With Pride Month almost here, I noticed a recent study of the world’s best destinations for LGBGT travellers, as well as for women and people of color.
The study by Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection, a long-standing travel insurance firm, put The Netherlands on top, followed by Canada and France. Canada was cited for its low crime rate, secure transportation, healthcare for all, diversity and economic stability.
Pride Weekend sign at a Toronto Blue Jays game. Jim Byers Photo
Here’s their full top 10:
- The Netherlands
- Canada
- France
- Australia
- Austria
- United Kingdom
- Ireland
- Iceland
- Japan
- Switzerland
TURKISH AIRLINES EXPANDS CANADA FLIGHTS, SPONSORS CANADIAN OPEN GOLF
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ONTARIO WANTS ANOTHER GIANT FERRIS WHEEL IN NIAGARA FALLS
Ontario Premier Doug Ford just can’t help himself. The man is obsessed with big tourist attractions and big waterfront spas and big airports. He’s a child, and now he wants another toy in Niagara Falls.
The Niagara SkyWheel is an impressive and fun attraction in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Why do we need another one? Jim Byers Photo
My CTV friend Mark McAllister reports that, “in a push to try and attract even more visitors and tourists to the region by adding more casinos and attractions, the plans include taking over parkland in favour of another Ferris wheel. Not to be confused with the current Skywheel at the top of Clifton Hill, the government has issued a Request for Proposals to develop what it calls a ‘world-class observation wheel’ within a green space in Queen Victoria Park directly across the street from the Falls. That would come with a reported lease of up to 49 years.
