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Send us Fan Mail Have you ever tried a bid upgrade? It's where passengers can offer to pay extra for a chance to move from their current class (like economy) to a higher class. Airlines and cruise lines use it all the time so on this week's show travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to walk us through the process. Then we'll head to Puerto Vallarta to learn about the Villa Premiere Boutique Hotel. Located in the heart of Puerto Vallarta, just a few blocks from the iconic “El Malecón” board...

Send us Fan Mail Have you seen the Netflix series The Bombing of Pan Am 103? It's about the tragedy of Lockerbie, Scotland that happened in Dec. of 1988. On this week's show Travel Expert Onanta Forbes joins me to discuss the tragedy and fallout that Pan Am 103 had on the travel industry as a whole. Plus, we took a short trip to Radium, BC last week and went whitewater rafting with the folks from The Kootenay River Runners. I talked with one of their guides afterwards to get some insigh...

Send us Fan Mail Travel Expert Onanta Forbes was on the last leg of her cruise around Northern Europe last week so we'll get the highlights on this week's show. Plus, travel writer and luxury hotel reviewer Debra Smith will join us to give her take on her stay at the Fairmont Tokyo. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Travel Expert Onanta Forbes continued her cruise around the British Isles and Northern Europe last week so we'll catch up with her to see what she's been up to. Plus, have you ever thought of doing or have done an Escape Room experience while on vacation? It's a growing trend where hotels are offering that right on site so we'll talk to Laura Hawkins, President of Gamemasters Escape Solutions, the people behind that trend. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Travel Expert Onanta Forbes is travelling again so we'll catch up with her cruising around Ireland where she managed to take in the solar eclipse that happened this week. Plus, last week I got the chance to visit the area of Diamond Valley, only about a 40 minute drive south of Calgary. It's also home to Eau Claire Distillery, known for it's fabulous whiskey, gin and vodka and is Canada's most awarded craft distillery. It was a fun night out so we'll talk to the CEO of Eau Cl...

Send us Fan Mail Renewing your passport has become a bit simpler as you can now renew it online, so on this week's show Travel Expert Onanta Forbes joins me to go through the process. Then we'll talk with the author of a new book titled Sales to Success: How a Cruise Ship Salesman Turned Jewelry, Stories, and Human Connection into a Life of Adventure. He's Rick Domanski and he's sailed the world's oceans as a cruise ship sales professional, luxury retail promoter, and shopping expert. He was ...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever volunteered to give up your seat on an overbooked flight? It can be tempting sometimes depending on your circumstances. On this week's show Travel Expert Onanta Forbes joins me to discuss overbooking, not just with the airlines but with hotels and cruise lines. Why it happens and what to do to avoid losing your seat, room or cabin. Plus, we'll chat with our friend Dee Dee Poteete from Visit San Antonio to see what's new in a city full of historic sites and their...

Send us Fan Mail Even though winter seems a long way off, now is the time to start planning for that winter getaway, so on this week's show Travel Expert Onanta Forbes joins me to offer some tips on what to plan for and some ideas on where to go. Plus we'll head to Edinburgh, Scotland and talk with one of the tour guides of the historic Edinburgh Castle. A place full of stories and majestic views overlooking the city of Edinburgh. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail We talk a lot about Travel Rewards on this show so this week Travel Expert Onanta Forbes joins me to discuss how to double dip to help you to earn those rewards faster. And then we'll head to Quebec and visit the Gaspe region and in particular Perce Rock, one of Canada's most iconic natural landmarks overlooking the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Travel Expert Onanta Forbes was supposed to be leaving for a river cruise in Europe next week but the cruise was cancelled at the last minute, so now what? On this week's show we'll discuss what happens with a last minute river cruise cancellation. Then we'll head to Franklin, Tennessee, a historic town located only minutes south of Nashville, known for its beautifully preserved Main Street, Civil War history, vibrant music scene, boutique shopping, and outstanding Southern d...

Send us Fan Mail Our friends in the US have been busy celebrating America 250 this year and the website Roamright.com has come out with a guide on planning a trip to the US around America 250 so on this week's show travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss what you should know. Then we'll head across the Pacific and visit Vomo Island in Fiji. It's a beautiful private island which is home the best luxury resort for families in Fiji and the 5th best beach in the world. Support t...

Send us Fan Mail The Canada Strong Pass is back this summer and with Canada Day coming up I thought it might be a good idea to showcase what we have here in our own backyard so on this week's show travel expert Onanta Forbes joins me to share some of the sights and activities in and around Calgary and Alberta. Then we'll talk about car rental insurance coverage from your credit card, what it covers and what you should be aware of. Rewards Canada founder Patrick Sojka will join us to give some...

