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How to Breeze Through Security

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Security is always changing, so read details online about the particular airport you are flying into or out of to insure you know what to expect. I was in too many airports to mention this past summer, and one airport in particular asked me to remove my watch…which was a first for me. Chatting with a woman in the same line, she said she’d been asked her to remove her earrings. As I travel often, I wear either open-toed sandals or slip on shoes and minimal jewellery; all my liquids are carefully measured in a clear zip lock bag.Explore

Navigating Airports

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There are so many travel apps to choose from and no one wants to clog up their smartphone or tablet with too many icons of unused apps. I have chosen the top FREE apps to make your travel easier whether its planning a layover, getting help with public transportation or getting the most out of a road trip. I have sorted through the fluff to bring you my top 5! In this issue, we featuring the ones to help you navigate the airports.Explore

The Next Frontier

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The Next Frontier

Since the dawn of time, man has been fascinated by the sea. “What lays beyond” has driven mankind to explore new horizons – literally and figuratively. With 71% of the earth’s surface covered by water is it any wonder humans are passionate about sailing.Explore

Travel Insurance – Know What’s Excluded Before You Go

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Insurance Exclusions

We’ve all heard the horror stories about travellers who thought they had the right coverage, but then find out too late about the exclusion clauses. Understanding travel insurance is difficult and interpretation is always present in these lengthy legally binding policies. Hopefully I can shed some light on what to look for so you never get caught. This is one time you will want to read the fine print.Explore

Not All Travel Sites are Created Equal

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Not all travel sites are created equal

We’ve all been there. Reading online reviews about destinations, hotels, car rentals and other travel suppliers. However, all sites are not created equal. Just as you might have a friend who highly recommends a hotel, another just might not be of the same opinion. Reading one bad review should not deter you from looking further, especially when 10 others say it’s fantastic. However if you read five similarly bad reviews on an aspect that is important to you, then take heed and look elsewhere.Explore

Travel Safely. Be Smart. Have Fun.

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Travel Safely. Be Smart. Have Fun.

How can someone sum up in a short column all the things they need to know to stay safe travelling in this unpredictable world? Parents do it all the time with their children and good travel agents do it all the time with their clients. Educate, advise, remind and set by example.Explore

Is it Time to Cruise for You?

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Is it time to cruise for you?

A Cruise for Every Budget

Cruises used to be for the wealthy, but now there are cruises to suit every type of traveler and budget. Explore

The Benefits of Travelling Off Season

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Travelling Off-Season

Most of us look for the value in any purchase, so if you’re looking to stretch your travel dollar, think of the benefits of travelling off season.  If you don’t like crowds of tourists and want to feel special and privileged, without long lineups, you will have a more genuine experience in a destination when you travel off season. Imagine St. Mark’s Square in Venice without any tourists – heaven! And then heading off to a small café in the back streets where a warming cup of hot chocolate and blanket await you.Explore

Size Matters When Cruising

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Size matters when cruising

You will hear me talk a lot about cruising, the biggest tourism phenomena of the past 30 years. With so many options, how do you decide which cruise ship is the best one. The reasons are as varied as the personalities of the traveller. Let’s look at ocean cruising and how the size of the ship can influence, or at least narrow down your choice. There are a number of cruise companies who only sell through licensed travel agents, so you are much better off using a travel agent to get the best experience and value for your dollar.Explore

Something for Everyone – Multigenerational Travel Trend

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Multigenerational Travel Trends

Quality family time with bonding experiences…the burgeoning travel trend. I remember when I was a child, this meant sitting in the back seat of a car for long periods of time, and then sitting in a relative’s living room while the adults talked. Thank heavens, my parents were also up for adventures which became the highlight of our family vacations.Explore