Having just celebrated our 24th Wedding Anniversary / Travel-versary, as travel bloggers we’re already starting to think ahead to how we’ll spend our very special Sliver Anniversary next year! Since we really didn’t get the honeymoon destination right (our worst vacation ever), we really feel this one’s important. But with so many amazing options out there in this great big beautiful world … our heads are practically spinning!
We’re honored to have been awarded with a “Liebster”! But what the heck is a “Liebster”? The Liebster Award is an online recognition award within the blogging community – for new or established bloggers – a way for bloggers to show a little “liebe” … that’s German for “love” … and help spread the word about great blogs that may or may not be getting the recognition they deserve. At this time we’d like to thank Lisa Medeiros who is a travel writer for the Vacation Home Exchange website IVHE.com … Thanks Lisa! And now, without further adieu we’ll jump right in and answer the questions that Lisa had for TravelBloggers.ca:
LONDON, Feb. 24, 2016 /CNW/ — Egencia® TripNavigator app now solves “last mile” hassles for business travelers with personalized information and choice for selecting the best route and ground transportation options throughout their journey. For 45 per cent of business travelers around the globe, arranging ground transportation is the most frustrating part of booking their own travel. Frustrated, unaware of other options or pressed for time, 70 per cent of these business travelers choose to default to the taxi line at the airport as the easiest way to find their way around an unfamiliar city.
TORONTO, Feb. 23, 2016 /CNW/ – According to a recent survey commissioned by Canada’s leading full-service online travel provider Expedia.ca, Canadians have their sights set on destinations closer to home when it comes to travel in 2016. Despite the slide in the value of the Canadian dollar, results of the survey show that 64 per cent of consumers surveyed are planning to travel and another 83 per cent wish they could be travelling.
Survey reveals that sun-starved Canadians are packing swimsuits in their carry-on for instant beach access TORONTO, Feb. 17, 2016 /CNW/ – A new study, released today by the Saint Lucia Tourist Board, shows Canadians are keen to hit the beach right off the plane with nearly 40 per cent of Canadians packing their bathing suit in their carry-on just in case their luggage doesn’t make it through. Consumer research into Canadians’ habits when travelling to the Caribbean examines the behaviour’s and planning process taken in advance of their trip south.
The Bahamian government has signed a “heads of agreement” for a $200 million luxury resort in the Exumas. The eco-friendly resort will be located on Children’s Bay Cay and Williams Cay, both 15 minutes off the northern coast of Barraterre, Exuma.
Perhaps too many people had their brains baking in the sun for longer than the recommended time…. These Are Actual Complaints Received by “Thomas Cook Vacations” From Dissatisfied Customers: 1. “They should not allow topless sunbathing on the beach. It was very distracting for my husband who just wanted to relax.” 2. “On my holiday to Goa in India, I was disgusted to find that almost every restaurant served curry. I don’t like spicy food.”
MONTREAL, Jan. 21, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ – Travellers looking to discover the treasures of Europe for the first time, as well as those making a return trip to explore new sights and sounds, will be spoiled for choice when they see Transat’s vast selection of packages, tours, cruises and à la carte travel suggestions for the 2016 season. Products on offer this year include a direct flight to Zagreb, Croatia, new vacation packages including cycling trips in partnership with Vélo Québec, and increased flight frequencies. The latest line-up is showcased in Transat’s new 2016 Europe brochure.
Have you ever wondered why your seat mate paid a different price for the same flight? Airline ticketing is a complex process. The more you know about how seat pricing works, the better equipped you are for beating the system. Here’s a rundown of what goes into a ticket.
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