Send us Fan Mail There's all kinds of travel scams waiting to take advantage of you, one of them that seems to be on the rise is fake booking sites. On this week's show, travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss what to look for and how to avoid them. Plus, the folks from Skyscanner have come out with The Smarter Summer Report so you can find the best places to go this summer. So we'll have a look at some of their handpicked alternative destinations. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Cuba has been in the travel news a lot lately as a number of airlines, tour operators and hotels have ceased operations, so on this week's show travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss what's going on in Cuba. Then we'll chat with the VP of DCI, Development Counsellors International as they've recently released their fourth edition of the Capturing the Canadian Consumer study. So we'll dive into the numbers to see where Canadians are going and why. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Have you heard about the issue of bag tag switching at Canadian airports? It doesn't happen often but you certainly don't want to be the one caught up in it. Travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss what it involves and what you can do to make sure you're not. Then we'll head to Vancouver Island and visit Campbell River, home to the Naturally Pacific Resort. We'll chat with the GM to get the highlights of visiting Campbell River this summer. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Summer travel is on the minds of many these days and with it many concerns and questions so on this week's show Travel Expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss what those concerns might be. And the Cruise Guru, David Yeskel who is often a guest on our show, will stop by to give us his review of the MSC World America. It's one of MSC Cruises newest ships so we'll get the lowdown from David. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail This week's show is all about sunny Fort Lauderdale, Florida where we attended IPW 2026 last week — one of the travel industry’s premier international marketplaces, hosted by Brand USA and the US Travel Association. One of the conversations we had was with Visit Lauderdale sharing all the fun things Ft Lauderdale has to offer. I also had a sit down with Brand USA, talking about traveling to the US, visitation numbers and the plan going forward. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail On this week's show we'll catch with Travel Expert Onanta Forbes as she winds up her stay in the Philippines. Plus we'll find out if she's encountered any travel disruptions with the jet fuel shortage that's effecting many places. Then later in the show we'll hear from the Grenada Tourism Authority on why Grenada is a great choice for your next Caribbean vacation. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail On this week's show we'll get some tips and insight on travelling to the Philippines. Travel Expert Onanta Forbes is there, so we'll join her live from the Philippines. Then we'll head to Costa Rica, a popular vacation spot for many people. Known for it's rainforests, sunny beaches, mountains, volcanoes, waterfalls and rivers. If you've been you know what I'm talking about so we'll chat with the co-founder of Anywhere.com who is an expert on traveling to Costa Rica. Sup...

Send us Fan Mail I just got back from the Travel South USA Media Marketplace in Mobile, AB. So on this week's show we'll share a couple of conversations we had. One is with the Battle House Renaissance Hotel and Spa. That's where we stayed while in Mobile. It's beautiful hotel that dates back to the 1800's. So we'll share the story about it's historical past and what it's like now. The other is with Visit Mobile sharing the historic past, the colorful present and exciting future plans f...

Send us Fan Mail We've taken our show on the road this week and we invite you to travel with us through the state of Georgia—a place where history, music, and Southern charm come together. Our journey took us from the timeless streets of Savannah, to the soulful sounds of Macon, and finally to the big city attractions of Atlanta. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail We're doing something a little different on our show this week, a number of different destinations from Florida plus the folks from Visit Florida were in Vancouver last week each promoting their specific area of Florida so I got the chance to chat with all of them (6 to be exact) in a short meet and greet, speed dating type fashion, asking each of them 3 or 4 questions to get to know what each destination in Florida has to offer. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail If traveling to South America is on your radar in the coming year you'll want to hear our chat with Adam Booth, Sales and Marketing Representative in the US and Canada for Explora, a company that’s been named the World’s Leading Expedition Company multiple years in a row. Specializing in immersive experiences across South America. Adam will join Travel Expert Onanta Forbes on this week's show. Then we'll talk with the author of a new book called "There Will Come Soft Rains, A...

Send us Fan Mail On our show this week we'll discuss Luxury Travel Upgrades, my co-host Travel Expert Onanta Forbes joins me to share which ones are worth it and which ones you might want to skip. Plus, have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes serving all those meals when you take a cruise? We'll get some insight from the VP of F&B & Hotel Operations for Scenic Ocean Cruises. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail On this week's show we'll catch up with my co-host, Travel Expert Onanta Forbes who is sailing on the Sapphire Princess along the Mediterranean. We'll see what she's been up to and where she's been. Plus, Patrick Sojka from Rewards Canada will stop by to talk about loyalty program bonus offers. Turns out many people are booking flights, hotels, going shopping etc. and not realizing they could be earning additional points and miles. So Patrick will share some tips on how to fi...

