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With Halloween coming up travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me on this week's show to share some spooky travel ideas and spooky destinations to visit not just this time of year but at anytime. Plus, I think we can all recall someone we've met while traveling so podcast host and author Melissa Rodway will stop by to talk about her new book called "The People You Meet: Luxury, Leeches, Love, and Lao-Lao With a Host of Interesting Characters in Southeast Asia".

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A recent survey from Skyscanner highlights everything from emerging travel behaviors to the top 10 trending and best value destinations. So, on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join to me to share what those behaviors and destinations are for 2026. Then we'll head to Dublin, Ireland and chat with Garvan Rushe, the founder of Dublin Tour Guide, to learn all about discovering Dublin through the walking tours they offer.

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There was a lot of different announcements from Westjet in the last few days from new cabin configuration to baggage fee increases and more so on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to share what it means for you. Plus, I had the pleasure of attending a breakfast presentation a few weeks ago hosted by Visit Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo and the Huatulco Hotel Association and it was there I got to chat with representatives from both areas so we'll have that conversation for you as well. 

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Have you ever used AI to plan out a vacation itinerary? Sounds simple, you just input where you want to go, what you want to see and when and poof, in seconds you have your vacation all planned out. Turns out that itinerary may be full of errors so on this week's show travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to share the pitfalls of AI itineraries. Then David Yeskel, the Cruise Guru will join to give us his review of his recent 12-day sailing on Regent Seven Seas Grandeur through Scotland and...

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Guess who's offering to pay for those multi generational family vacations? If you said grandma and grandpa you would be correct. That's at least according to a recent survey from FlightCentre. On this week's show travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to breakdown the numbers and the reasons why. Then we'll head to Loreto, Mexico to give you some insight on one of the more quieter Mexican vacation spots.

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Our show this week is all about Charleston, SC where we just returned from spending 4 nights learning about the history and culture while enjoying the southern charm of the area. Highlights included interviews with the Charleston Place Hotel, the International African American Museum and Bulldog Tours.

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Travel Expert Onanta Forbes continued her travels through Eastern Canada last week which included a stop in Montreal so we'll catch up with her once again to get the highlights. Plus, we'll talk about the growing problem of anti-tourism in some destinations. We'll chat with an analyst from a company called Riskline on why we're seeing a tourism backlash and destinations that are trying to balance the need for tourism versus too many tourists.

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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.

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There's been a lot of different news stories this past week in the travel world from the rising cost of domestic travel to airfare myth's. So, on this week's show travel expert Onanta Forbes joins me to break it all down. Then we'll talk with the founder of 360 Adventures, a company that specializes in a number of different tours through Arizona including The Grand Canyon so we'll learn all about those as well. 

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There's some increasing concern about fake booking sites in the travel industry which can be added to the growing list of travel scams so on this week's show travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss some of those fake booking sites and other things you should be aware of. Then the rest of the show is all about Mazatlán Mexico. The folks from Mazatlán tourism were in town a few weeks ago to showcase all the new attractions and activities Mazatlán has to offer. So I had the cha...

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Multigenerational travel is on the increase for a number of reasons but there are a some important things to consider so on this week's show travel expert Onanta Forbes will be here to offer up some tips to plan a successful multigenerational trip. And one destination you might want to consider for a multigenerational vacation is the Caribbean island of Grenada so we'll learn all about visiting Grenada. And we've got a bonus segment for you this week as Dani Musse from Booking.com will join us to discuss their latest summer travel...

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On this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join us to share her recent journey to Comox Valley on Vancouver Island. It's a beautiful area of BC to spend a few days at and that's exactly what Onanta did a few weeks ago so we'll get the highlights. And there's been lots of talk about overtourism these days so later in the podcast we'll learn about an area that does not have that problem. It's Turkmenistan in Central Asia, part of the 5 Stan's as they like to call them so we'll chat...

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Canada is the place to visit this summer for a number of reasons including the Canada Strong Pass that the government introduced a few weeks ago. It lets you enjoy free or discounted admissions throughout the country — from museums to nature to railroads. So on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes joins me to go through how to take advantage of the Canada Strong Pass. Then, we'll continue our Canada travel theme talking about exploring the country by rail. Cris David from Railbookers will be here to discuss the many different and po...

