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| Black Friday Travel Deals & Destination Morocco | 15 Nov 2025 | 00:29:38 | |
You might have heard a few Black Friday sale ads in the last few days and you can be assured that you'll hear more in the coming days and weeks. There no shortage of them when it comes to the travel industry either so on this week's show Travel Expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss whether those deals are worth the hype. Then we'll get some insight and tips on traveling to Morocco. The founder of the Destinations Morocco Tour Company and host of the Destination Morocco podcast, Azdean Elmoustaquim will be here to share his expertise on visiting Morocco. | |||
| Disaster Travel, Revelstoke Mountain Resort & Rewards Canada | 08 Nov 2025 | 00:47:30 | |
In the wake of the devasting hurricane in Jamaica and other parts of the Caribbean, when is it ok to head to those places who rely so much on tourism. In other words, how soon is too soon to visit after a disaster? Travel Expert Onanta Forbes will join me on this week's show to tackle that question. Then we'll chat with the folks from the Revelstoke Mountain Resort as they gear up for the coming ski season. And we've got a bonus segment for you this week as we begin a new monthly feature with Rewards Canada founder Patrick Sojka. Once a month he'll stop by to give us the latest news and advice on what's going on in the world of travel rewards. | |||
| Exploring Newfoundland & TROBBU Resorts | 06 Sep 2025 | 00:32:33 | |
Our weekly guest, Travel Expert Onanta Forbes is traveling throughout NFLD so we'll catch up with her on this week's show to learn what she's been up to and get some tips on traveling to NFLD. Then we'll chat with the CEO of TROBBU Boutique Collection, a luxury company offering travelers vacation villas and apartments. They recently opened an all-inclusive luxury villa resort in Tulum, Mexico. So we'll get some insight on that. | |||
| Holiday Travel Tips & Reno and the Lake Tahoe Loop | 16 Dec 2023 | 00:29:05 | |
Tis the season for holiday travel so in this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join us to offer up a few holiday travel reminders to help smooth out the process. We'll also chat with Tracie Barnthouse from Travel Nevada, she's going to share some planning tips to explore Reno, Nevada and the Lake Tahoe Loop. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up. | |||
| Baggage Tracking Devices & Machu Picchu | 09 Dec 2023 | 00:35:18 | |
Air Canada announced last week that they will be offering a new feature for its mobile app that enables customers to track the progress of their baggage so on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join us to discuss that and some of the other gadgets that are available to keep track of your luggage. Plus, if traveling to Machu Picchu is on your list of destinations for 2024 we've got some tips for you from the folks at GAdventures. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up. | |||
| Tourism Tax Increases & The Florida Keys | 02 Dec 2023 | 00:33:58 | |
As the saying goes, there's only 2 things certain in life; death and taxes and that includes tourism taxes so in this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join us to discuss some of the tax increases on airfares and the increase on other tourism taxes and fees. And any new taxes that you may need to pay. Plus, the folks from the Florida Keys will join us to give us some tips on planning a trip there. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up. | |||
| Travels News Update & Booking.com's 2024 Travel Predictions | 26 Nov 2023 | 00:35:13 | |
The airlines are back in the news again so on this week's podcast Travel Expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss the good and not so good news that transpired last week. Then we'll look ahead to 2024 and chat with the folks from Booking.com who recently released their travel predictions for 2024. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up. | |||
| Safest Travel Destinations & New Resorts at Marriott | 18 Nov 2023 | 00:31:17 | |
A new report from Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection recently revealed what they say are the safest countries and the safest cities to travel to so in this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes and I will review which countries and cities topped the list. Plus, the Marriott hotel group is looking to expand their portfolio in the Caribbean and Latin America so we'll find out more about that. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up. | |||