Send us Fan Mail My co-host, Travel Expert Onanta Forbes is sailing on the Sapphire Princess stopping at various spots along the Mediterranean, so we'll catch up with her on this week's show to get the highlights. And then we'll dive into the world of Dark Tourism and talk to the author of a new book called Vacations Can Be Murder, A True Crime Lover’s Travel Guide to the Mid-Atlantic States. It's the second of a multi-volume series covering the U.S. and beyond for those who enjoy readi...

Send us Fan Mail My co-host Travel Expert Onanta Forbes was finishing up her long stay in Sicily last week before moving on to her next adventure so we get the highlights. Then we'll head to Bromont, Quebec to learn about the new opening of the Residence Inn by Marriott Bromont. Which features 134 suites with full kitchens and direct access to ski slopes, hiking, and biking trails. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Travel expert Onanta Forbes was exploring Mount Etna in Sicily and sampling some of Sicily's tasty food last week, so on this week's show Onanta will join us to share her experience. Then we'll head over to Valencia in Spain to learn about some of the events coming up and see why it's becoming an popular place for visitors in 2026. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Travel Expert Onanta Forbes has been touring around Sicily this past week so we'll get the highlights and insights from her on this week's show. And if your mom, daughter, sister, aunt or even yourself (if you're a female) has been hesitant to travel because you don't have anyone to go with and don't want to travel alone, The Solo Female Traveler Network might be the answer. We'll chat with the founder to learn more about it. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Travel Expert Onanta Forbes switched long stay locations from the Canary Islands to Sicily this week so Onanta will join us from Ortigia, Sicily to give us her first impressions of Sicily. Then we'll keep with a European theme and head to Bruges, Belgium and talk with the founder of Brugge Tours to find out everything there is to know about spending some time in Bruges. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail From dogsledding to ice skating, there's still a lot of places to go and things to do this winter in Canada so on this week's show Travel Expert Onanta Forbes will join me to share some unique winter experiences across Canada. And Patrick Sojka from Rewards Canada will be joining us for his monthly visit this week to talk about travel insurance coverage offered through your credit card. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Travel Expert Onanta Forbes continued her winter stay in the Canary Islands last week which as she quickly found out is a popular stop for cruise ships so on this week's podcast we'll talk about cruising to the Canary Islands. Plus, a few weeks ago I was invited to a presentation and meet and greet from the folks at Provence, Alpes and Côte d’Azur Tourism Office. And it was there I got the chance to speak with the CEO of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Tourism located in the South...

Send us Fan Mail Travel Expert Onanta Forbes continues her winter stay in the Canary Islands, so on this week's podcast we'll get an update on the many activities you can do while staying in the Canary Islands. Then we'll head to Southern Alberta and chat with the co-owners of the River Retreat Kananaskis. Self described as where off-grid meets upscale in the Foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Travel Expert Onanta Forbes has been in the Canary Islands the past couple of weeks so we'll get some insight from her on what it's like to do a long stay there, escape the winter and blend in with the locals. Then we'll chat with the founder and CEO of Tenon Tours, a company that specializes in personalized tours through Europe and in particular Ireland. So we'll get some tips on planning a trip to Ireland. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail We've probably all witnessed it to some degree or at least seen it on social media; examples of bad behavior by tourists. Travelpulse Canada recently had a write up on it called Travel Fails: Lessons From 2025's Worst Behaved Travelers so on this week's show Travel Expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss some of those bad behaviors. Then, travel writer Debra Smith will stop by to share her recent visit to Bali and her stay at the Alaya Ubud Resort. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Travel Expert Onanta Forbes continued her cruise down the west coast of Africa last week so we'll get an update from her on this week's show. Plus, what is the best travel rewards credit card? We'll find out when Patrick Sojka from Rewards Canada joins us for our monthly visit as they recently released their 18th Annual list of the Top Travel Rewards Credit Cards. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Travel Expert Onanta Forbes has been doing what she loves best for the past few week's and that is travelling. She began her journey in Barcelona so on this week's show we'll catch up with her to see what adventures she's been up too. Plus, we'll start the New Year chatting with one of our regular guests, Dani Musse from Booking.com who'll run down their travel trends for 2026 on what kind of experiences travelers are looking for this year. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail So where will you travel to in 2026? If you're looking for some destination ideas, travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me on this week's show to review the 12 Best Places to Travel in 2026. That's at least according to Trafalgar Tours. Plus, you might want to consider visiting Puerto Rico in 2026 as they have a lot going on from new openings and events to emerging travel experiences. We'll chat with the Chief Marketing Officer from Discover Puerto Rico to find out more. Sup...

