Let's Go To Arizona, eh? - 02/FEB/2012
Dramatic Scenery, Engaging History & Endless Activities
Why Here: Celebrating its 100th anniversary as a U.S. state on Valentine’s Day 2012, Arizona was the 48th state to join the Union. A favourite winter destination for Canadians, the Grand Canyon state is a place of extremes, with a desert climate in ...

Let's Go To Vietnam, eh? - 26/JAN/2012
Despite Centuries of Struggle, A Vibrant & Welcoming Society
Why Here: Maybe life is just that little bit more precious in a place that has suffered through war after war, survived colonialism and communism and is now adapting to the challenges of rampant capitalism. Whatever its impetus, there’s a frenetic vibrancy to lif...

Let's Go To Whistler, eh? - 19/JAN/2012
From Sea to Sky: Four Seasons of Frenzied Fun
Why Here: Set in a spectacularly scenic valley and flanked by towering mountains on both sides, Whistler is a world-renowned, year-round resort in the Coast Mountains of southern British Columbia. The permanent population is only about 10,000, but transient workers m...

Melia Buenavista: - 17/JAN/2012
A Five-Star Cuban Resort With No Asterisks Required
In the best selling management book, Good To Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don’t, Jim Collins wrote that the characteristics of great companies are having humble yet focused leadership and the right people in the right positions.  Wha...

Let's Go To The Florida Keys, eh? - 12/JAN/2012
Let Your Hair Down In The Free'n Easy Conch Republic
Why Here:  When you reach Key West, there’s nowhere left to go in the American south, and that’s just the way many residents and repeat visitors like it. The southern tip of an archipelago of coral islands, Key West is just 140 km north of Cuba and 19...

Let's Go To Quebec City, eh? - 10/JAN/2012
Four Centuries of History, Four Seasons of Fun
Why Here: If the high cost of transatlantic airfares are dampening your Europe travel plans, why not look closer to home for a similarly compelling experience? Twelve months a year, Quebec City offers a blend of architecture, history, culture, art and cuisine in a sto...

Let's Go To Barbados, eh? - 04/JAN/2012
Caribbean Warmth & A Special Place For Canadians
Why Here: Tiny Barbados is just 34 km in length and 21 km at its widest point - but it packs miles of personality. A British colony for nearly 350 years, the island gained independence in 1966, while retaining Commonwealth ties. The links between Barbados and Cana...

Let's Go To Singapore, eh? - 20/DEC/2011
Shopping, Dining, Dancing & Gambling In An Asian Tiger
Why Here: The World Bank calls it the easiest place on the planet to do business, so it’s not surprising that Southeast Asia’s Singapore is home to more millionaire households per capita than any other country. Since becoming a fully independent state in 19...

Let's Go To Moscow, eh? - 13/DEC/2011
Billionaires, Blini & Babushkas In A City Of Contrasts
Why Here: The northernmost city on earth with a population of over 11 million, Moscow is also the most populous city in Europe. Despite its remote location, Moscow has been at the centre of many global events for 900 years. Today, it is home to the most billionair...

Let's Go To Delhi, eh? - 08/DEC/2011
Complex, Crowded, Noisy & Endlessly Fascinating
Why Here: The history of India’s 2nd largest city and capital is long and filled with more drama than a Bollywood epic. The area now known as Delhi (or Dilli to locals) has been inhabited by humans for some 5,000 years, with permanent settlement documented since ...

Let's Go To Miami, eh? - 01/DEC/2011
From Swamp to Tropical Paradise in Just Over A Century
Why Here: Miami is a city that constantly reinvents itself. Its history is a tall tale of natural disasters, ebullient entrepreneurs, waves of immigration, soaring booms and catastrophic busts. The wild swamps and marshes of the area deterred much permanent s...

Let's Go To Edinburgh, eh? - 24/NOV/2011
A City Where the Ancient Meets the Avant-Garde
Why Here: Edinburgh is a city that punches well above its weight. There have been humans in the area since the Bronze Age and permanent settlement for a millennium, yet the population of Scotland’s capital remains less than 500,000. Despite this, the city once ni...

It's Better In The Bahamas... eh? - 22/NOV/2011

It’s Better in the Bahamas… right? The tagline is catchy, but how much better could it be? After being invited to join a SunwingTravel Group junket to celebrate the launch of their Bahamas program, I was about to find out. Since this was Sunwing’s in...