| Travvy Awards & The Military Museums Calgary | 12 Nov 2023 | 00:38:31 | |
On this week's podcast Travel Expert Onanta Forbes and I will discuss our Mexico experience. And the Travvy Awards were announced this past week. They are like the Academy Awards for the travel industry, so we'll run through some of the winners. Plus in honor of Remembrance Day this weekend I'll play a conversation I had a few weeks ago with Rory Cory, the Senior Curator at the Military Museums in Calgary. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up. | |||
| Celebrating Day of the Dead in Puerto Vallarta | 04 Nov 2023 | 00:22:12 | |
We were in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for this week's podcast taking in all the sights and sounds of Day of the Dead. | |||
| Onanta at the Dreams Los Cabos & Haunted Hotels | 28 Oct 2023 | 00:47:51 | |
Our resident travel expert Onanta Forbes is in Los Cabos, Mexico staying at the Dreams Los Cabos so on this week's podcast we'll check in with her to see how she's enjoying her stay. Plus, with Halloween coming up we'll explore some spooky stories about haunted hotels. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up. | |||
| Travel Gadgets and Apps & Post Cruise Rome | 21 Oct 2023 | 00:38:52 | |
Do you have a favorite travel app or a few travel tech gadgets that you can't leave without? On this week's podcast, Travel Expert Onanta Forbes and I discuss a few helpful gadgets and apps to use while traveling. Plus, the Cruise Guru, David Yeskel will join us again, he recently returned from a cruise of the Mediterranean. He also spent a few days in Rome after his cruise so we'll get his review of post-cruise Rome. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up. | |||
| Rising Hotel Room Rates & 3 Days in LA | 14 Oct 2023 | 00:37:29 | |
If you were thinking the price of a hotel room will be going down anytime soon, think again. According to a new report from American Express Global Business Travel, hotel guests should expect to pay increasingly higher room rates in 2024. So travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss it further. Plus, there's always something happening in Los Angeles and so many attractions to see it's hard to figure out what to do. The folks from LA Tourism have come up with a number of 3 day itineraries to help you out. So we'll get a few ideas of they have to offer. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up. | |||
| Slow Travel & The Gift Of Travel | 30 Aug 2025 | 00:29:54 | |
Have you heard of the term "slow travel"? Maybe you've been doing it all along and didn't realize it. Either way, on this week's show travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss what slow travel is and the benefits to a slower paced holiday. And is it too soon to be thinking about Christmas? The folks from Flightcentre Canada don't think so as they recently came out with their Top 10 hotlist vacations to gift this Christmas. So later in the podcast we'll rundown that list to give you some ideas. | |||
| Best and Worst Airports & Kalon Surf Resort, Costa Rica | 07 Oct 2023 | 00:34:54 | |
If you're going to be flying anytime soon the one thing you can't avoid is spending time at an airport. But according to a survey from JD Power not all airports are created equal. Some are better than others so in this week's podcast Travel Expert Onanta Forbes and I discuss some of the best and worst airports in North America and around the world. Then we'll head to Costa Rica and chat with the founder of the Kalon Surf, an all inclusive resort located along the beach in Costa Rica and surrounded by lush green jungle. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up. | |||
| Halloween in Orlando & Ken in Mexico | 01 Oct 2023 | 00:37:46 | |
Travel expert and weekly guest, Onanta Forbes is back from her travel adventures in the UK so we'll see how the last leg of her cruise was like onboard the Regal Princess. Plus, known as the Halloween Vacation Capital, Orlando Florida is offering all kinds of haunting adventures both in and beyond the theme parks. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions is in Mexico for this week's Weekly Round Up. | |||
| Onanta on the Regal Princess & Railbookers | 23 Sep 2023 | 00:37:19 | |
On this week's podcast, travel expert and weekly guest, Onanta Forbes is on her third week of her travel adventure in the UK sailing on the Regal Princess so we'll catch up with her once again and get an update to see where she's been and what she's been doing. Plus, if taking a rail trip is in your future plans you'll want to hear our conversation with Cris David, VP of Sales for Railbookers, a company that specializes in rail travel. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up. | |||
