Category Archives: Destinations

Boulangeries and Mercis: Canada’s French Eastern Townships

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

Boulangeries and Mercis: Canada’s French Eastern Townships The fields of deep lavender (Bleu Lavande) stretch vividly toward the green hills. Donkeys at the donkey ranch nuzzle their mistress, and the honey bees buzz about at the Miellerie Lune de Miel, … Continue reading →

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Babymoons, Booties and B&Bs

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

Babymoons, Booties and B&Bs Jennifer and Craig Ruckert, a very attractive 30 something couple were sitting in front of a terrific fire, enjoying some great cheeses and local wines, a regular pre-dinner ritual  at the Tidewater Inn, in the laid … Continue reading →

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Can You Find (and Trust) a Babysitter When You Travel?

Posted on January 4, 2012 by

Finding (and trusting) a Babysitter While Traveling It’s not easy or always reassuring. You’re on the road for a family vacation. You’ve done lots of family-friendly things and now you and your significant other want a night out. Or at … Continue reading →

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Ottawa, Canada: Travel Audio PostCard

Posted on December 27, 2011 by

Listen to this sound-rich, 5-minute, Ottawa Audio PostCard. Let the sounds transport you to Ottawa!

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Should Travel Writers Ask for Free Trips or Get Paid by a Destination?

Posted on December 16, 2011 by

Should Travel Writers Ask for Free Trips or Get Paid by a Destination? This started out with a question: Should travel writers ask for free trips. It’s a vexing and contentious issue for travel professionals. The ethical issues are pretty … Continue reading →

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Getting High in Jamaica

Posted on December 2, 2011 by

Getting High in Jamaica I was pretty terrified. Weak knees,  breath-holding terrified. I was standing on the edge of small tree platform high above the Jamaican rain forest, looking down at all the treetops. About eye level with the birds. … Continue reading →

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How Tourism Ireland Took Top Social Media Prize

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

How Tourism Ireland Took Top Social Media Prize, And Deserved it. It was no surprise to us when Tourism Ireland was tapped as the winner in the “Best Use of Social Media” contest at the Travolution Awards in London. Luck … Continue reading →

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When Did Travelers Become Transumers?

Posted on November 22, 2011 by

When Did Travelers Become Transumers? Get comfortable with the term “Transumer,” because you’ll be hearing it often. Correspondent Charlene Rook uses it in her informative articles in Sparksheet to refer to the flow of goods and services by savvy hospitality … Continue reading →

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The Lure of Dark Tourism: Murder, Mayhem and Mystery

Posted on November 20, 2011 by

The Lure of Dark Tourism: Murder and Mayhem Places like Cambodia’s Killing Fields,  Auschwitz, New York’s Ground Zero, or the Wolf’s Lair where Hitler barely survived an assassination attempt in 1944, exert a powerful pull on travelers. But what’s the … Continue reading →

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TripAdvisor Plot Thickens: Second Charges Filed

Posted on November 10, 2011 by

TripAdvisor Plot Thickens: Second Charges Filed The review giant seems reeling these days with legal and PR woes from all directions. In the latest plot development, Hotelmarketing.com  reports that a more serious complaint against TripAdvisor  has been lodged with the … Continue reading →

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