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Informed Traveler SEG 1 (Aug. 9/20)
Travelport's Airline Health & Safety Tracker
In response to demand from travelers and travel agents for information on airline health and safety measures, Travelport, is providing an information website that highlights the safety measures being undertaken by more than 80 of the world’s largest airlines – all available at a glance.
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Informed Traveler SEG 1 (Aug. 2/20)
Travel Insurance During COVID
Travel consultant Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions, who is also a certified, trained, and licensed agent to sell travel insurance products discusses what is and isn't covered by travel insurance during the COVID19 Pandemic.
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Informed Traveler SEG 1 (July 26/20)
Indigenous Tourism's Escape From Home
The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) invites Canadians to plan the perfect escape this summer in their own backyards with the launch of Destination Indigenous’ Escape from Home campaign, a series of inspired itineraries highlighting a range of authentic experiences that connect travelers to Indigenous people, their culture and the land.
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Informed Traveler SEG 1 (July 19/20)
Checking In: Bringing The Hotel Home
This digital coffee table book features 35 spectacular hotels around the world and ways to bring the essence of each one home—basically a staycation at its finest. It also includes special interviews with some of the most influential minds in the industry, from hoteliers and designers to chefs.
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Informed Traveler SEG 1 (July 12/20)
Use Your Travel Rewards Now Or Save Them For Later
With COVID-19 stopping most travel in its tracks will those travel points we’ve been collecting be worth anything when we start travelling again? Rewards Canada Founder Patrick Sojka weighs in on your options.
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Informed Traveler SEG 1 (July 5/20)
IATA's Alternatives To Quarantine
Imposing quarantine measures on arriving travelers keeps countries in isolation and the travel sector in lockdown. Fortunately, there are policy alternatives that can reduce the risk of importing COVID-19 infections while still allowing for the resumption of travel and tourism that are vital to jumpstarting national economies.
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Informed Traveler SEG 1 (June 28/20)
New Airport Security Rules
Over the last few months, the airport environment has experienced rapid change in tandem with the rest of the world in relation to COVID-19. CATSA is closely monitoring the situation to that end, there are several changes to be aware of.
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Informed Traveler SEG 1 (June 21/20)
TravelZoo Travel Poll
As we approach the summer season, typically a busy travel season for Canadians, Travelzoo has polled their members to uncover the top five questions about travel
in the age of COVID.
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Informed Traveler SEG 1 (June 14/20)
Vision Travel Traveler's Poll
According to a poll of 5,019 clients by Canadian leisure travel company Vision Travel. Two thirds (67%) of Canadian respondents are already planning their next holiday. Brian Robertson, president of Vision Travel discusses some the results.
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Informed Traveler SEG 2 (Aug. 9/20)
Wedgewood Hotel and Spa,
Vancouver BC
Located in Downtown Vancouver, this boutique hotel features beautifully-furnished rooms, each with a private balcony where valued guests can find seclusion in the heart of a vibrant, cosmopolitan city. The hotel was recently named TripAdvisor's #1 Luxury Hotel in Canada.
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Informed Traveler SEG 2 (Aug. 2/20)
Rimrock Resort, Banff AB
Travel Writer Jody Robbins shares her recent experience staying at the Rimrock Resort in Banff. The Rimrock offers exceptional views of the Canadian Rockies, fine dining, a luxury spa, along with special accommodation packages to suit your vacation needs.
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Informed Traveler SEG 2 (July 26/20)
St Eugene Golf Resort & Casino
Cranbrook, BC
St. Eugene Resort is located within the traditional territory of the Ktunaxa Nation in the heart of the East Kootenay Region. The Resort offers 125 rooms & suites, the Casino of the Rockies, a championship golf course, three restaurants, and a riverside RV Park.
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Informed Traveler SEG 2 (July 19/20)
Charming Inns Of Alberta
Whether you choose a Canadian Rockies mountain retreat, a historic Inn, backcountry lodging, secluded cabin in the woods or a higher end boutique Inn, the Charming Inns collection is sure to meet the discerning traveler’s desires.