| Onanta in Southampton, UK & The Curator Hotel Collection | 16 Sep 2023 | 00:43:55 | |
Travel expert and weekly guest, Onanta Forbes is continuing her adventure traveling through the UK this week so we'll catch up with her again like we did last week and get an update. Plus, we'll chat with the President of the Curator Hotel and Resort Collection, a collection of independent hotels and resorts in the US, connecting travelers with one-of-a-kind destinations and experiences. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up. | |||
| Onanta in the UK & Taste of Bali Tour | 09 Sep 2023 | 00:38:47 | |
Travel expert Onanta Forbes is traveling through the UK this week. So, in this week's podcast we'll catch up with her and get an update from the UK. Plus, we'll get some tips on traveling to Bali and details on a tour that involves learning about the cuisine and dining experiences in Bali called the Taste of Bali. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up. | |||
| Tips for Planning Your Next Vacation & Get My Boat | 02 Sep 2023 | 00:35:57 | |
With wildfires, floods, hurricanes, airline disruptions and inflation interrupting travel plans these days, planning your next vacation may not be as simple as it sounds. So in this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join us with some tips on how to plan that next vacation. During the planning process maybe you’d like to add a boat tour for a day or even charter your own yacht for a few days. That’s where the folks from GetMyBoat.com can help you out. We’ll find out more about how it all works. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with our Weekly Round Up. | |||
| Dress For Success & Travel Defend | 26 Aug 2023 | 00:37:30 | |
On this week’s podcast; dressing for success while traveling. How well do you blend in with the locals? Or to put it another way, how much do you stick out and can be easily spotted as a tourist? It can cause you a bit of trouble in some cases so Travel Expert Onanta Forbes will join us to discuss how to Dress For Success. Then we’ll talk about travel insurance, we mention it almost every week but we’ll dive into further and show you a few things you should know about travel insurance from the folks at Travel Defend. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up. | |||
| Maui Update & Cheap Air Day | 19 Aug 2023 | 00:29:34 | |
Travel expert Onanta Forbes discusses the latest happenings in Maui after that devastating wildfire and try and answer the moral dilemma of when visitors should return to Maui. Plus, did you know that August 23rd is Cheap Air Day? We'll learn more about it from the folks at CheapoAir. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up. | |||
| Alaska Cruise Tips & What's New in Las Vegas | 12 Aug 2023 | 00:37:05 | |
Finishing up on her cruise to Alaska on Cunard's Queen Elizabeth cruise ship, travel expert Onanta Forbes offers some tips on planning your own cruise to Alaska. The Vegas Guru, David Yeskel is going to join us this week as well to give us an update on all things new in Las Vegas. Plus, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up. | |||
| Cruising to Alaska (Part 2) and How to Plan a Trip to Australia | 05 Aug 2023 | 00:40:14 | |
If you tuned into last week’s podcast you’ll remember we chatted with travel expert Onanta Forbes onboard Cunard's Queen Elizabeth cruise ship. She’s in the middle of a 10 day Alaskan cruise so in a few seconds we’ll get an update to see how her cruise is going. We’ll also chat about visiting Australia this week. Australia is a big country with lots of places to see but we’ll do our best to get some tips on how to plan it all out. Plus, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up. | |||
| Ripple Effects From The Air Canada Strike & The Historic Traveler | 23 Aug 2025 | 00:30:31 | |
The recent labour dispute with Air Canada and its flight attendants caused all kinds of chaos for travelers and the ripple effect is still being felt. But how will their latest settlement affect future labour negotiations. And will all this make your next flying experience better? On this week's show travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss the repercussions of this latest dispute. Plus, we'll introduce you to Jackie Lapin, founder of the Historic Traveler website, TheHistoricTraveler.com. It's a wealth of information to help you plan or get some ideas for your next vacation from a historic angle. | |||
