olsen shares her new book The Top 150 Unusual Things to See in Alberta. Plus we’ll discuss the issue of running into the wrong side of the law when in a foreign country. We’ll chat with the folks from Legaroo that can provide you with legal help and get some tips on what to know before you go. And we’ll visit the Warner Bros Studio

In this episode, we’re going to dive into travel health insurance to see if the lifting of Canada’s travel restrictions has changed anything and get some insight on travel health insurance in general. Plus we’ll talk with the folks from Spring Creek Vacations in Canmore, AB about their newest mountain lodge, the Tamarack. And we’ll get an update from Tourism Jasper after th

In this episode, we’ll learn about a new free travel app called Driftscape that provides a way for you to explore and learn more about the sites and tours at the destination you’re visiting. Plus, travel writer Leigh McAdam joins us to share her adventure in Brier Island, Nova Scotia. And we’ll talk with travel writer Dave Slaght about his story visiting the Confederation Bri

In this episode we talk about the importance of trip interruption and cancelation travel insurance. Our resident travel agent Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions discusses what it covers and the importance of having it. Plus we’ll head to Scotland and chat with the folks from Wilderness Scotland about their 7 day exclusive castle retreat staying at not one but two historic

In this episode, we’ll talk with Patricia Schultz, the author of a new book called “Why We Travel – 100 Reasons to See the World”. Plus we’ll chat about the concept of Agritourism. The folks at HipCamp, the Airbnb of camping, have launched a "Farm" filter to help travelers find campsites across the millions of acres of farms, vineyards, and grazing lands. And the Cruise G