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Fear of Flying and MSC's World Europa
April 21, 2024
On this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss the fear of flying. Then we'll talk cruising again with David Yeskel, the Cruise Guru. We'll have the second of two segments on the newest cruise ships. This week it's MSC Cruises new ship World Europa. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel has our Weekly Roundup.
Skip-Gen Travel & the Sun Princess
April 14, 2024
On our podcast this week travel expert Onanta Forbes will join us to chat about Skip Gen Travel. Plus our good friend and regular guest of the podcast David Yeskel, the Cruise Guru will join us for the first of two segments on the newest cruise ships. This week David will give us his review on the Sun Princess. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel has our Weekly Roundup.
Travel Scams & The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival
April 7, 2024
On our podcast this week travel expert Onanta Forbes will join us to chat about travel scams and what to watch for. Then we'll talk comedy, more specifically the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival. The festival has expanded across the country from Vancouver to Halifax and into Spokane, Washington so we'll get some insight from one of the organizers. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel has our Weekly Roundup.
Travel Trends from Virtuoso & Hotel X Toronto
March, 31,2024
On this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join us to discuss some of the findings from Virtuoso's recent travel trends survey. Plus we'll learn about the new spa and other amenities and activities the Hotel X Toronto has to offer. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel has our Weekly Roundup
Luna Tours, Puerto Vallarta & Cartegena With Two Travel - March 24, 2024
This week we'll share some of the tours Travel Expert Onanta Forbes has been on while in Puerto Vallarta with Luna Tours. Then we'll have a conversation with the founder of TwoTravel who specialize in travel services in Cartegena, Columbia. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel has our weekly roundup.
Onanta at Casa Velas & Moab, Utah - March 17, 2024
While we were touring the area of Loreto, Mexico recently, travel expert Onanta Forbes was exploring the area of Riviera Nayarit, Mexico. And one place she stopped at was the Casa Velas all inclusive resort. So we'll get some info about that from Onanta this week. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions has our Weekly Round Up.
On location in Loreto, Mexico (Part 2)
March 11, 2024
On this week's podcast we share the last 4 days of our 7 day adventure visiting Loreto, California Baja Sur, Mexico visiting San Javier Mission, founded by the Jesuits in 1699. Touring the newly opened Cordelia Resort and Spa. Sailing out on the Pacific Ocean searching for gray whales. Hiking Tripui Hill and touring the north part of Loreto Bay onboard a luxurious catamaran.
On location in Loreto, Mexico (Part 1)
March 3, 2024
On this week's podcast we share the first 3 days of our 7 day adventure visiting Loreto, Mexico. While staying at the Hotel Santa Fe our activities so far have been whale watching and exploring the islands and islets of Conception Bay.
Lynx Air's Demise, Baggage Fee Increases & Queensland, Australia - February 25, 2024
On our podcast this week we discuss Lynx airlines ceasing of operations and the increase in the baggage fees with US carriers. Plus, we'll have a conversation with a couple in Australia who host their own travel podcast mostly about Australia titled The Beach Travel Wine.Podcast. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions has our Weekly Roundup.
Secrets Bahia Mita Surf & Spa Resort & TravelZoo's Best Bets for 2024 - Feb. 18, 2024
We've got 5 destination ideas for you on this week's podcast as Susan Cato from TravelZoo will join us to share their Best Bets list for 2024. Plus, we'll check in with Onanta Forbes who is spending the winter in Mexico and she's got a special guest lined up for us from the Secrets Bahia Mita Surf & Spa Resort located at Banderas Bay near Puerto Vallarta. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions has our Weekly Round Up.
Long Stay Tips & Istanbul, Turkey - Feb. 11, 2024
On this week's podcast we'll get some insight and tips from Travel Expert Onanta Forbes on what to do when planning for a long stay somewhere. Plus, we'll find out what the best things to do in Istanbul are. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions has our weekly round up.
International Driving Permits & Booking.com's Most Friendly Places - Feb. 4, 2024
On our podcast this week we talk about International Driving Permits or IDP's. Travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss why you need one. Then the folks from Booking.com will join me to share their list of the friendliest or most welcoming destinations. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions has our Weekly Roundup.