Send us Fan Mail Only a few week's now until we turn the page from 2025 to 2026 so on this week's show Travel Expert Onanta Forbes joins me to look back on the year and review some of the top travel stories of 2025. Then we'll head to the state of Tennessee to learn what kind of traditions and celebrations they have during the holidays. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Tis the season for holiday air travel so on this week's show travel expert Onanta Forbes will pop by to offer some holiday air travel reminders. Then we'll head to the west coast of BC and talk with the GM of Squamish Canyon, an area that allows you to explore the rain forest through a series of bridges, walkways and viewing decks. And once a month we like to check in with Patrick Sojka from Rewards Canada to offer up the latest news and tips in the world of travel rewards. T...

Send us Fan Mail Travel expert Onanta Forbes is in Jamaica this week as she was invited to the Sandals-hosted BackToJamaica2025 event at Sandals Dunns River Resort. So on this week's podcast we'll check in with her and special guest CJ Smith from Sandals Resorts. Plus, if getting more exercise is in your plans for the New Year how about doing a family bike trip, Travel Writer Lisa Lucas did just that with her family cycling through the Netherlands so Lisa will join us to share her experience ...

Send us Fan Mail U.S. News & World Report, recently released its 2026 Best Cruise Lines rankings. So on this week's show travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss some of the findings and to offer some cruise tips in general. Then we'll get some insight into hiking Mt Kilimanjaro, in Tanzania from hiking guide, outdoor enthusiast and founder of TJHiker.com. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail This week's show is all about the area of Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit, Mexico as travel expert Onanta Forbes is in Puerto Vallarta, so we'll check in with her to see what she's been up to. Then we'll chat with Israel Urbina with Visit Nayarit as Westjet recently announced new non-stop service from Calgary to Tepic, the Capital of Nayarit. Which opens up a whole new area to explore so we'll get some insight into that. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail You might have heard a few Black Friday sale ads in the last few days and you can be assured that you'll hear more in the coming days and weeks. There no shortage of them when it comes to the travel industry either so on this week's show Travel Expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss whether those deals are worth the hype. Then we'll get some insight and tips on traveling to Morocco. The founder of the Destinations Morocco Tour Company and host of the Destination Morocco...

Send us Fan Mail In the wake of the devasting hurricane in Jamaica and other parts of the Caribbean, when is it ok to head to those places who rely so much on tourism. In other words, how soon is too soon to visit after a disaster? Travel Expert Onanta Forbes will join me on this week's show to tackle that question. Then we'll chat with the folks from the Revelstoke Mountain Resort as they gear up for the coming ski season. And we've got a bonus segment for you this week as we begin a new mon...

Send us Fan Mail According to a new survey from Globus Travel guided tours are becoming more and more popular. So on this week's show Travel Expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss the advantages of taking a guided tour versus doing it yourself. Then, speaking of guided tours, we'll get some insight and tips on visiting Machu Picchu, Peru from Adios Adventure Travel. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail With Halloween coming up travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me on this week's show to share some spooky travel ideas and spooky destinations to visit not just this time of year but at anytime. Plus, I think we can all recall someone we've met while traveling so podcast host and author Melissa Rodway will stop by to talk about her new book called "The People You Meet: Luxury, Leeches, Love, and Lao-Lao With a Host of Interesting Characters in Southeast Asia". Support the show

Send us Fan Mail A recent survey from Skyscanner highlights everything from emerging travel behaviors to the top 10 trending and best value destinations. So, on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join to me to share what those behaviors and destinations are for 2026. Then we'll head to Dublin, Ireland and chat with Garvan Rushe, the founder of Dublin Tour Guide, to learn all about discovering Dublin through the walking tours they offer. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail There was a lot of different announcements from Westjet in the last few days from new cabin configuration to baggage fee increases and more so on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to share what it means for you. Plus, I had the pleasure of attending a breakfast presentation a few weeks ago hosted by Visit Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo and the Huatulco Hotel Association and it was there I got to chat with representatives from both areas so we'll have that conve...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever used AI to plan out a vacation itinerary? Sounds simple, you just input where you want to go, what you want to see and when and poof, in seconds you have your vacation all planned out. Turns out that itinerary may be full of errors so on this week's show travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to share the pitfalls of AI itineraries. Then David Yeskel, the Cruise Guru will join to give us his review of his recent 12-day sailing on Regent Seven Seas Grandeur thr...