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With all the crazy things going on in the world right now, would you know how to effectively handle a travel disaster or emergency? Travel expert Onanta Forbes offers up some tips on what you should do before you leave and what to do if disaster strikes while you're at your destination. And then one of our regular guests David Yeskel will join us. Normally we refer to him as the Cruise Guru but this time around he'll share his recent visit to the Royal Hideaway Playacar, a luxury all-inclusive resort in Playa...

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We spent 5 fantastic days in Chicago last week attending the US Travel Association and Brand USA's annual IPW travel conference. While there I met up with Lisa Nucci, Chief Marketing Officer with Choose Chicago to discuss the sites we experienced and some of the other things Chicago has to offer. I also had a quick chat with Kate Demonte, Director of Sales for the Navy Pier to learn what to experience when visiting the Navy Pier. 

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According to a recent poll from Flight Centre 7 in 10 Canadians are rethinking their travel choices due to concerns about Overtourism. So on this week's podcast Travel Expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss the growing problem of Overtourism. Then we'll head to a place that doesn't seem to have that problem and that's Rossland, BC. Located in the southern part of BC, it's an outdoor adventurer's paradise. So we'll check in with the Marketing Manager for Tourism Rossland as they get ready for the summer.

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Are you caught up on all the latest travel lingo? A lot of new phrases are out there to describe various aspects of travel so on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join us to introduce the latest travel vocabulary. Plus, thanks to our friends at Booking.com we took a short two day excursion last week into the Rocky Mountains spending an afternoon and night in Banff and then headed west to Golden, BC to spend a few hours at the Golden Skybridge. While there I had a short chat...

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The WestJet Group officially completed its integration of Sunwing Airlines this past week, so what does that mean for you, the consumer? Better prices, more selection? Travel Expert Onanta Forbes will join me to sort it all out. Then we'll head to Tennessee and talk with the Commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, Mark Ezell to get some tips on the best ways to enjoy all the great things Tennessee has to offer visitors. 

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Safe to say, everyone likes free stuff so on this week's podcast we're going to talk about free stuff. Travel Expert Onanta Forbes will join me to talk about the many free offers that are out there when you travel from free Wi-Fi to free cookies at hotels. Then speaking of hotels, we'll head to London England and visit the Londoner Hotel to learn about what it has to offer guests and a bit on exploring London itself.

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One of the questions that comes up when taking a cruise is; is it worth the money to add a beverage package before sailing. So on this week's podcast Travel Expert Onanta Forbes will be here to talk about the pros and cons of beverage packages for cruises. And with spring upon us that means more people will be out on the hiking trails. That includes the Trans Canada Trail so a bit later in the podcast Stacey Dakin, Chief Program Officer for the Trans Canada Trail will join us to tell us...

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According to the group Roch Dog some hotels who call themselves Pet Friendly aren't necessarily so for the money they charge. So on this week's podcast Travel Expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss Pet Friendly Hotels. Then the rest of the podcast is all about Barbados, first we'll chat with the Marketing Director for Barbados Tourism, Eusi Skeete to share why Barbados is a great choice for a vacation destination. Then the GM of the Hilton Barbados will join us to talk about some of the amenities they offer at the...

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According to current trends, rail travel is gaining significant popularity in 2025 with data indicating a substantial increase in demand compared to previous years. So on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss the rising interest in rail travel. Then we'll head to Panama to learn all about the Hotel La Compañía del Valle in Panama.

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One of the rising trends we're seeing in the travel industry is the popularity of Women-Only Travel, so on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss the increase in the interest of Women-Only Travel. Plus, we'll check in with Dani Musse from Booking.com who recently returned from Maui. So we'll get some insight from her on her experience in Maui. 

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On this week's podcast we salute and remember our good friend and colleague, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions who passed away suddenly last week. Plus, Travel Expert Onanta will join us to share her experience in South Africa where she finished up her semi world cruise on the Zuiderdam. And travel writer Debra Smith recently visited Ireland staying at the luxurious Cashel Palace so we'll get some insight on her experience staying there.  