Travel Trends for 2024 & Tulum's New Airport
January 28, 2024
On this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss what the Top Travel Trends for 2024 are. Plus, Tulum's new International Airport is open now so we'll some insight on it from Travis Bembenek, CEO of the Mexico News Daily And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions is in Mexico this week so we'll get an update from him.
World's Largest Cruise Ship & Exploring Grenada
January 21, 2024
On this week's podcast, travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss the question; are cruise ships getting too big?
Plus, we'll learn all about the Caribbean island of Grenada when we speak with Sekou Strode from the Grenada Tourism Authority. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions has our Weekly Roundup.
When Bad Weather Affects Your Trip & Exploring Montreal - January 14, 2024
On this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join us with a few tips to help you prepare for any weather issues that may arise. Plus, we'll get some insight on what to see and do in Montreal from Travel Writer Debra Smith. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions has our Weekly Roundup.
First Time Cruise Tips & Looking Ahead to 2024 with CheapOair - January 7, 2024
On this week's podcast Travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss some tips for first time cruisers. Also, as the new year begins we'll look ahead to 2024 with the folks from CheapOair. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions has our Weekly Roundup.
Onanta on the Viking Sea (Part 2) & The Cruise Guru in Japan - December 31, 2023
On our last podcast for 2023 we'll check in again with Travel Expert Onanta Forbes who is sailing onboard the Viking Sea over the holidays. Plus, we'll get a review of a 10 day Windstar cruise around Japan from David Yeskel, the Cruise Guru. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions has our Weekly Roundup.
Onanta on the Viking Sea, Packing Tips
& What's New in Mazatlán
December 24, 2023
Onanta Forbes is traveling over the holidays, sailing onboard the Viking Sea so on this week's podcast we'll check in with her. Plus, we'll be getting some packing tips from the folks at Samsonite. We'll find out what's new in Mazatlán as well. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions has our Weekly Roundup
Holiday Travel Tips & Reno and the Lake Tahoe Loop
December 17, 2023
On this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join us to offer up a few holiday travel reminders to help smooth out the process. We'll also chat with Tracie Barnthouse from Travel Nevada, she's going to share some planning tips to explore Reno, Nevada and the Lake Tahoe Loop. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel has our weekly roundup.
Baggage Tracking Devices & Machu Picchu
Dec. 10, 2023
On this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join us to discuss some of the gadgets that are available to keep track of your luggage. Plus, if traveling to Machu Picchu is on your list of destinations for 2024 we've got some tips for you from the folks at GAdventures. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel has our weekly roundup.
Tourism Tax Increases & The Florida Keys
Dec. 3, 2023
On this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join us to discuss some of the tax increases on airfares and the increase on other tourism taxes and fees. Plus, the folks from the Florida Keys will join us to give us some tips on planning a trip there. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel has our weekly roundup.
Travels News Update & Booking.com's 2024 Travel Predictions - Nov. 26, 2023
The airlines are back in the news again so on this week's podcast Travel Expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss the good and not so good news that transpired last week. Plus we'll chat with the folks from Booking.com who recently released their travel predictions for 2024. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel has our Weekly Roundup.
Safest Travel Destinations & New Resorts at Marriott
Nov. 19, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection recently revealed the safest countries and the safest cities to travel to so in this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes and I will review which countries and cities topped the list. Plus, the Marriott hotel group is looking to expand their portfolio in the Caribbean and Latin America so we'll find out more about that. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel has our Weekly Roundup.
Travvy Awards & The Military Museums Calgary
Nov. 12, 2023
On this week's podcast Travel Expert Onanta Forbes and I will discuss our Mexico experience. And the Travvy Awards were announced this past week. They are like the Academy Awards for the travel industry, so we'll run through some of the winners.
Plus in honor of Remembrance Day this weekend I'll play a conversation I had a few weeks ago with Rory Cory, the Senior Curator at the Military Museums in Calgary. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel has our Weekly Roundup.
