10 Best Experiences in Loire Valley
Breathtaking Chateaux, majestic vineyards, medieval cities and the machinations of Leonardo Da Vinci by Terry Lankstead, The Journeyist Often referred to as ‘The Garden of France’ and the ‘Valley of the Kings,’ the Loire Valley is Famous for its world-class … Continued
Temperature screening for air travellers expanded to 11 additional Canadian airports
OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 29, 2020 /CNW/ – The COVID-19 pandemic has created an unprecedented global crisis that is having a significant impact on the air industry and Canadian travellers. As we continue to take steps to strengthen Canada’s air transportation network, … Continued
Porter Airlines pushes back planned restart date to Feb. 11
TORONTO, Nov. 9, 2020 /CNW/ – Porter Airlines is once again updating its planned restart date for flights to Feb. 11, due to increasing COVID-19 cases and ongoing travel restrictions affecting customer demand. “Deferring service until 2021 is not a … Continued
Air Canada is rolling out all new Aeroplan Program this fall
MONTREAL, Aug. 11, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ – Air Canada today revealed the details of its transformed Aeroplan loyalty program, outlining the program attributes and credit card benefits members can enjoy when the new program launches November 8, 2020. The new Aeroplan … Continued
Porter Airlines moves restart date to Oct. 7
TORONTO, Aug. 4, 2020 /CNW/ – Porter Airlines is updating its return-to-service date to Oct. 7, from the previously-announced target of Aug. 31. Key factors affecting the ability to restart service include the Canada-U.S. border remaining closed to non-essential travel until at least Aug. 21; the Atlantic Canada travel … Continued
Route du Rhum yacht race celebrates 40th anniversary
The prestigious solo Atlantic yacht race turns 40 If you are booking a visit to Brittany, France in early November, one thing to keep in mind is a spectacular event that takes place every four years in the fortified seaside … Continued
Bienvenue à Nantes: Reimagining a city through public art
It’s unimaginable to expect a city to rise and flourish after losing its main economic arteries but Nantes, located in the Pays de la Loire region of France, has done just that. The last time I visited the beautiful French … Continued
Five Fab Finds in Golden, BC: Exploring Kicking Horse country
Cradled between both the Rocky Mountain and Columbia Mountain ranges, Golden is about a 3-hour drive from Calgary airport (or 1.5 hours west of Banff) along the Trans Canada Highway. Golden idyllically sits at the junction of frigid (4ºc) glacier-fed … Continued
Oceanfront Luxury Without Pretension: Fox Harb’r Resort, NS
As our driver negotiates a roller coaster of windy narrow roads and stomach dropping hills, I try to focus on the distant mountains and the fresh sea air to curb that queasy feeling. The hour and a half shuttle from … Continued
Ski the French Alps: Spring skiing at Club Med Peisey-Vallandry
What is your dream ski destination? If you ask an Ontario skier, more than likely the response is either the Rockies, or the Alps. Of course, the East offers fantastic mountain experiences but the slopes of Europe and the West, … Continued