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Travel Expert Onanta Forbes has returned from her semi world cruise and I have returned from last week's Travel South USA Global Week Conference in Louisville. Kentucky so on this week's podcast we'll get caught up on the latest travel news about traveling to the US. Then we'll chat with travel writer and blogger Linda King about the island of Bora Bora in the South Pacific. She's the founder of the Smart Travelista website Smarttravelista.com and that's where you'll find her blog about the 5 Best Attractions to Visit in Bora Bora. And...

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Last week we continued our road trip from Louisiana to Louisville, Kentucky. We spent 3 days in Louisville to attend the Travel South USA Global Week Conference. While we were there we got to experience the culture, music and food Louisville has to offer. Plus, sample lots of bourbon. So in this week's podcast we'll share with you the conversations we had with Travel South USA, Kentucky Tourism, Louisville Tourism and the Waterfront Botanical Gardens.

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For this week’s podcast we are coming to you from Southwest Louisiana, a region bursting with a vibrant culture, fantastic cuisine, lively music and southern hospitality. Over the past few days we’ve been hosted by our friends from Visit Lake Charles and Lafayette Travel, who have been sharing with us the best of what this incredible destination has to offer. Our stay included two nights in Lake Charles and two nights in Lafayette, uncovering the sights, sounds, and the wonderful flavors that make this part of the world so unique. 

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It's all about cruising on our podcast this week. We'll check in travel expert Onanta Forbes who's been sailing onboard Holland America's Zuiderdam for the past month. Plus, we'll also get some insight on what it's like to cruise with Azamara cruises when we chat with David Yeskel, the Cruise Guru. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Roundup.

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Travel expert Onanta Forbes continued her semi world cruise onboard Holland America's Zuiderdam last week so on this week's podcast we'll get another update on where she's been and what she's been doing. Plus, we'll head to the Caribbean island of Trinidad and talk with the co-founder of HADCO Experiences, Trinidad and Tobago’s leading Destination Management and Hospitality Company that offer immersive travel experiences that highlight the twin islands' rich biodiversity, cultural heritage, and natural beauty. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with a few destination ideas and tr...

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On this week's podcast we'll continue our game of where's travel expert Onanta Forbes as she sails onboard Holland America's Zuiderdam so we'll find out where she's been this past week. Plus, both Air Canada's Aeroplan and Westjet Rewards recently announced changes coming soon to their loyalty programs, we'll get the good and bad of both plans with Patrick Sojka from Rewards Canada. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Roundup.

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On this week's podcast we're going to play the game of where's travel expert Onanta Forbes. We know she's cruising on Holland America's Zuiderdam so we'll find out where she's been this past week. Plus, we'll talk with Exoticca, a company that offers all kind of multi day tours all over the world. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Roundup.

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Our resident travel expert Onanta Forbes continued her semi world cruise onboard Holland America's Zuiderdam last week so we'll catch the highlights from her on this week's podcast. Plus, we'll head to Ottawa to learn all about the Metcalf Hotel and all it has to offer as well as some general tips on visiting Ottawa. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions is back from Mexico so he'll be along with a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Roundup.

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Our resident travel expert Onanta Forbes is still traveling around the South Pacific, this week finds her onboard Holland America's Zuiderdam so on this week's podcast we'll get an update from her. Plus, based on over 360 million verified customer reviews on Booking.com, Toronto happens to be Canada's Most Welcoming City so we'll find what makes it such a welcoming place from Booking.com's Dani Musse. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions is also traveling this week so we'll catch up with him in Mexico.

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Our resident travel expert Onanta Forbes continues her adventures in Australia so on this week's podcast we'll get an update on what she's been up to and where she's been. Plus, we'll head to the UK and chat with Paul Ullson, he's the Events Coordinator for Arundel Castle, a beautifully restored and remodeled medieval castle located in Arundel, England. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Roundup.

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Our resident travel expert Onanta Forbes is down under in Australia so on this week's podcast we will check in with her to she what she's been up to and where she's been so far. Plus, Universal Orlando will be opening their Epic Universe on May 22 so we'll get a preview of what to expect from Family Travel Specialist Renee Tsang, who specializes in places like Universal Orlando. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Roundup.