Celebrating Day of the Dead in Puerto Vallarta
Nov. 5, 2023
We were in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for this week's podcast taking in all the sights and sounds of Day of the Dead.
Onanta at the Dreams Los Cabos & Haunted Hotels
October 29, 2023
Travel expert Onanta Forbes is in Los Cabos, Mexico staying at the Dreams Los Cabos so on this week's podcast we'll check in with her to see how she's enjoying her stay. Plus, with Halloween coming up we'll explore some spooky stories about haunted hotels. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel has our Weekly Roundup.
Travel Gadgets and Apps & Post Cruise Rome
Oct. 22, 2023
On this week's podcast, Travel Expert Onanta Forbes and I discuss a few helpful gadgets and apps to use while traveling.
Plus, the Cruise Guru, David Yeskel will join us to share is pot cruise stay in Rome, Italy. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel has our Weekly Roundup.
Rising Hotel Room Rates & 3 Days in LA - Oct. 15, 2023
On this week's podcast, hotel guests can expect to pay increasingly higher room rates in 2024. So we'll discuss that this week. Plus, LA Tourism have come up with a number of 3 day itineraries to help you out plan your next visit. We'll see what they've come up with. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel has our Weekly Roundup.
Best and Worst Airports & Kalon Surf Resort, Costa Rica - Oct. 8, 2023
On this week's podcast Travel Expert Onanta Forbes and I discuss some of the best and worst airports in North America and around the world. Plus we'll chat with the founder of the Kalon Surf Resort, an all inclusive resort located along the beach in Costa Rica and surrounded by lush green jungle. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel has our Weekly Roundup.
Halloween in Orlando & Ken in Mexico
Oct. 1, 2023
Onanta Forbes is back shares the last leg of her cruise onboard the Regal Princess. Plus, known as the Halloween Vacation Capital, Orlando Florida is offering all kinds of haunting adventures both in and beyond the theme parks. Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions is in Mexico for this week's Weekly Round Up.
Onanta on the Regal Princess & Railbookers
Sept. 24, 2023
On this week's podcast, Onanta Forbes is on her third week of her travel adventure in the UK sailing on the Regal Princess so we'll catch up with her once again. Plus, if taking a rail trip is in your future plans you'll want to hear our conversation with Railbookers, a company that specializes in rail travel. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions has our Weekly Roundup.
Onanta in Southampton, UK & The Curator Hotel Collection - Sept. 17, 2023
Onanta Forbes is continuing her adventure traveling through the UK this week so we'll catch up with her and get an update.
Plus, we'll chat with the President of the Curator Hotel and Resort Collection, a collection of independent hotels and resorts in the US. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions has our Weekly Roundup.
Onanta in the UK & Taste of Bali Tour
Sept. 10, 2023
On this week's podcast we'll catch up with Travel Expert Onanta who's traveling throughout the UK. Plus, we'll get some tips on traveling to Bali and details on a tour that involves learning about the cuisine and dining experiences in Bali called the Taste of Bali. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions has our Weekly Roundup.
Tips for Planning Your Next Vacation & Get My Boat
Sept. 3, 2023
In this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes offers some tips on how to plan that next vacation. Plus we'll learn how to to add a boat tour for a day or even charter your own yacht for a few days from the folks at GetMyBoat.com. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with our Weekly Round Up.
Dress For Success & Travel Defend - Aug. 27, 2023
On this week’s podcast; dressing for success while traveling. How well do you blend in with the locals? It can cause you a bit of trouble in some cases so Travel Expert Onanta Forbes will join us to discuss how to Dress For Success. Then we’ll talk about travel insurance with the folks at Travel Defend. And Ken Stewart has our Weekly Round Up.
Maui Update & Cheap Air Day - Aug. 20, 2023
Travel expert Onanta Forbes discusses the latest happenings in Maui after that devastating wildfire and try and answer the moral dilemma of when visitors should return to Maui. Plus, did you know that August 23rd is Cheap Air Day? We'll learn more about it from the folks at Cheapo Air. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions has our Weekly Round Up.