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Informed Traveler SEG 2 (July 12/20)
Pina Colada Day In Puerto Rico
Enjoying a piña colada in Puerto Rico, the birthplace of this iconic drink, goes beyond savoring the mix of pineapple juice, coconut cream, and rum. It’s basking in the sunsets, cool breezes, colorful sights, and warm sand. It’s letting go of worries and making new friends.
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Informed Traveler SEG 2 (July 5/20)
Canadream's Trip Planner
Plan your Canadian RV adventure by
browsing the many itineraries and destination pages to discover the many places you'll want to visit while experiencing Canada at your own pace!
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Informed Traveler SEG 2 (June 28/20)
Booking.com's Travel Wish List
Travel might be on pause in these unprecedented times, but new data from Booking.com reveals that this hasn’t stopped Canadians from dreaming about its possibilities.
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Informed Traveler SEG 2 (June 21/20)
Mount Engadine Lodge
Mount Engadine Lodge sits in the shadow of its namesake peak, at the head of the expansive and pristine Spray Valley Provincial Park. Nestled high up in an alpine valley conveniently located a short distance from Canmore, Alberta.
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Informed Traveler SEG 2 (June 14/20)
Gypsy Guide
GyPSy Guide audio tour apps provide a narrated driving guide along scenic drives and road trips throughout Canada and the USA. Their tours highlight the very best of the region with entertaining stories about history, geology, legends, local tips and driving directions, so all you have to do is drive, listen and soak in the scenery.
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Informed Traveler SEG 3 (Aug. 9/20)
Explore Edmonton
Edmonton is a vibrant urban centre in the heart of the wilderness, the largest northernmost metropolis, and the capital of Alberta, Canada. Experience what 18 hours of sunlight a day feels like in the summer, or how the first snowfall transforms the river valley in winter. No matter the season, Edmonton is made for exploring.
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Informed Traveler SEG 3 (Aug. 2/20)
Saskatchewan Mystique
License to Ride founder Phoenix Phillips offers some unique insight about a few of the locations he visited on a recent road trip to Saskatchewan. The plan? Just him, a Harley-Davidson, and the Open Roads of Saskatchewan.
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Informed Traveler SEG 3 (July 26/20)
Cruising Update With The Cruise Guru
David Yeskel, known as the Cruise Guru, weighs in on the latest news on the cruise industry as they continue to cope with effects of the COVID pandemic, the future of cruising and what cruises might look like when the ships start sailing again.
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Informed Traveler SEG 3 (July 19/20)
Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site, AB
Two centuries ago Indigenous Peoples and European traders shared this land on the rugged western frontier. At Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site be a part of the story. Explore, hike, camp and discover the challenges and triumphs.
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Informed Traveler SEG 3 (July 12/20)
Trafalgar Canada's Near Not far Limited Series
A new limited travel series, hand crafted by Canadians for Canadians, to reconnect you with local travel in Canada. You will be surprised and delighted by the discovery of Canada's own backyard and support local Canadians along the way.
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Informed Traveler SEG 3 (July 5/20)
10 Ways to Travel Safely and Responsibly in BC
Travelling in BC may be a little different this year. You’ll need to take more time with planning, and be more conscious of the impact when you visit. As a starting point, Destination BC has compiled 10 tips to help you plan and travel responsibly in BC this summer.
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Informed Traveler SEG 3 (June 28/20)
Visiting The Last Chance Saloon With License To Ride
Finding the actual location is worth the ride. You'll be surrounded by hoodoos are you snake your way over 11 bridges where the Saloon reveals itself in the hamlet of Wayne, Alberta.
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Informed Traveler SEG 3 (June 21/20)
Jasper Motorcycle Tours
Jasper Motorcycle Tours offers sidecar tours in the great Canadian Rockies on legendary Harley Davidson motorcycles, driven by professional riders. Here is where anyone, of any age, even those with a disability, can experience the THRILL OF RIDING in the world’s most desired setting.
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Informed Traveler SEG 3 (June 14/20)
150 Nature Hot Spots In Canada
150 Nature Hot Spots in Canada features a selection of destinations from the four existing Canadian nature hot spot guides with the addition of destinations in Quebec, Atlantic Canada and the territories. This guide is for travelers and adventurers looking to explore the Canadian Outdoors.
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