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I've been seeing more and more complaints from visitors to Cancun about the taxi drivers at the Cancun Airport. How aggressive they are, and some of the scams they have been involved in. So on this week's podcast, Travel Expert Onanta Forbes will join me to talk about what to watch out when arriving in Cancun and other destinations for that matter. Then we'll head to Kananaskis Country in Southern Alberta and learn about a new Glamping resort called Skyridge Glamping. We'll talk to the co-founder to get some insight on what they...

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There's a growing trend with the larger hotel brands who are adding vacation rental properties to their portfolios, creating new options for large groups and families so on this week's podcast Travel Expert Onanta Forbes will join us discuss those options. Plus, did you know that 1 in 3 people who book their own travel make a critical mistake in the booking process? That's the finding from a Flight Centre study so we'll find what those errors are and how to avoid them. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with a...

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With a new travel year ahead of us there are a few new things you should know before you go, so on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to review some of those new requirements. Plus, we'll learn about traveling to Madrid, Spain. David Brodie, co-host of the Travel in 10 podcast and CEO and founder of the Voyascape Podcast Network will join us to share his recent experience in Madrid. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with a few destination ideas and travel deals with...

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On this week's podcast Travel Expert Onanta Forbes will join me to review some of the travel stories from last year that still may impact the year ahead. Plus, we'll have a chat with the folks from GoMazatlan to see what new attractions and sites they have to offer. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Roundup.

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Travel expert Onanta Forbes has been traveling over the holidays settling in on the Caribbean Island of Antigua so on this week's podcast we'll check in with her from Antigua to see what she's been up to. Plus, we'll talk about Luxury Travel. We're excited to have Rodney George join us, he's the host of the Luxury Traveler's Podcast and is a luxury travel consultant so we'll get some insight and tips on how to plan a luxury vacation. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with a few...

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It is that time of year again to look ahead into 2025 and with that the people from Frommer's have come out with their list of the top places to go in 2025, so on this week's podcast Travel Expert Onanta Forbes joins me to discuss some of those destinations. And if you don't like that list Booking.com has a list as well of the top trending destinations for the coming year and one of the places on that list is Houston, Texas so Dani Musse from Booking.com will give us some tips...

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On this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to talk about Travel Blunders, what they are and how to possibly avoid them. Plus, the Montreal en Lumiere Festival takes place from Feb. 27 to March 9, it's an annual festival that involves food, music and all kinds of fun activities so we'll get some insight on Montreal en Lumiere. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Roundup.

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Air Canada was in the news last week for a couple of reasons, it's new facial ID system and and new carry on fees. So on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to break it all down. And it seems to me there's 2 ways to approach winter, one is try and escape it and head someplace warm, the other is to embrace and get out and enjoy the activities winter has to offer. And one place that you might not have thought of is the State of New Hampshire...

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Would you consider yourself a good travel companion? According to a recent survey from The Global Rescue Companies there are a number of things that go into being a good travel companion so on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss what makes for a good travel companion. Plus, we'll head to Jasper, Alberta and get an update from Jasper Tourism on where they're at as far as recovering from that devastating forest fire last summer. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions is in Houston, Texas this...

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Tis the season for holiday travel so on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes shares some holiday travel reminders. Plus, Florida Keys chef Paul Menta joins us to offer up some personal insight on visiting the Keys and taking in all the culinary tastes it has to offer. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Roundup.

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On this week's podcast we're going to talk about using Wi-Fi while you're traveling so travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss some of the options available. Plus, travel photographer and author Autumn Carolynn is going to join us to share her latest book "Traveling in Wonder: A Travel Photographer’s Tales of Wanderlust". Might be a good Christmas gift idea. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Roundup.

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Travel expert Onanta Forbes is back from her group cruise sailing in the Caribbean onboard Holland America's Rotterdam, so on this week's podcast we'll check in with her to get the highlights. Plus, festival season is about to begin in Puerto Rico with celebrations beginning the day after US Thanksgiving in November and culminating with Fiesta de la Calle San Sebastián on January 20th. So we'll get some insight on that. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly R...

