It might have been 1962. Perhaps 1963. It was a simpler time. And I wore, to paraphrase Billy Joel, a much younger man’s clothes. My family lived in a small, suburban town in the San Francisco Bay Area called Castro Valley. And we were baseball fans. Football was catching on, and a few people liked the NBA at the time. But in the early 1960s, Americans were obsessed with baseball. We carried transistor radios to hear the ballgame announcers, and we tore into the local newspaper the next day to read the box scores. In my case, the local paper Read more
June 2024
WestJet celebrated the departure of its inaugural service between Halifax and Edinburgh on Thursday, June 20, with the departure of WS46 from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) scheduled for 10:35 p.m. local time. The new service marks an important milestone for the WestJet Group as it continues to bolster Halifax’s connectivity this summer. Additionally, the airline celebrated the return of non-stop service between Halifax and Dublin on Wednesday, June 19. WestJet also offers flights from Halifax to London, Gatwick. “Further solidifying our position as Canada’s leading leisure airline, this flight is another milestone in our commitment to enhancing Atlantic Canada’s Read more
Record-Breaking International Visits to Scotland Last Year + Lost Airline Bag Incidents Down Sharply
New figures show that Scotland experienced a record-breaking influx of international visitors in 2023, welcoming 3.9 million tourists, marking a 15% increase from 2019. The 2023 International Passenger Survey by the Office of National Statistics showed a significant 23% increase from 2022, which saw 3.2 million visitors, and the previous record was set in 2018 with 3.7 million visitors. Notably, Scotland was the only UK nation to surpass its 2019 international tourism levels. North American and European visits rose by 16% and 19%, respectively, while visits from other countries, including Australia and China, surged by 53% compared to 2022. The Read more
Think outside the proverbial gift box this Father’s Day and share with dear old dad an experience not soon forgotten. Giving the gift of an experience gives dad something they cherish — quality time with family. And you don’t have to worry about it being the proper fit or the right colour. “City Cruises in Canada has three amazing and unique cruise experiences in Ontario to share this Father’s Day,” says Mory DiMaurizio, Chief Operating Officer of City Cruises Canada. “From the rush of Niagara Falls to the tranquility of the 1000 Islands to the full dining experience along the Read more
Inflation remains a problem for many Canadians. And it’s definitely an issue when it comes to travel. A new report from Flight Centre Travel Group shows that flight fares to major Canadian cities have increased by an average of 14%. The report shows flights between Edmonton and Vancouver are 82% more expensive than a year ago, while flights from Montreal to Toronto cost 36% more than they did at this time in 2023. On the other hand, at least one route – Vancouver to Toronto – showed a slight decrease in price. Here’s Flight Centre’s top Canada Read more
