December 9, 2021
WESTJET and SWOOP Portable Test Kits
By Claire Newell Dec 9, 2021 Canada’s two largest airlines are now offering customers the…
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December 5, 2021
WHAT TO DO IN LAGUNA BEACH & SURROUNDING AREA
By Claire Newell Dec 4, 2021 I recently had the pleasure of taking the Air…
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December 4, 2021
WHAT TO DO IN ANAHEIM
By Claire Newell Dec 4, 2021 I recently had the pleasure of taking the Air…
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November 23, 2021
Biometrics for Travel
By Claire Newell Nov 23, 2021 The pandemic has helped simplify some processes, but there…
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November 10, 2021
Travel and Mental Health
By Claire Newell Nov 10, 2021 Finding ways to unwind and prioritize mental health has…
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October 26, 2021
Air Canada Portable Tests
By Claire Newell Oct 26, 2021 One of the biggest challenges for Canadians planning to…
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April 15, 2021
11 Reasons to Use a Travel Agent for Your Next Vacation
North Americans, including many who never worked with a Travel Agent before, are turning to…
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July 15, 2019
Physical Effects of Flying
Although air travel is generally safe, you can experience some not-so-pleasant side-effects up in the…
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May 24, 2019
Canada’s Passenger Bill of Rights
The federal government of Canada has announced its air passenger protection regulations, which set out…
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May 2, 2019
Travel Jetiquette
Sometimes air travel is so stressful that it leaves some passengers too frazzled to mind…
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April 25, 2019
Items to Always Keep in Your Carry On
Flying so many times over the years on short and long haul flights I have…
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April 12, 2019
Where to go Wine Touring in BC
We BC residents are so lucky to have some incredible wineries right here in our…
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April 12, 2019
Health & Safety Travel Apps You Need
Travel safety is definitely on the forefront of many people’s minds, and unfortunately, no matter…
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March 30, 2019
Is Canada a No Vacation Nation?
Canada might be one of the world’s most envied nations, but when it comes to…
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March 30, 2019
Travel Upgrades For Your Health
When people hear the words “travel upgrades”, they usually associate them with luxury or the…
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March 22, 2019
Trendiest Destinations for 2019
The online travel site Kayak recently announced their list of the top 10 trendiest travel…
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March 22, 2019
Plane Exercises That Make Flying Less Painful
It's no secret that flying messes with your body. Sitting for hours leaves you at…
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March 22, 2019
Fun Facts about Air Travel
I’ve put together a list of some interesting facts about air travel that are worth…
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March 18, 2019
Pack like a Pro: Interview
If you’ve ever struggled with packing for a getaway, raise your hand. Yup – we’re…
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February 14, 2019
Airport Hacks
Traveling as much as I do means getting to know the best shortcuts and maximizing…
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January 21, 2019
How Travel Has Improved Lately
Travel has improved in countless ways over the last few decades and there have been…
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January 15, 2019
The “Must-Photograph” Destination of 2019 is…
Almost 10 years after the end of its civil war, this city has been named…
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December 11, 2018
Travel like a Celebrity
If you missed my latest segment on Global News' The Morning Show, catch up below!…
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December 5, 2018
Holiday Travel Tips
This simple list of holiday travel rules will make travel during the holidays easier and…
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November 29, 2018
What Frequent Flyer Programs Don’t Want You to Know
If you feel like you can’t win with frequent flyer programs, you might be right.…
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November 29, 2018
Top Tech-Friendly Airlines
Comfort and food aren’t necessarily important to travelers nowadays. So what is? Entertainment and technology.…
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November 12, 2018
Win a Helene Clarkson Gift Card
Enter to win a $300 Gift Card and select the outfit of your choice from Canadian…
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November 6, 2018
Win a Getaway to Tofino
Contest runs from November 1st to November 30th, 2018 For a breath-taking combination of adventure…
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October 31, 2018
Best Places in the World to Celebrate Halloween
Halloween isn't celebrated all over the world, but there are a few destinations where a…
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October 25, 2018
How Anyone Can Get An Upgrade
There is nothing nicer than getting an upgrade when you are traveling…and it may just…
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October 25, 2018
Common Travel Scams And What You Should Do
Tourist scams are an inevitable part of traveling, especially in certain countries. Here are a…
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October 18, 2018
Cannabis & Cross-Border Travel
With the legalization of marijuana officially here in Canada, a question that may be on…
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October 9, 2018
How To Be An Eco-Friendly Tourist
Recently, on October 8th, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, a group of scientists convened by…
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October 4, 2018
Do You Really Need Travel Insurance?