| Cruising to Alaska and Loreto, California Baja Sur | 29 Jul 2023 | 00:39:12 | |
If you're wondering what it's like to take an Alaskan cruise this time of year our travel expert Onanta Forbes will have all the answers for you as we will check in with her onboard Cunard's Queen Elizabeth cruise ship. Then we'll head south and talk with the folks from Loreto, Baja California Sur Mexico and learn about the things to see and do there. Plus, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up. | |||
| AI in Travel & Money Saving Tips From Marriott | 22 Jul 2023 | 00:34:37 | |
There’s been lots of talk about AI these days or Artificial Intelligence so in this week's podcast we’ll talk about AI and how it has or will affect the travel industry. Lots of talk about inflation these days too and how it’s affecting travelers vacation plans. The folks from Marriott Canada have come out with a list cost saving tips to help you out. We'll review that as well. Plus, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up. | |||
| Cruising Trends and Stats & Resorts World, Las Vegas | 15 Jul 2023 | 00:41:08 | |
On this week’s podcast we’re going to talk about cruising, the folks from Passport Photo Online have come out with a list of interesting stats and trends so travel expert Onanta Forbes and I will break down some of the numbers. Then Travel Writer Debra Smith will join us to share her experience visiting Las Vegas recently and staying at Resorts World. Plus, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up. | |||
| Jet Lag Tips & Is It Too Late To Get A Camping Spot | 08 Jul 2023 | 00:33:11 | |
If you’ve ever flown across a number of time zones you’re probably well aware of the issue of jet lag. It’s a common problem so in this week's podcast we’re going to talk about Jet lag and offer a few tips on how to curtail the effects of jet lag. Then we’ll talk about camping. The President of the Canadian Camping and RV Council will join us. We’re already in the middle of July so is it too late to find a camping spot? We’ll find out. Plus, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up. | |||
| Tips on Tipping & Using the Swiss Travel Pass | 02 Jul 2023 | 00:38:58 | |
On this week’s podcast, we’re going to talk about tipping and get some tips on tipping. Who to tip, when to tip and how much. It can be a bit confusing depending on where you’re traveling to. Plus, we’ll learn about exploring Switzerland using the Swiss Travel Pass. An easy, convenient and efficient way to get around Switzerland. Plus, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up. | |||
| Dress Codes for Flying & TravelZoo's Copenhagen | 24 Jun 2023 | 00:29:28 | |
On this week's podcast we discuss the question; should there be a dress code when flying? It comes from travel journalist Christopher Elliott who raised the question in his newsletter Elliott Confidential. Then, Susan Catto from TravelZoo will join us to share some insight on all the fun things to see and do in Copenhagen. Plus, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along later to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up. | |||
| Airport Security Reminders & The R Collection Hotels in Italy | 17 Jun 2023 | 00:37:37 | |
Getting through airport security can always cause a little stress when your traveling so in this week's podcast we'll give you some reminders of what you need to be aware of to smooth out the process. Then we'll head to Italy and learn about the R Collection Hotels, a hotel group that has 8 hotels to choose from in Italy. Four in the Lake Como area, three in Milan and one in Portofino along the Mediterranean coast. Plus, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up. | |||
| Traveling Solo & 125 Nature Hot Spots in BC | 10 Jun 2023 | 00:35:01 | |
One of the travel trends we're seeing more of is the removal of the single supplement charge for solo travelers so in this week's podcast we'll discuss travelling solo and some of the benefits. Plus, if you're planning a trip to British Columbia a good place to start planning is picking up the book 125 Nature Hot Spots in British Columbia. We'll talk to the co-author to learn more about the book. Plus, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up. | |||
| High Cost of Hotel Rooms & the Fraser Valley, BC | 03 Jun 2023 | 00:32:39 | |
If you’ve been looking around for a hotel lately you may have been surprised by the price of room rates. On this week's podcast, we'll discuss the high cost of hotel rooms, why they're costing more and what you can do about it. Then travel writer Paula Worthington will join us to share her experience touring through the Fraser Valley of British Columbia. Plus, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up. | |||