Send us Fan Mail Guess who's offering to pay for those multi generational family vacations? If you said grandma and grandpa you would be correct. That's at least according to a recent survey from FlightCentre. On this week's show travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to breakdown the numbers and the reasons why. Then we'll head to Loreto, Mexico to give you some insight on one of the more quieter Mexican vacation spots. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Our show this week is all about Charleston, SC where we just returned from spending 4 nights learning about the history and culture while enjoying the southern charm of the area. Highlights included interviews with the Charleston Place Hotel, the International African American Museum and Bulldog Tours. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Travel Expert Onanta Forbes continued her travels through Eastern Canada last week which included a stop in Montreal so we'll catch up with her once again to get the highlights. Plus, we'll talk about the growing problem of anti-tourism in some destinations. We'll chat with an analyst from a company called Riskline on why we're seeing a tourism backlash and destinations that are trying to balance the need for tourism versus too many tourists. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Our weekly guest, Travel Expert Onanta Forbes is traveling throughout NFLD so we'll catch up with her on this week's show to learn what she's been up to and get some tips on traveling to NFLD. Then we'll chat with the CEO of TROBBU Boutique Collection, a luxury company offering travelers vacation villas and apartments. They recently opened an all-inclusive luxury villa resort in Tulum, Mexico. So we'll get some insight on that. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Have you heard of the term "slow travel"? Maybe you've been doing it all along and didn't realize it. Either way, on this week's show travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss what slow travel is and the benefits to a slower paced holiday. And is it too soon to be thinking about Christmas? The folks from Flightcentre Canada don't think so as they recently came out with their Top 10 hotlist vacations to gift this Christmas. So later in the podcast we'll rundown that ...

Send us Fan Mail The recent labour dispute with Air Canada and its flight attendants caused all kinds of chaos for travelers and the ripple effect is still being felt. But how will their latest settlement affect future labour negotiations. And will all this make your next flying experience better? On this week's show travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss the repercussions of this latest dispute. Plus, we'll introduce you to Jackie Lapin, founder of the Historic Traveler website,...

Send us Fan Mail One of the great things about travel is trying news things and enjoying new experiences and that includes food. But there are a few things you should be aware of before you take that first bite and a few things you should just avoid all together. So on this week's show travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to talk about food safety while traveling. Then travel writer Debra Smith will be here to share her latest stay at the Auberge Saint-Antoine, a UNESCO World Heritage Sit...

Send us Fan Mail We've got a special guest joining us this week as Lisa Willey from Explora Journey's will join travel expert Onanta Forbes and I to talk about cruising with Explora Journeys. Then we'll head to Vancouver to chat with one of the managing partners with Kalido Hospitality Group. That's the group that operates Smithe House, a place that calls itself an aparthotel. So we'll find out more about that. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail There's been a lot of different news stories this past week in the travel world from the rising cost of domestic travel to airfare myth's. So, on this week's show travel expert Onanta Forbes joins me to break it all down. Then we'll talk with the founder of 360 Adventures, a company that specializes in a number of different tours through Arizona including The Grand Canyon so we'll learn all about those as well. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail There's some increasing concern about fake booking sites in the travel industry which can be added to the growing list of travel scams so on this week's show travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss some of those fake booking sites and other things you should be aware of. Then the rest of the show is all about Mazatlán Mexico. The folks from Mazatlán tourism were in town a few weeks ago to showcase all the new attractions and activities Mazatlán has to offer. So I ...

Send us Fan Mail Multigenerational travel is on the increase for a number of reasons but there are a some important things to consider so on this week's show travel expert Onanta Forbes will be here to offer up some tips to plan a successful multigenerational trip. And one destination you might want to consider for a multigenerational vacation is the Caribbean island of Grenada so we'll learn all about visiting Grenada. And we've got a bonus segment for you this week as Dani Musse from Bookin...

Send us Fan Mail On this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join us to share her recent journey to Comox Valley on Vancouver Island. It's a beautiful area of BC to spend a few days at and that's exactly what Onanta did a few weeks ago so we'll get the highlights. And there's been lots of talk about overtourism these days so later in the podcast we'll learn about an area that does not have that problem. It's Turkmenistan in Central Asia, part of the 5 Stan's as they like to call t...