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Travel expert Onanta Forbes is currently sailing in the Caribbean onboard Holland America's Rotterdam, so on this week's podcast we'll check in with her to see how her group cruise is going. Plus, the Caribbean island of Dominica has many outdoor adventures surrounded in a tropical setting, that's why it's known as the Nature Island. So Marva Williams, the CEO for Discover Dominica is going to join us to share all the great things Dominica has to offer. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with a few destination ideas...

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We often talk about group travel on our podcast, in fact travel expert Onanta Forbes is getting set to lead a group on cruise so on this week's podcast we'll talk about the benefits of traveling as a group and some tips on smoothing out the process of getting that group together. Plus, the crew from Louisiana Tourism were in town last week so I got the chance to learn about Sweet Spot Louisiana, located between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. So we'll have that conversation for you. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot...

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Hard to believe we only a few months away from 2025 but Expedia Group has come out with their list of noteworthy travel trends for the coming year so on this weeks podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss what some of those trends are. Plus, we'll head to Portofino, Italy and learn about the Grand Hotel Bristol, a beautiful resort boasting spectacular views of the ocean the largest spa in the region. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with a few destination ideas and travel deals...

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If you had 96 hours in NYC what would you do? I'm thinking 96 hours wouldn't be enough to take in everything I'd want to do but travel expert Onanta Forbes just spent 96 hours in NYC so on this week's podcast we'll get the lowdown on what she did and get some tips on traveling to NYC. Plus, we'll head to Ecuador, famously known for its tours to the Galapagos. But there's so much more to see in Ecuador so find out more about that. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along...

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We took our podcast on the road for a fabulous 4 day tour of the Lake Tahoe Loop in Nevada which included stops in Reno, Carson City, and Virginia City. So coming up on this week's podcast we've got 3 interviews for you from representatives in all three of those areas, Reno, Carson City and Virginia City. 

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According to a new study from Flight Centre Canada, 82% of Canadian travelers have faced some form of travel disruption. Whether it be in the form of flight delays or lost luggage. So on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to talk about those travel disruptions. Plus, travel writer Debra Smith will join us to share her review of the St Regis Hotel in Chicago. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along with a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Roundup.

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So where did you go for your summer vacation this year? The folks from tour company Viator recently when through all their booking stats from June to August of this year and came up with the answer to the question of where people went and what they did over the summer. So in on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss some of the findings. Plus we'll learn about the area of the Santa Maria Valley in California, located in the heart of California's wine country and perfectly...

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Travel expert Onanta Forbes wrapped up her trip to Portugal last week spending some time in the Azores and Medeira so we'll hear the highlights and get some tips on visiting there. Plus Dani Musse from Booking.com will join us to talk about Stockholm, Sweden and find out all the great things to see 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. 

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On this week's podcast we learn more about what it's like to experience an Avalon Waterways river cruise in Portugal with travel expert Onanta Forbes. Plus we'll chat with the folks from Chihuahua, Mexico, home to an area known as Copper Canyon, a network of six canyons that provides endless opportunities for hiking, biking, and trekking. 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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Ever wonder what it's like to go on a river cruise? On this week's podcast we'll get some answers from travel expert Onanta Forbes who is doing a river cruise in Portugal sailing with Avalon River Cruises. 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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How would you rate your latest customer service experience involving travel? For many it hasn't been a very good experience at all so on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join us to discuss customer service or lack thereof. Plus, if taking an African Safari is on your bucket list you'll want to listen to our chat with the founder of Penwell Safaris, a company specializes in custom made African Safaris. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals...

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Hard to believe that Fall is just around the corner, so where are people looking to travel to this Fall? On this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join us to share some of the travel trends and destinations people are looking to visit in the coming months. Plus, the folks from Visit San Antonio were in town a few days ago so I got the chance to sit down with Deedee Poteete from Visit San Antonio to get an update on what's new to see in San Antonio, Texas. And, Ken...