Even small, unexpected medical emergencies away from home can lead to thousands of dollars in…
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October 4, 2018
Here’s Why You Should Take That Red Eye
Some travelers avoid them at all costs, while others consider them their number one choice...…
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September 27, 2018
Internet-Free Travel Apps
So you have finally booked your dream trip abroad. Now the ultimate question: to splurge…
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September 24, 2018
#GTFO: Marrakesh, Morocco
This article first appeared in Vancouver LIVING Magazine, December 2017. Marrakesh, Morocco is an incredible imperial…
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September 16, 2018
The Cheapest Time to Book Holiday Airfare in 2018
Although it seems like summer just ended, fall is moving in which means the holidays…
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September 10, 2018
The Dirtiest Spot in an Airport isn’t What You Think
Are you one of the travelers that always seems to catch that infamous airline cold?…
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September 6, 2018
What Pilots Want You to Know About Flying
I know that the fear of flying is very real for many people…but the stats…
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September 6, 2018
What to Ask for if You’re Bumped Off a Flight
Planes are generally flying completely full these days, so incidents of denied boarding can be…
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September 5, 2018
Summer Vacation Doesn’t Need to End Just Because School is in Session
With the first day of school upon us, there is excitement over seeing friends and…
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September 4, 2018
Is Travelling “Wasted” on Young Children?
I always hear this comment when parents take babies or young children travelling… “why bother…
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September 1, 2018
How to Prevent and Handle Luggage Theft
Unfortunately theft can happen anywhere. On my family trip to South Africa a few years…
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August 30, 2018
Don’t Visit a Winery Without This…
With fall just around the corner, now is the perfect time extend your summer by visiting the…
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August 30, 2018
Coping with Motion Sickness
If you have even been car sick, sea sick or even nauseated on a plane…
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August 29, 2018
The Key to Minimalist Packing
This week, Air Canada and West Jet have bumped their first-checked bag fee from $25…
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August 29, 2018
Internet Safety Abroad
Nowadays, everything is online. Which is super convenient for us travellers, but it also puts…
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August 20, 2018
Can You Travel During Hurricane Season?
Current hurricane warning: Hurricane Lane, Hawaii. Hurricanes are never good, but especially if they happen…
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August 16, 2018
How to Avoid Getting Held Up by the TSA
If you aren’t careful, getting through security - depending on how busy the airport is…
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August 16, 2018
Dos and Don’ts of Developing World Travel
Travelling around North America or Europe can be very different from travelling around more chaotic…
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August 9, 2018
Travelling Abroad Checklist
International travel can be challenging on a number of levels. Visas, passports, currency and other…
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August 2, 2018
Be Prepared For These Unexpected Travel Expenses
Unfortunately…sometimes no matter how much planning and budgeting goes into your trip, you can end…
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July 26, 2018
How to Handle Travelling with Allergies
People with allergies know better than anyone that being proactive is really important for preventing…
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July 26, 2018
Are You Keeping Your Children Safe In Flight?
Flying with children is always stressful and often expensive, when it comes to our children’s…
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July 20, 2018
Don’t Miss These Key Steps in Your Hotel Check Out
Checking out of a hotel seems like a simple enough process, but it can sometimes…
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July 19, 2018
How Much to Tip on Vacation
Tipping…it’s something that can stump even the most seasoned travelers. Exactly how much are you…
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July 18, 2018
What the Tropical Sunscreen Ban Means for You
A recent study published in the Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology found that it…
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July 18, 2018
Best Airlines of 2018
Every year I look forward to the Skytrax awards. It’s the world’s largest airline passenger…
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July 12, 2018
Tips for Booking a Vacation Rental
Sometimes a rental property is the best option when traveling…especially to places like Hawaii or…
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July 12, 2018
Avoid Passport Troubles
So many travellers often forget to check the passport rules for each individual country that…
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June 19, 2018
Hotel Safety amid New ‘Do Not Disturb’ Policies
A new policy at the Hilton, which is also quickly being adopted by hotels worldwide,…
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June 12, 2018
Don’t Miss Out On These Holiday Flight Savings
Although it seems like summer just ended, fall is moving in... which means the holidays…
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May 17, 2018
Tricks to Make Travel More Affordable
One of the most common reasons I hear from people who don’t travel is that…
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May 11, 2018
Unique Travel Gadgets
Over the many years I have spent in the travel industry there have been some…
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May 11, 2018
Here’s How You Could Vacation Like a Royal
Well we know that the Royals call palaces home…but what about when they are on…
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May 7, 2018
Which Vacations Shouldn’t You Book Online?
