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Fold, Roll or Squish – What’s Your Packing Style?

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More great travel-related advice from cleaning guru, Melissa Maker at Clean My Space. How to Pack a Carry On Suitcase This one’s a little long (and according to Iain – more girlie), but we think it’s worth watching … we picked up a new technique or two starting at about the 8:40 min point of the video where the great debate on whether to fold or roll your clothes is demonstrated.   Unpacking Routine & Luggage Care Copyright © 2014 Iain & Gail Shankland / TravelBloggers.ca (at) Gmail.com About TravelBloggers.ca Iain Shankland & Gail Shankland started blogging in order to inspire and motivate people to travel the world from their perspective – specializing in having the most fun while using the least amount of money, travelling on the cheap without sacrificing comfort. This original, copyrighted material may NOT be copied, used in whole or in part in any way, cut and pasted, published or otherwise reproduced in any form or in any medium – which means DO NOT POST THIS ON ANOTHER WEBSITE or BLOG. …

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How Clean Is Your Hotel Room?

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We’re here again sharing a couple more great travel-related videos from one of  Gail’s favourite YouTube channels by cleaning guru, Melissa Maker at Clean My Space. Admit it, you’re always a little grossed out when you walk into a hotel room … not quite knowing if it’s clean or not. This short video reviews some of the main things to look for after you check in – INCLUDING how to check for BED BUGS and what items not to use!

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Ziploc Travel Cubes – The Latest Travel Packing Trend

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A while back we did an article covering Packing Tips and another on Uses for Ziploc Bags. Just recently though, we’ve discovered Ziploc Travel Cubes/Space Bags and wanted to fill you in on what’s trending in the world of travel. At first glance we weren’t sold on the idea of over-sized Ziploc bags that you suck the air out of with a vacuum … because who’s going to have a vacuum on hand for the return trip? However, Gail spotted a great travel-related video on one of her favourite YouTube channels

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The 2014 Wine Country Ontario Travel Guide Now Available

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The guide showcases 107 wineries and makes travel planning easy NIAGARA, ON, May 16, 2014 /CNW/ – As the wine-touring season swings into high gear, Wine Country Ontario has just released its highly coveted 2014 Wine Country Ontario Travel Guide. Featuring a record 107 wineries, along with insider tips on how to make the most of an Ontario wine country experience, this must-have travel tool takes the guess work out of planning your next wine country outing, whether it be for a day, a weekend or a longer stay – a task that can sometimes seem daunting to visitors. With a detailed listing of Ontario’s finest wineries, the guide serves as the complete wine country resource for visitors to the region. It showcases the wineries in Ontario’s four primary wine touring destinations – Lake Erie North Shore, Niagara Escarpment & Twenty Valley, Niagara-on-the-Lake and Prince Edward County, provides factoids about the appellations and includes in-the-know information about the emerging regions, where innovative vintners are pushing the boundaries of Ontario’s wine country. It also includes a directory of charming accommodations, world-class restaurants, popular events and the region’s …

Travelling With Food Allergies

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(This post contains affiliate links.  Click here to see what that means.) If you have food allergies or intolerances you know how disconcerting it can be just getting invited out for dinner with friends – never mind the thought of travelling to parts unknown! Recently having learned of my own Gluten intolerance I’ve found out quickly, the hard way, that you really have to look out for yourself – you can’t rely on a restaurant or chef’s understanding of the term Gluten … and I’m sure this goes for many other food allergies as well. With a new-found sympathy for the subject I thought it was time to put a few pointers together for travelling with food allergies.

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Aruba, One Happy Island For Families

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ORANJESTAD, Aruba, April 14, 2014 /CNW/ – Sand castle building, shell hunting tours, art classes, Papiamento language classes and merengue dancing are just some of the many activities offered at Aruba’s resorts and hotels – most of which boast special kids’ programs, deals and all-day camps. Resort fun is just the beginning, as families seeking something more than a traditional Caribbean experience will discover countless kid-friendly attractions and activities throughout the One happy island. Miles of pristine, white-sand beaches along the south-western coast beckon families to try Aruba’s many signature land and sea activities. Thanks to highly favorable wind and water conditions and year-round 28-degree weather, Aruba is the windsurfing capital of the world. Avid windsurfers of all ages and levels slice the water as kiteboarders glide through the trade winds on Hadicurari Beach, known as Fisherman’s Huts. Offshore beneath the glittering waves, snorkelers and divers marvel at living reefs, coral, colorful marine life and some of the largest shipwrecks in the Caribbean— including the famous Antilla. Athletic families who prefer to keep their toes in the sand can take a shot at the island’s …

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Air Canada Now Offers Wi-Fi Connectivity On-board Flights Across North America

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  Air Canada plans to begin rolling out connectivity across its North American fleet in May under an agreement with Gogo®.  The agreement will also provide for future type-testing of Gogo satellite solutions for Wi-Fi on international flights. “Air Canada continually seeks to enhance the travel experience and that is why we are pleased to be the first airline in Canada to offer in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity to customers flying over continental North America. In today’s connected world, our customers want to access email, mobile device applications and the internet wherever they are, both to increase their work productivity and expand their leisure options. The introduction of Wi-Fi across our narrow-body North American fleet will be another welcome amenity for customers, who already enjoy the award-winning service of North America’s Best Airline,” said Benjamin Smith, Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer. Air Canada presently has two Wi-Fi-equipped Airbus 319 aircraft operating in Canada and the U.S. and, subject to a final agreement with Gogo, plans to begin outfitting its remaining Airbus A319, A320 and A321 and Embraer 190 fleet types, as well as its Air Canada Express CRJ-705 …