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According to the Human Traffic Institute there are approximately 25 million victims of human trafficking around the world. A recent study reveals only 46% of Canadians are aware of HELP signals, and only 21% know how to proceed once someone signals they are in distress. So in this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will discuss what the travel industry is doing to help combat human trafficking, what those HELP signals are and what to do. Plus, we'll head to Newfoundland and chat with native Newfoundlander Annie Hennessey, PR spokesperson for Booking.com to get some...

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Not only were the homes and businesses in the town of Jasper, Alberta devastated by last week’s wildfire, but it is also having an impact on the tourism industry unaffected by wildfires. So on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes  joins us to discuss the trickle down affect the Jasper wildfire is having on the travel industry. Plus there's a new resort that recently opened in Campbell River, BC called the Naturally Pacific Resort so we'll find out more about that. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to...

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With all the things happening in the airline industry these days, the last thing they needed was an IT failure last week. Hopefully you weren't someone who got caught up in the mayhem of airline cancellations. So on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join us to discuss the effect the cyber failure had on the travel industry as a whole and what we can do about it. Plus, we'll head to Waterton Lakes National Park located in Southern Alberta along the Canada/US border to get some tips on what...

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On this week's podcast we talk about traveling with your pets, in particular your dog. Some changes are coming to the regulations about taking your dog with you to the US. So travel expert Onanta Forbes will join us to discuss those changes and offer some general tips when traveling with your pet. Plus, if Morocco is on your list of places to visit we'll get some insight and tips on traveling to Morocco from Devaki Das, the founder of Weave A Thousand Journeys. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be...

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The term "overtourism" has been used quite a bit recently in the travel industry and according to some, it's leading to another term called "tourism-phobia" where locals are blaming tourists for their deteriorating quality of life. And it's causing a rise in social unrest and tourism rejection. So on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join us to discuss some of the destinations where there has been an increase in anti-tourism. Fortunately, Japan isn't one of those places so also this week we'll talk about cycling tours in Japan with a...

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Between airline strikes and hurricanes it's a good time to remind you again of the importance of trip interruption and cancellation insurance so in this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join us to give some tips and advice on trip interruption and cancellation insurance. Also, if you remember a while back Onanta was cruising the Amazon River with a company called Anakonda Amazon Cruises and while she was there she chatted with one of the founders, so we'll play that interview for you to learn more about cruising the Amazon. And...

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On our podcast this week we're going to talk about Car Rental Insurance. Should you go with the car rental companies insurance, your credit card insurance - if you have it or your own personal car insurance? Travel Expert Onanta Forbes will join us to wade through the different coverages. Plus we've got a bonus segment for you again this week, we're going to chat with Sam King, the Chief Revenue Officer with Gigsky, a company that specializes in eSIMS. So we'll get a lesson on eSIMS, what they are and how they...

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Here's a question for you. Are you the type of vacationer who enjoys going back to the same place or do you like to visit different destination? Travel expert Onanta Forbes will join us this week to discuss Vacation Repetition. We've also got a bonus interview this week and it's a bit of a follow up from last week's topic of retirement destinations. One of the concerns people have when they choose to stay at an international destination for any length of time is health care. So we're going to talk with the...

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Up for discussion on our podcast this week is retirement havens. It came to mind from our travel expert Onanta Forbes who has returned from her adventures in Central America and while she was there she discovered a number of expats in the areas of Panama and Colombia so she'll join us to talk about some of those retirement havens. Plus, travel writer Jennifer Merrick will also join us to share her experience at the Wienhotel Freylich Zahn in Germany. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us...

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Travel expert Onanta Forbes continued her adventures in Central America last week so in in this week's podcast we'll catch up with her in Panama to see what she's been up to. Plus, we'll have our monthly visit with Dani Musse from Booking.com to get some insight on visiting the islands of the Seychelles. 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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On this week's podcast we'll catch up with travel expert Onanta Forbes who was in Colombia this past week, so we'll hear the highlights of where she's been. Also, June 6th marks the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landing in Normandy, France during WW2 and the start of the Battle of Normandy so we'll get some insight on planning a trip to visit the battle sites, memorials and other areas in Normandy. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with...

