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Gourmet Fare - 26/NOV/2008
Who needs stale pretzels?
Get it together before you fly with tips from top chefs

"Airline food" has always been shorthand for a lousy meal. But now that the free vittles have disappeared, we miss them. We miss the ar...

Home Away From Home - 19/NOV/2008
Dream of going local in Marrakech? Home rental may be for you
When the thought of another hotel room is too much to bear and you really want to get the feel for a place, living in someone else’s digs m...

YOU CAN TAKE IT WITH YOU! - 19/NOV/2008
Pre-packed carry-on kits are the answer
The nightmarish possibility of lost luggage means carry-on tote bags filled to the brim with every imaginable item from eye balm to pyjamas. Howe...

Little Things Mean A Lot - 12/NOV/2008
Non-essential packing essentials
These days, packing is a trip in itself. There are strict regulations as to what you can bring and how much of it. Carry-on scrutin...

Follow The Flag - 03/NOV/2008
How Canadian embassies help travellers abroad
You can never be quite sure how a trip is going to turn out, whether you are travelling to a relatively stable nation, or a country better known ...

Germs On A Plane! - 28/OCT/2008
Tips on staying healthy in the air
I’m not a big fan of snakes, but the movie Snakes On A Plane didn’t scare me a bit. Why? First of all, the title told me everything I...

Special Agent - 21/OCT/2008
Finding the destination specialist that's right for you
There are a seemingly endless number of travel options in the marketplace these days, but many mainstream travel agencies, online and off, still ...

Putting Grandpa On A Plane - 15/OCT/2008
Tips for travelling seniors
My 95-year-old uncle Harry once told me that being old wasn’t for the faint of heart. And he wasn’t even talking about flying. Given...

Be Prepared...To Have Fun! - 06/OCT/2008
Don't let food allergies keep you home
My wife is highly allergic to stinging insects. She carries twin Epi-Pens like a gunslinger and isn’t afraid to recruit perfect strangers t...

Snowbirds With Wheels - 24/SEP/2008
Tips on moving the car south
In 1970, Anne Murray made “Snowbird” a #1 hit, turning the little bird into a national emblem for heat seeking Canadians. Nearly four...

Drive, She Said - 16/SEP/2008
Tips on navigating foreign roads
It was our first time visiting Scotland. For my beloved wife, it was also the first time driving a standard vehicle on the ‘wrong’ si...

We're Here! Now What? - 08/SEP/2008
Pros & cons of travelling without reservations
If you like to plan your travels down to the hour using spreadsheet software, this article isn’t for you. If your idea of a great vacation ...

World On A Plate - 01/SEP/2008
Top tips for tasty travels
Everybody has their travel turn-ons. For some it’s shopping, for others it’s sunning, for still others it’s meeting the locals,...

Sick Sense - 21/AUG/2008
Don't let illness ruin your vacation
Being ill is an unpleasant experience at any time, even in the comfort of your own bed with Mom bringing you cups of soothing broth. (Oops, I&rsq...

Holy Redeemer - 14/AUG/2008
How to save your points from extinction
Frequent flyer points often conjure up fantasies of sipping cocktails in farflung locales, or carving up the slopes at a ritzy resort . Unfortuna...

Get Protection - 29/JUL/2008
It can make or break your trip
There was a time when provincial health insurance plans were generous in their coverage of Canadians travelling abroad. So generous in fact, that...

Giselle's Market Tips - 17/JUL/2008
Shopping with an expert
The day we bumped into Giselle at the Friday market in Carpentras, France was a shopaholic’s dream-come-true. There she was, this chic you...

Where Are Your Manners? - 19/JUN/2008
Be savvy to local customs
Travel manners aren’t about minding one’s P’s & Q’s, they are about knowing when to put them aside in favour of the l...

Fraud Squad - 05/JUN/2008
Protect your credit cards against misuse
There’s no debating that credit cards are a travel staple. How else will you cover unexpected expenses -- whether it’s paying for ano...

Show & Tell - 16/MAY/2008
Finding the right tour guide
In the back of the van, we did a collective roll of the eyes. Danny, the cab driver, and Sarah, the Canadian who was acting as our tour guid...