| Onanta in Mexico (Part 2) & Aleenta Retreat Chiang Mai | 27 May 2023 | 00:39:45 | |
On this week's podcast, travel expert Onanta Forbes is still in Playa del Carmen Mexico, so we’ll check in with her from the Secrets Impression Moxche'. Then we'll head across the Pacific to Thailand and chat with the Managing Director and Founder of Thailand’s award-winning AKARYN Hotel Group. They just opened a new resort in Chiang Mai called the Aleenta Retreat Chiang Mai, so we'll learn more about that. Plus, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up. | |||
| Food Safety When Traveling & Auberge Saint-Antoine, Quebec City | 16 Aug 2025 | 00:22:29 | |
One of the great things about travel is trying news things and enjoying new experiences and that includes food. But there are a few things you should be aware of before you take that first bite and a few things you should just avoid all together. So on this week's show travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to talk about food safety while traveling. Then travel writer Debra Smith will be here to share her latest stay at the Auberge Saint-Antoine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the heart of historic Québec City. | |||
| Onanta in Mexico & The Golden Skybridge | 21 May 2023 | 00:42:36 | |
Our two regular weekly guests have been travelling this past week. Travel expert Onanta Forbes is in Playa del Carmen, Mexico this week, so we’ll check in with her and Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions was in San Francisco last week, so we’ll chat about his experience in our Weekly Roundup. And in between all that, we’ll visit with the GM of the Golden Skybridge, which opened up for the summer season last weekend. And this year they added their new Railrider Mountain Coaster to their list of adventure activities, so we’ll learn about that as well. | |||
| Would You Rather... (Travel Version) | 13 May 2023 | 00:27:41 | |
On this week’s podcast we’re going to have a little fun by playing the game “Would you rather”. I’m sure you’ve heard of it. It’s a good conversation starter where you ask the question, would you rather... and give two choices for an answer. So travel expert Onanta Forbes and I are going to play a travel version of Would You Rather. Plus, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up. | |||
| All-Inclusive Plans vs EP's and Visiting El Paso, TX | 06 May 2023 | 00:29:56 | |
So which do you think is better value for your money, staying at an all-inclusive resort or using what is known as an EP or European Plan? We’ll discuss the pros and cons of both in this week's podcast. Then we’ll play a conversation we had a few weeks back with the folks from Visit El Paso when they stopped into town. You might be surprised at all the unique things El Paso, Texas has to offer. Plus, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up. | |||
| Air Passenger Rights & Visiting Barbados | 29 Apr 2023 | 00:38:16 | |
You may have heard about some of the changes to Canada’s Passenger Rights legislation this past week. In this week's podcast we’ll try and make sense of it and try to figure out if the changes will make any difference. Plus, we’ll get an update on what’s happening in Barbados, known as the birthplace of rum. We’ll chat with Peter Mayers from Visit Barbados. Plus, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up. | |||
| Travel Scams & Death Valley National Park | 22 Apr 2023 | 00:34:48 | |
Have you ever been the victim of a travel scam of some sort? I hope not. There’s certainly lots out there so in this week's podcast we’ll rundown a few examples of travel scams and how you can do your best to avoid them. Plus, travel writer Carol Patterson will join us to share her tour through Death Valley National Park. Known as the hottest, driest, lowest place in the US. Plus, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with our Weekly Round Up. | |||
| Travel Freebies & Credit Card Travel Insurance | 15 Apr 2023 | 00:34:55 | |
Are you into finding out where to get some freebies when it come to your travel adventures? We’ll run down a few ideas on where to find a few free things while traveling. And we’ll dive into some of the things you need to know if you’re planning on using your credit card for travel health insurance. We'll talk about it with Patrick Sojka, founder of Rewards Canada, who recently posted a blog on their website called the Guide to Credit Card Emergency Medical Insurance Coverage. Plus, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up. | |||