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Travel Expert Onanta Forbes is traveling the world again, last week she was in Ecuador and was cruising along the Amazon River so we'll catch up with her to hear about her adventures. Then we'll head to Nova Scotia and visit the Fox Harb'r Resort located on the north side of Nova Scotia. 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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On this week's podcast Travel Expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss the on going debate on which is better, staying at an all-inclusive resort or taking a cruise. We'll discuss the pros and cons of both. Plus, we'll head to Costa Rica and learn about the Rio Perdido Resort which features luxurious forest bungalows dotted across a beautiful 1,500-acre reserve. It looks absolutely fabulous. 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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This week’s podcast is all about Los Angeles as we just returned from the LA area after attending the annual IPW conference hosted by Discover LA, the US Travel Association and Brand USA. It’s a travel conference held every year attended by various buyers and international media who meet up with destination reps from all over the United States. While there we managed to visit a few of the areas around Los Angeles and chat with the representatives from Santa Monica and Madame Tussauds Hollywood.

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On our podcast this week we talk about Timeshares. There's some disturbing stories appearing about timeshare scams when trying exit your timeshare agreement so travel expert Onanta Forbes joins us to discuss what's going on and what can be done. Then, Travel Journalist and writer Paula Worthington shares her recent  adventure in Ireland so we'll find out where she went and what she did in Ireland. 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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A recent survey from Flight Centre Travel Group, showed that sports tourism is more popular than ever with almost half of Canadians planning a trip focused on attending a sporting event. So on this week's podcast Travel Expert Onanta Forbes and I will discuss the popularity of Sports Tourism. Then well head to Niagara on the Lake, Ontario to chat with the GM of the 124 on Queen Hotel, not only to learn about the hotel but also what Niagara on the Lake has to offer visitors. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions...

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If you've heard any of the stories lately involving the airline industry about parts falling off aircraft and industry workers saying our planes aren't safe, it might make you a little nervous to fly. And those stories only add to the anxiety nervous flyers already have. So on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss how to help get over that fear of flying. Then we'll talk cruising again with David Yeskel, the Cruise Guru. We'll have the second of two segments on the newest cruise ships. This...

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Have you heard of Skip-Gen Travel? You might have done it without knowing that there was a name for it. It's where the grandparents leave their children behind and take the grandkids on a trip. So on our podcast this week travel expert Onanta Forbes will join us to chat about Skip Gen Travel. Then we'll talk cruising, our good friend and regular guest of the podcast David Yeskel, the Cruise Guru will join us for the first of two segments on the newest cruise ships. This week David will give us his...

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On our podcast this week travel expert Onanta Forbes will join us to chat about travel scams and what to watch for. Then we'll talk comedy, more specifically the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival. The festival has expanded across the country from Vancouver to Halifax and into Spokane, Washington so we'll get some insight from one of the organizers. 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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A recent travel survey from the people at Virtuoso came up with some interesting findings on things like traveling in the off-season and enjoying more cultural activities and sites, so on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join us to discuss some of those findings. Then we'll head to Toronto and visit with the Marketing Director for the Hotel X Toronto to learn about their new spa and the other amenities and activities they have to offer. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a...

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If you've listening to our podcast for the past few months you'll know that travel expert Onanta Forbes has been spending the winter near Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. This week she'll share some of the tours she'd been on with Luna Tours so we'll chat with her  about that. Then we'll have a conversation with the founder of TwoTravel who specialize in travel services to areas of Columbia and Mexico. The area we're going to focus on this week is Cartegena, Colombia. so we'll hear more about that as well. And, Ken Stewart from C...

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While we were touring the area of Loreto, Mexico recently, travel expert Onanta Forbes was exploring the area of Riviera Nayarit, Mexico. And one place she stopped at was the Casa Velas all inclusive resort. And it was there where she had a chat with the Leisure Sales manager so we have that conversation for you this week. Plus, Dani Musse from Booking.com will join us again for this month's destination recommendation. She'll be showcasing Moab, Utah this time around. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give...

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On this week's podcast we share the last 4 days of our 7 day adventure visiting Loreto, California Baja Sur, Mexico. It was a busy 4 days that included visiting San Javier Mission, founded by the Jesuits in 1699. Visiting the newly opened Cordelia Resort and Spa. Sailing out on the Pacific Ocean searching for gray whales. Hiking Tripui Hill and touring the north part of Loreto Bay onboard a luxurious catamaran. 