Alaska Cruise Tips & What's New in Las Vegas
Aug. 13, 2023
Finishing up on her cruise to Alaska on Cunard's Queen Elizabeth cruise ship, travel expert Onanta Forbes offers some tips on planning your own cruise to Alaska. The Vegas Guru, David Yeskel is going to join us this week as well to give us an update on all things new in Las Vegas. Plus, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions has our Weekly Round Up.
Cruising to Alaska (Part 2) and How to Plan a Trip to Australia - August 6, 2023
Travel expert Onanta Forbes is onboard Cunard's Queen Elizabeth cruise ship in the middle of a 10 day Alaskan cruise so we'll get an update on how its going. Plus we'll get some tips on how to plan a trip to Australia. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel will have our Weekly Roundup.
Cruising to Alaska and Loreto, California Baja Sur
July 30, 2023
On this week's podcast we will check in with Travel Expert Onanta Forbes onboard Cunard's Queen Elizabeth cruise ship as she begins her cruise to Alaska. Then we'll head south and talk with the folks from Loreto, Baja California Sur Mexico. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions has our Weekly Roundup.
AI in Travel & Money Saving Tips From Marriott
July 23, 2023
On this week's podcast we’ll talk about AI and how it has or will affect the travel industry. Plus, we'll get some money saving tips on booking your next hotel from Marriott Canada. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel has our Weekly Roundup.
Cruising Trends and Stats & Resorts World, Las Vegas
July 16, 2023
On this week’s podcast the folks from Passport Photo Online have come out with a list of interesting cruising stats and cruise trends so break down some of the numbers. Then Travel Writer Debra Smith will join us to share her experience visiting Las Vegas and staying at Resorts World. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions has our Weekly Roundup.
Jet Lag Tips & Is It Too Late To Get A Camping Spot
July 9, 2023
On this week's podcast we'll talk about Jet lag and offer a few tips on how to curtail the effects of jet lag. Then we’ll talk about camping. Is it too late to find a camping spot? The President of the Canadian Camping and RV Council will join us to answer that question And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions joins us for our Weekly Roundup.
Tips on Tipping & Using the Swiss Travel Pass
July 2, 2023
On this week’s podcast, we’re going to talk about tipping and get some tips on tipping. Who to tip, when to tip and how much. Plus, we’ll learn about exploring Switzerland using the Swiss Travel Pass. An easy, convenient and efficient way to get around Switzerland. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions joins us for our Weekly Roundup.
Dress Codes for Flying & TravelZoo's Copenhagen
June 25, 2023
On this week's podcast we discuss the question; should there be a dress code when flying? Then, Susan Catto from TravelZoo will join us to share some insight on all the fun things to see and do in Copenhagen. Plus, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions has our Weekly Round Up.
Airport Security Reminders & The R Collection Hotels in Italy - June 18, 2023
On this week's podcast we'll give you some reminders of what you need to be aware of to smooth out the process. Then we'll head to Italy and learn about the R Collection Hotels, a hotel group that has 8 hotels to choose from in Italy. And Ken Stewart will have our Weekly Roundup.
Traveling Solo & 125 Nature Hot Spots in BC
June 11, 2023
In this week's podcast we'll discuss travelling solo and some of the benefits. Plus, if you're planning a trip to British Columbia a good place to start planning is picking up the book 125 Nature Hot Spots in British Columbia. We'll talk to the co-author to learn more about the book. Plus, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions has our Weekly Roundup.
High Cost of Hotel Rooms & the Fraser Valley, BC
June 4, 2023
On this week's podcast, we'll discuss the high cost of hotel rooms, why they're costing more and what you can do about it. Travel writer Paula Worthington joins us to share her experience touring through the Fraser Valley. BC. And we'll have our Weekly Roundup with Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions.
Onanta in Mexico (Part 2) & Aleenta Retreat Chiang Mai
May 28, 2023
On this week's podcast, travel expert Onanta Forbes is still in Playa del Carmen Mexico, so we’ll check in with her from the Secrets Impression Moxche'. The AKARYN Hotel Group, in Thailand just opened a new resort in Chaing Mai called the Aleenta Retreat Chaing Mai, so we'll learn more about that. Plus, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions joins us with our Weekly Round Up
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