Send us Fan Mail Canada is the place to visit this summer for a number of reasons including the Canada Strong Pass that the government introduced a few weeks ago. It lets you enjoy free or discounted admissions throughout the country — from museums to nature to railroads. So on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes joins me to go through how to take advantage of the Canada Strong Pass. Then, we'll continue our Canada travel theme talking about exploring the country by rail. Cris Dav...

Send us Fan Mail With all the crazy things going on in the world right now, would you know how to effectively handle a travel disaster or emergency? Travel expert Onanta Forbes offers up some tips on what you should do before you leave and what to do if disaster strikes while you're at your destination. And then one of our regular guests David Yeskel will join us. Normally we refer to him as the Cruise Guru but this time around he'll share his recent visit to the Royal Hideaway Playacar, a lu...

Send us Fan Mail We spent 5 fantastic days in Chicago last week attending the US Travel Association and Brand USA's annual IPW travel conference. While there I met up with Lisa Nucci, Chief Marketing Officer with Choose Chicago to discuss the sites we experienced and some of the other things Chicago has to offer. I also had a quick chat with Kate Demonte, Director of Sales for the Navy Pier to learn what to experience when visiting the Navy Pier. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail According to a recent poll from Flight Centre 7 in 10 Canadians are rethinking their travel choices due to concerns about Overtourism. So on this week's podcast Travel Expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss the growing problem of Overtourism. Then we'll head to a place that doesn't seem to have that problem and that's Rossland, BC. Located in the southern part of BC, it's an outdoor adventurer's paradise. So we'll check in with the Marketing Manager for Tourism Rossland...

Send us Fan Mail Are you caught up on all the latest travel lingo? A lot of new phrases are out there to describe various aspects of travel so on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join us to introduce the latest travel vocabulary. Plus, thanks to our friends at Booking.com we took a short two day excursion last week into the Rocky Mountains spending an afternoon and night in Banff and then headed west to Golden, BC to spend a few hours at the Golden Skybridge. While there I...

Send us Fan Mail The WestJet Group officially completed its integration of Sunwing Airlines this past week, so what does that mean for you, the consumer? Better prices, more selection? Travel Expert Onanta Forbes will join me to sort it all out. Then we'll head to Tennessee and talk with the Commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, Mark Ezell to get some tips on the best ways to enjoy all the great things Tennessee has to offer visitors. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Safe to say, everyone likes free stuff so on this week's podcast we're going to talk about free stuff. Travel Expert Onanta Forbes will join me to talk about the many free offers that are out there when you travel from free Wi-Fi to free cookies at hotels. Then speaking of hotels, we'll head to London England and visit the Londoner Hotel to learn about what it has to offer guests and a bit on exploring London itself. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail One of the questions that comes up when taking a cruise is; is it worth the money to add a beverage package before sailing. So on this week's podcast Travel Expert Onanta Forbes will be here to talk about the pros and cons of beverage packages for cruises. And with spring upon us that means more people will be out on the hiking trails. That includes the Trans Canada Trail so a bit later in the podcast Stacey Dakin, Chief Program Officer for the Trans Canada Trail will join us...

Send us Fan Mail According to the group Roch Dog some hotels who call themselves Pet Friendly aren't necessarily so for the money they charge. So on this week's podcast Travel Expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss Pet Friendly Hotels. Then the rest of the podcast is all about Barbados, first we'll chat with the Marketing Director for Barbados Tourism, Eusi Skeete to share why Barbados is a great choice for a vacation destination. Then the GM of the Hilton Barbados will join us to talk ...

Send us Fan Mail According to current trends, rail travel is gaining significant popularity in 2025 with data indicating a substantial increase in demand compared to previous years. So on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss the rising interest in rail travel. Then we'll head to Panama to learn all about the Hotel La Compañía del Valle in Panama. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail One of the rising trends we're seeing in the travel industry is the popularity of Women-Only Travel, so on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss the increase in the interest of Women-Only Travel. Plus, we'll check in with Dani Musse from Booking.com who recently returned from Maui. So we'll get some insight from her on her experience in Maui. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail On this week's podcast we salute and remember our good friend and colleague, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions who passed away suddenly last week. Plus, Travel Expert Onanta will join us to share her experience in South Africa where she finished up her semi world cruise on the Zuiderdam. And travel writer Debra Smith recently visited Ireland staying at the luxurious Cashel Palace so we'll get some insight on her experience staying there. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Travel Expert Onanta Forbes has returned from her semi world cruise and I have returned from last week's Travel South USA Global Week Conference in Louisville. Kentucky so on this week's podcast we'll get caught up on the latest travel news about traveling to the US. Then we'll chat with travel writer and blogger Linda King about the island of Bora Bora in the South Pacific. She's the founder of the Smart Travelista website Smarttravelista.com and that's where you'll find her...