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On this week's podcast we share the first 3 days of our 7 day adventure visiting Loreto, Mexico. While staying at the Hotel Santa Fe our activities so far have been whale watching and exploring the islands and islets of Conception Bay. 

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Lots of news happening on the airline front on both sides of the border so on our podcast this week travel expert Onanta Forbes will join us to discuss Lynx airlines ceasing of operations and the increase in the baggage fees with US carriers. Plus, we'll have a conversation with a couple in Australia who host their own travel podcast mostly about Australia titled BeachTravelWine. They are Leanne and Lyle McCabe and they're actually located in Queensland, Australia so we'll get some tips on traveling to that area of Australia and traveling to...

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We've got 5 destination ideas for you on this week's podcast as Susan Cato from TravelZoo will join us to share their Best Bets list for 2024. Plus, we'll check in with Onanta Forbes who is spending the winter in Mexico and she's got a special guest lined up for us from the Secrets Bahia Mita Surf & Spa Resort located at Banderas Bay near Puerto Vallarta.  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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On our podcast this week we're going to talk about long stays, our resident travel expert Onanta Forbes is doing just that and has been staying in Mexico for the past few weeks and plans to stay for a couple of more months so we'll get some insight and tips from her on what to do when planning for a long stay somewhere. Plus, we'll chat with travel creator Max Zaharenkov who has traveled extensively throughout the world and shares his experiences on his website Zaharenkov.com. One of his blogs is titled "...

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On our podcast this week we talk about International Driving Permits or IDP's. Travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss why you need one. Then the folks from Booking.com will join me to share their list of the friendliest or most welcoming destinations and we'll reveal where the friendliest destination in Canada is. 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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The folks at Contiki recently came out with their list of the Top Travel Trends for 2024 so on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss what those trends are. Plus, the new international airport in Tulum opened a few months ago so we're going to talk with Travis Bembenek, CEO of the Mexico News Daily who took a tour of the airport back in December. Speaking of Mexico, our good friend Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions is in Mexico this week staying at the Iberostar Parisio Lindo...

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One of the big stories literally, from the travel industry this past week was the arrival of Royal Caribbean's new mega cruise ship the Icon of the Seas. Carrying 10,000 passengers and crew it is now the largest cruise ship in the world. So on this week's podcast, travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss the question; are cruise ships getting too big? Plus, if beautiful beaches, hiking through rainforests, exploring historical sites and enjoying great tasting food are part of your list for your next vacation look no further than the...

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One of the issues that will always affect your travel plans is weather. It can delay flights and bring traffic to a halt. So on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join us with a few tips to help you prepare for any weather issues that may arise. Plus travel writer Debra Smith will join us this week, she was recently in Montreal so we'll get some insight on what to see and do in Montreal. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few...

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The start of the New Year also marks the start of Wave Season, meaning anyone looking at going on a cruise, now is the time to do that. So, on this week's podcast Travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss some tips for first time cruisers. Also, as the new year begins we'll look ahead to 2024 with the folks from CheapOair to see what travelers should be aware of and looking for in the coming year as far as airfares and other fees. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will...

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On our last podcast for 2023 we'll check in again with Travel Expert Onanta Forbes who is sailing onboard the Viking Sea over the holidays so we'll get an update on where she is and what she's seen. Speaking of cruising, we'll get a review of cruising around Japan from David Yeskel, the Cruise Guru. He was onboard Windstar Cruises' Star Breeze recently. He also spent a couple of days in Tokyo so he's got lots to share with us. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a...

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Our resident travel expert Onanta Forbes is traveling over the holidays, sailing onboard the Viking Sea so on this week's podcast we'll check in with her to get an update on where she is and what she's doing. Plus we've got a bonus segment for you, we'll be getting some packing tips from Annie Hennessey, PR Director for Samsonite. And once you've got the packing done, maybe you'd like to plan a trip to Mazatlán. We'll find out what's new in Mazatlán. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be al...

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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. 

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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...

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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...