The St. Vincent and The Grenadines Tourism Authority says Air Canada will resume non-stop flights from Toronto Pearson Airport this fall. Starting Oct. 30, 2023, flights will operate three times a week on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays. That will go to four flights a week from Dec. 11, with flights on Tuesdays through the end of the summer season. “We are very excited and looking forward to welcoming our Canadian friends this winter with the commencement of Air Canada’s weekly non-stop flights,” said Glenn Beache, the tourism authority’s CEO. Tourism officials also said two hotels in the Grenadine Islands will Read more
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The Canadian women’s soccer team begins its quest for a FIFA Women’s World Cup title in Perth, Western Australia on July 20, and there should be a fair number of Canadians on hand for the game. With that in mind, here are some ideas from Tourism Western Australia (and from me) about what to see and do in Perth. I was there in May of last year and loved the city. Also, you can click HERE for a slide show of Western Australia. CULTURE AND ENTERTAINMENT FOOD TOUR Downtown Perth, Australia, on a walking tour with Oh, Hey, Read more
My latest “Canada Shorts” item is centred on Regina, a city I visited a few years ago and quite enjoyed. One of the things I liked most in Regina was the Farmer’s Market, where there stands selling lemon kombucha and locally made chutneys. There was also a Pride display on a day in mid-June and a stand selling gluten-free ginger snaps. The best thing I sampled were the cakes (some with fresh ginger, pear and lime) from a stand called “The Cake Witch.” Crave Kitchen and Wine Bar served up a perfect plate of duck confit when I was in Read more
I recently started a regular feature called “Canada Shorts” for people who want travel tips but don’t have a lot of time. I also posted a “Europe Shorts” item on the weekend that was focused on Lisbon, Portugal. Today I’ll start my “Florida Shorts” item with a look at the top things to see and do near Crystal River, a lovely, natural part of The Sunshine State. CRYSTAL RIVER, FLORIDA – The main attraction in this area a couple hours north of Tampa is the fresh spring water that bubbles up from the Florida limestone, creating crystal-clear creeks and rivers. Read more
I’ve been posting a series of “Canada Shorts” that provide a glimpse into great destinations for people without a lot of time on their hands. Today it’s my first “Europe Shorts” item, looking at lovely Lisbon. The city is built on a series of small hills, so you’ll find great views almost everywhere you look. There are tons of terrific cafes, many of them situated in parks overlooking the city below. You’ll also get fab views from the top of the arch in the main Comercio Square near the Tagus River. Be sure to take the city’s famous No. 28 Read more