A recent Forrester Research study suggests that fewer people are booking vacations online. With all…
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May 7, 2018
Get Through the Airport like a Pro
There’s nothing worse than running late for a flight only to end up stuck in…
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May 4, 2018
Are You an Annoying Traveler?
Traveling can be stressful. Some things are inevitable…line ups, security checks, cramped airplanes and those…
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May 2, 2018
Advice for Anxious Travelers
There are a lot of things you can make you worry when you’re traveling…and if…
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May 2, 2018
Tricks for Getting an Upgrade
Well, there is nothing nicer than getting an ‘upgrade’ when you are traveling…and it may…
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May 2, 2018
Rules for Currency
What is best way to pay for things when traveling outside of Canada? This is…
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May 2, 2018
Maximize your Vacation Time without Taking More Time Off
If it never seems like you never get enough holidays to satisfy your inner traveler,…
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May 2, 2018
Simple Ways to Make Sure You’re Not an Annoying Flyer
Chances are if you have flown before - you have been annoyed by a fellow…
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May 2, 2018
Pets on a Plane
Flying with your pet can be a stressful experience. Not only because of the rules,…
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May 2, 2018
Strange Laws that can Ruin your Vacation
What a sure way to ruin a vacation? How about getting a fine or even…
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May 2, 2018
Traveling with an Injury
Injuring yourself doesn’t necessarily mean you have to cancel your travel plans. You can manage…
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May 2, 2018
5 Ways to Make Travel More Affordable
One of the most common reasons I hear from people who don’t travel is that…
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May 2, 2018
Rideshare Tips
Since we don’t have rideshare services here in BC, us Vancouverites may need a few…
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May 2, 2018
How to Plan a Family Reunion Vacation
Many extended families don’t all live in the same city so what better way to…
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May 2, 2018
Traveling Green
Nowadays, sustainability and reducing one’s eco footprint is something many of us practice at home.…
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May 2, 2018
What to do if your Air Plane Depressurizes
We all know the phrase... "Should the cabin experience sudden pressure loss, Oxygen masks will…
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May 2, 2018
Packing for a Weekend Getaway
Packing for a weekend getaway can be a challenge. There always seems to be a…
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May 2, 2018
Nonrefundable Hotel Rates
Did you know that some hotels actually offer a lower rate for a prepaid, non-refundable…
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May 2, 2018
Luggage Woes
It’s becoming more and more common for the average air traveler to be faced with…
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May 2, 2018
Lessons Learned Traveling
There are definitely some harsh realities a traveler can face, and unfortunately many have the…
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May 2, 2018
Language Lessons
Learning a whole new language before you go on vacation is tough. But it’s important…
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May 2, 2018
How to Sleep on a Plane
Well, whether it’s a long-haul flight or a red eye, sleeping on a flight can…
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May 2, 2018
Girlfriends Getaway Ideas
Whether it’s mother-daughter bonding, an school friend's reunion, birthday parties or a bachelorette party, girlfriends'…
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May 2, 2018
Frequent Flyer Miles
One of the great myths of airline travel is that you can still get a…
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May 2, 2018
Foreign Hotel Tips
Last year – Canadians took a record number of trips overseas. It’s amazing how much…
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May 2, 2018
Dealing with Travel Troubles
Travel and trouble are two words you definitely don’t want to see in the same…
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April 26, 2018
Beach Vacation Etiquette
The last thing I want to do is be the fun police, but there are…
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April 26, 2018
What Not to Wear to the Airport
Getting through security can be pretty stressful at the best of times, but wearing the…
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April 26, 2018
Can You Get Kicked Off the Plane?
It seems like it’s more and more often that we hear about someone or multiple…
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April 26, 2018
Meet Claire
Claire Newell is a travel expert, author and a recognized authority on the travel industry.…
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April 26, 2018
Avoid Travel Inconveniences
With more and more travelers taking to the skies every year – you’re bound to…
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April 26, 2018
Keeping your Vacation within Budget
Well it can be tough for many people to come up with the extra cash…
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April 26, 2018
Tips for Travelling Anywhere
Whether you're an experienced or novice traveller, these tips will apply to you no matter…
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April 23, 2018
Pre-Trip Medical Tips
A recent study by Leger and Valneva indicates that approximately 88% of Canadian familiesare planning…
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