| All Inclusive Cruising and Other Cruise Trends and Antigua/Barbuda | 08 Apr 2023 | 00:43:36 | |
A new cruise survey from Travel Market Report shows that 7 out of 10 travel advisors say that their clients prefer all-inclusive cruise pricing, so on this week's podcast we’ll discuss all-inclusive cruising and look at some of the other Cruising Trends for 2023. Plus we’ll head to the Caribbean Islands of Antigua and Barbuda. Which boasts 365 beaches, one for every day of the year. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with our Weekly Round Up. | |||
| Traveling During Labor Unrest & Disneyworld Travel Tips | 01 Apr 2023 | 00:39:01 | |
If you been watching the news lately traveling to Europe might be a bit dodgy with labor strikes and other examples of civil unrest happening. Which begs the question, what happens when you find yourself in the middle of a labor dispute while traveling. We’ll have some tips for you in this week's podcast. Plus, we’ll chat with Disney expert Renee Tsang, whose recent book is called Adventure is Out There – 101 Tips to Plan Your Walt Disney World Vacation. So, we’ll talk about what you need to know about planning that perfect getaway to Disneyworld in Orlando. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with our Weekly Round Up. | |||
| Using a Travel Agent and Exploring San Antonio & Fredericksburg, Texas | 25 Mar 2023 | 00:35:48 | |
Representatives from Travel Texas were in town this past week so I got the chance to chat with several Texas destinations and learn a bit more about them. So in this week’s podcast we’ll share the conversations I had with Visit San Antonio and Visit Fredericksburg. Plus we'll discuss using a travel agent vs booking a trip yourself. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up. | |||
| Vacation Sticker Shock & The Seven Wonders of Oregon | 19 Mar 2023 | 00:36:41 | |
On our podcast this week we’ll discuss sticker shock when it comes to planning your next vacation. Like everything else, the cost of getting away is going up. Plus, we’ll discover the Seven Wonders of Oregon. Paradise for those who love the outdoors. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up.
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| Explora Journeys & Smithe House, Vancouver BC | 09 Aug 2025 | 00:32:33 | |
We've got a special guest joining us this week as Lisa Willey from Explora Journey's will join travel expert Onanta Forbes and I to talk about cruising with Explora Journeys. Then we'll head to Vancouver to chat with one of the managing partners with Kalido Hospitality Group. That's the group that operates Smithe House, a place that calls itself an aparthotel. So we'll find out more about that. | |||
| Remembering MH370 and Celebrating Vienna | 12 Mar 2023 | 00:37:08 | |
This past week marked the 9th anniversary of the mysterious disappearance of Malaysia Flight 370 so travel expert Onanta Forbes will look at some of the theories on what happened. Also this week, we’ll head to Vienna, Austria where they are celebrating the 150th anniversary of the 1873 World’s Fair so we'll learn about that and traveling to Vienna in general. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions is in San Francisco this week so we’ll check in with him in our Weekly Round Up. | |||
| Roaming Fees & Occitanie, France | 04 Mar 2023 | 00:39:46 | |
Roaming Fees & Occitanie, France On our podcast this week, travel expert Onanta Forbes gives us some ideas on avoiding those roaming charges when traveling abroad. Plus, we’ll learn about an area in the south of France called Occitanie. If great food and wine, beaches, hiking and historical sites that date back to the Romans is something that you might fancy, you’ll want to hear our interview to learn more. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with our Weekly Round Up. | |||
| Onanta in Hawaii & San Francisco Travel | 25 Feb 2023 | 00:37:29 | |
On our podcast this week, Travel Expert Onanta Forbes will join us from Hawaii where she's visiting the Big Island. So we’ll get some insight on where’s she’s been and what she’s seen. Plus, this year several of San Francisco’s most iconic attractions are commemorating major milestones including Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco’s cable cars so we'll get some tips on visiting those areas of San Francisco and hear about the other things SF has to offer. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up. | |||