Send us Fan Mail Last week we continued our road trip from Louisiana to Louisville, Kentucky. We spent 3 days in Louisville to attend the Travel South USA Global Week Conference. While we were there we got to experience the culture, music and food Louisville has to offer. Plus, sample lots of bourbon. So in this week's podcast we'll share with you the conversations we had with Travel South USA, Kentucky Tourism, Louisville Tourism and the Waterfront Botanical Gardens. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail For this week’s podcast we are coming to you from Southwest Louisiana, a region bursting with a vibrant culture, fantastic cuisine, lively music and southern hospitality. Over the past few days we’ve been hosted by our friends from Visit Lake Charles and Lafayette Travel, who have been sharing with us the best of what this incredible destination has to offer. Our stay included two nights in Lake Charles and two nights in Lafayette, uncovering the sights, sounds, and the wonde...

Send us Fan Mail It's all about cruising on our podcast this week. We'll check in travel expert Onanta Forbes who's been sailing onboard Holland America's Zuiderdam for the past month. Plus, we'll also get some insight on what it's like to cruise with Azamara cruises when we chat with David Yeskel, the Cruise Guru. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Roundup. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Travel expert Onanta Forbes continued her semi world cruise onboard Holland America's Zuiderdam last week so on this week's podcast we'll get another update on where she's been and what she's been doing. Plus, we'll head to the Caribbean island of Trinidad and talk with the co-founder of HADCO Experiences, Trinidad and Tobago’s leading Destination Management and Hospitality Company that offer immersive travel experiences that highlight the twin islands' rich biodiversity, cul...

Send us Fan Mail On this week's podcast we'll continue our game of where's travel expert Onanta Forbes as she sails onboard Holland America's Zuiderdam so we'll find out where she's been this past week. Plus, both Air Canada's Aeroplan and Westjet Rewards recently announced changes coming soon to their loyalty programs, we'll get the good and bad of both plans with Patrick Sojka from Rewards Canada. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with a few destination ideas and ...

Send us Fan Mail On this week's podcast we're going to play the game of where's travel expert Onanta Forbes. We know she's cruising on Holland America's Zuiderdam so we'll find out where she's been this past week. Plus, we'll talk with Exoticca, a company that offers all kind of multi day tours all over the world. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Roundup. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Our resident travel expert Onanta Forbes continued her semi world cruise onboard Holland America's Zuiderdam last week so we'll catch the highlights from her on this week's podcast. Plus, we'll head to Ottawa to learn all about the Metcalf Hotel and all it has to offer as well as some general tips on visiting Ottawa. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions is back from Mexico so he'll be along with a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Roundup. Suppo...

Send us Fan Mail Our resident travel expert Onanta Forbes is still traveling around the South Pacific, this week finds her onboard Holland America's Zuiderdam so on this week's podcast we'll get an update from her. Plus, based on over 360 million verified customer reviews on Booking.com, Toronto happens to be Canada's Most Welcoming City so we'll find what makes it such a welcoming place from Booking.com's Dani Musse. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions is also traveling this week ...

Send us Fan Mail Our resident travel expert Onanta Forbes continues her adventures in Australia so on this week's podcast we'll get an update on what she's been up to and where she's been. Plus, we'll head to the UK and chat with Paul Ullson, he's the Events Coordinator for Arundel Castle, a beautifully restored and remodeled medieval castle located in Arundel, England. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly ...

Send us Fan Mail Our resident travel expert Onanta Forbes is down under in Australia so on this week's podcast we will check in with her to she what she's been up to and where she's been so far. Plus, Universal Orlando will be opening their Epic Universe on May 22 so we'll get a preview of what to expect from Family Travel Specialist Renee Tsang, who specializes in places like Universal Orlando. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with a few destination ideas and trav...

Send us Fan Mail I've been seeing more and more complaints from visitors to Cancun about the taxi drivers at the Cancun Airport. How aggressive they are, and some of the scams they have been involved in. So on this week's podcast, Travel Expert Onanta Forbes will join me to talk about what to watch out when arriving in Cancun and other destinations for that matter. Then we'll head to Kananaskis Country in Southern Alberta and learn about a new Glamping resort called Skyridge Glamping. We'll t...

