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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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