WHAT MAKES A GOOD TRAVEL COMPANION?
- The most critical factor in selecting a travel partner is having a compatible travel style, according to a recent Traveller Sentiment and Safety Survey. Compatibility and flexibility are in; negative attitudes and recklessness are out. A compatible travel style aligns preferences regarding itinerary planning, pace, and activities.
FLYING WITH FIDO: What you need to know before travelling with pets
- Matt Perrault has shipped animals in and out of Canada on behalf of owners for more than two decades, handling creatures ranging from birds to bearded dragons, rabbits and ferrets. But lately, it's requests to haul cats and dogs that have been raining down on him.
INSURANCE TIPS: How weather coverage works
- As unpredictable weather events become increasingly common, it’s important to understand how travel insurance covers bad weather and natural disasters like hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, snowstorms, and more.
10 UNEXPECTED HOT SPOTS FOR 2025
- Based on research among more than 27,000 travellers across 33 countries and territories (including over 1,000 in Canada) Booking.com looks at some of the unique spots that are at the top of everyone’s lists for 2025. Their Travel Predictions report highlights a collection of diverse destinations offering a wide range of experiences, from serene beach getaways to cultural hubs and adventure-filled landscapes.
PUBS, PATIOS & BARS: Patios in paradise – Eight of Nassau’s best
- It goes without saying that most visitors to Nassau & Paradise Island want to spend as much time as possible soaking in the sun, and the natural beauty of The Bahamas. So, why spend time eating indoors when there are so many bars and restaurants that offer delectable menus paired with spectacular Bahamian views?
LOOKS LIKE WE’RE IN FOR NASTY WEATHER
- John Fogerty is a brilliant songwriter – composing such celebrated hits as Proud Mary, Down on the Corner, Have You Ever Seen The Rain, and many, many more, generally performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival, but covered by artists around the world. However, this song has been an earworm in my mind for the past few weeks. I can’t get rid of it, so I’m passing it along. With an apology to our editor Mike Baginski for bumping his choice, here we go...
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BOMB CYCLONE BATTERS B.C.: Hurricane-force winds, cutting roads and power
- Hurricane-force winds of up to 159 km/h have slammed into parts of the British Columbia Coast as a massive storm swirling off Vancouver Island severed highways and cut power to about 225,000 people. Winds exceeding 100 km/h were recorded in multiple areas late Tuesday, with gusts approaching 80 km/h at Vancouver's airport.
REALLY? A BREATH OF FRESH AIR: Airlines may think so. Consumers probably not.
- The chief executive of Delta Air Lines says the incoming Trump administration will be a “breath of fresh air” for airlines after what he called government “overreach” under President Joe Biden. However, consumer advocates are understandably wary of a second Trump administration, fearing that it could try to roll back a rule requiring automatic refunds after cancelled flights along with another - deplorably unfair - rule that requires airlines to advertise the full price of fares upfront, including mandatory fees and taxes.
AT ACTA’S INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE IN THE AZORES
- ACTA’s inaugural International Conference kicked off in Portugal’s Azores Wednesday with 150 travel advisors from across the country, plus several partners and media, including Travel Industry Today, for a program of learning and on-the-ground experience in the island archipelago.
DISCOVERING ETHIOPIA’S HEART (THROUGH ONE’S STOMACH)
- Addis Ababa has a bold cosmopolitan vibe, the Dubai-like cityscape changing almost daily with the addition of new skyscrapers. The Ethiopian capital also boasts a rich cultural mosaic, together demanding more than just a stopover. And when doing so, what better way to discover the East African country’s exotic culture than through its food?
LGBTQ+ TRAVEL RESOURCES, SAFETY, HAVE COME A LONG WAY
- Do LGBTQ+ tourists have a green book-like system for staying safe while traveling in these politically precarious times? They don't have one. They have many. In recent years, there's been an outpouring of specialized blogs, cruise and tour operators, and booking sites for accommodations.
NEW YORK PLANS TO RESTORE 5TH AVENUE TO FORMER GLORY
- Manhattan’s famed luxury store row Fifth Avenue is in line for a major makeover. New York City officials have unveiled a plan to transform a central portion of the thoroughfare between Bryant Park and Central Park into a more pedestrian-centered boulevard. The vision is designed to emulate iconic strolling and shopping boulevards such as the Champs-Élysées in Paris.