Send us Fan Mail There's a growing trend with the larger hotel brands who are adding vacation rental properties to their portfolios, creating new options for large groups and families so on this week's podcast Travel Expert Onanta Forbes will join us discuss those options. Plus, did you know that 1 in 3 people who book their own travel make a critical mistake in the booking process? That's the finding from a Flight Centre study so we'll find what those errors are and how to avoid them. And Ke...

Send us Fan Mail With a new travel year ahead of us there are a few new things you should know before you go, so on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to review some of those new requirements. Plus, we'll learn about traveling to Madrid, Spain. David Brodie, co-host of the Travel in 10 podcast and CEO and founder of the Voyascape Podcast Network will join us to share his recent experience in Madrid. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with a ...

Send us Fan Mail On this week's podcast Travel Expert Onanta Forbes will join me to review some of the travel stories from last year that still may impact the year ahead. Plus, we'll have a chat with the folks from GoMazatlan to see what new attractions and sites they have to offer. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Roundup. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Travel expert Onanta Forbes has been traveling over the holidays settling in on the Caribbean Island of Antigua so on this week's podcast we'll check in with her from Antigua to see what she's been up to. Plus, we'll talk about Luxury Travel. We're excited to have Rodney George join us, he's the host of the Luxury Traveler's Podcast and is a luxury travel consultant so we'll get some insight and tips on how to plan a luxury vacation. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solu...

Send us Fan Mail It is that time of year again to look ahead into 2025 and with that the people from Frommer's have come out with their list of the top places to go in 2025, so on this week's podcast Travel Expert Onanta Forbes joins me to discuss some of those destinations. And if you don't like that list Booking.com has a list as well of the top trending destinations for the coming year and one of the places on that list is Houston, Texas so Dani Musse from Booking.com will give us some tip...

Send us Fan Mail On this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to talk about Travel Blunders, what they are and how to possibly avoid them. Plus, the Montreal en Lumiere Festival takes place from Feb. 27 to March 9, it's an annual festival that involves food, music and all kinds of fun activities so we'll get some insight on Montreal en Lumiere. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Roundup....

Send us Fan Mail Air Canada was in the news last week for a couple of reasons, it's new facial ID system and and new carry on fees. So on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to break it all down. And it seems to me there's 2 ways to approach winter, one is try and escape it and head someplace warm, the other is to embrace and get out and enjoy the activities winter has to offer. And one place that you might not have thought of is the State of New Hampshire. It has all...

Send us Fan Mail Would you consider yourself a good travel companion? According to a recent survey from The Global Rescue Companies there are a number of things that go into being a good travel companion so on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss what makes for a good travel companion. Plus, we'll head to Jasper, Alberta and get an update from Jasper Tourism on where they're at as far as recovering from that devastating forest fire last summer. And Ken Stewa...

Send us Fan Mail Tis the season for holiday travel so on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes shares some holiday travel reminders. Plus, Florida Keys chef Paul Menta joins us to offer up some personal insight on visiting the Keys and taking in all the culinary tastes it has to offer. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Roundup. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail On this week's podcast we're going to talk about using Wi-Fi while you're traveling so travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss some of the options available. Plus, travel photographer and author Autumn Carolynn is going to join us to share her latest book "Traveling in Wonder: A Travel Photographer’s Tales of Wanderlust". Might be a good Christmas gift idea. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with a few destination ideas and travel deals ...

Send us Fan Mail Travel expert Onanta Forbes is back from her group cruise sailing in the Caribbean onboard Holland America's Rotterdam, so on this week's podcast we'll check in with her to get the highlights. Plus, festival season is about to begin in Puerto Rico with celebrations beginning the day after US Thanksgiving in November and culminating with Fiesta de la Calle San Sebastián on January 20th. So we'll get some insight on that. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be a...

Send us Fan Mail Travel expert Onanta Forbes is currently sailing in the Caribbean onboard Holland America's Rotterdam, so on this week's podcast we'll check in with her to see how her group cruise is going. Plus, the Caribbean island of Dominica has many outdoor adventures surrounded in a tropical setting, that's why it's known as the Nature Island. So Marva Williams, the CEO for Discover Dominica is going to join us to share all the great things Dominica has to offer. And Ken Stewart from C...

Send us Fan Mail We often talk about group travel on our podcast, in fact travel expert Onanta Forbes is getting set to lead a group on cruise so on this week's podcast we'll talk about the benefits of traveling as a group and some tips on smoothing out the process of getting that group together. Plus, the crew from Louisiana Tourism were in town last week so I got the chance to learn about Sweet Spot Louisiana, located between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. So we'll have that conversation for ...