August 30, 2005
France, Belgium publish list of worst airlinesAug. 29, 2005. 12:08 PM
PARIS (AP) Â France and Belgium have issued blacklists of airlines prohibited from using their airports, an attempt to allay public fears about flying after a recent series of deadly crashes. [Full Story]
I think I would have to be prettydesperatee to fly one of these airlines. How come Canada has never published its list of banned airlines? Are any of these on it?
Travel deficit reaches 12-year high as Canadians flock to foreign shores
Aug. 30, 2005. 01:00 AM
The travel deficit reached a 12-year high in the second quarter as Canadians spent $1.5 billion more travelling outside the country than foreigners spent visiting Canada. [Full Story]
This is not all bad news. Our tourist revenues have still increased, and our overall balance of trade is in our favour. So we like to travel!
August 23, 2005
TIME TO DISENGAGE FROM THE U.S. ECONOMYThe time has come to disengage the Canadian economy from that of the United States of America. At the risk of attracting the attention of Pat Robertson, it seems prudent for Canada to begin to disengage our economy from that of the United States before the debt-burdened U.S. economy hits the debt wall, starts to go down the tube, and takes Canada on the same ride.
Softwood lumber is not the only problem that Canada has with our ”Free” trade partner. The U.S. is consuming our mineral, fuel and water resources at an ever increasing rate. The U.S. has demonstrated a sense of ownership of our petroleum resources that is scary to me.
During the past decade Canada has brought its debt under control, has had a budgetary surplus for a number of years, and has cut government spending considerably. Not so our neighbour to the south. George Bush and company have created a budgetary and trade deficit the likes of which the world has never seen.
So what options does Canada have in dealing with George Bush’s American Empire? China and India have growing economic potential for trade. Both will have need for increased amounts of our natural resources, including softwood lumber. Increase our sales to Asia and decrease our dependence on the U.S. market place.
Tourism across the Canada-U.S. border has been on the decline in recent times.
Promote Canada more in Asian and European markets, and less in the U.S. Canadians can winter in Spain and Portugal for the same or less money than in Florida. Who needs to go to Vegas when you can go to Paris?
The more we trade with nations other than the United States the less our currency is tied to the U.S. dollar. The Euro and the Pound are much more stable than the greenback.
The time has come to “chuck” NAFTA and return to true global trade. NAFTA has proven to be a one-sided deal with all the options on the U.S. side and none on our side. This is an area where we as individuals can exercise our personal economic choices and influence our foreign trade. What we buy, and where we buy it from, and where we spend our tourist dollars is up to us as individuals. Think about it the next time you book a holiday.
Frequent sailors earn rewards in new cruise program
Aug. 20, 2005. 01:00 AM
Encore Cruises has introduced an exclusive new cruise loyalty program for Canadians, SeaPoints, in which travellers can earn rewards when booking a cruise with Encore through their travel agent. [Full Story]
Buyer beware! If you spend $10,000.00 you get a benefit worth about $100.00. This doesn't seem like much of a reward to me. I would check with some of the discount travel agencies to see whether you might do better booking through one of them. Points programs are designed to limit your choice and tie you to certain retailers.
Magnificent seven on display in waterfalls tour
Aug. 20, 2005. 01:00 AM
THORNBURY, ONT.—Imagine a journey to seven spectacular sites where you can walk through lush green forests and across valleys to see waterfalls cascading over cliffs. [Full Story]
If you find waterfalls attract you, read this article from the Toronto Star. Visit some and have fun!
August 15, 2005
Golf with the windBarnbougle Dunes on the north-east coast of Tasmania, in the final ballot for the world's top-100 list as judged by Golf magazine in the US, has become the must-visit venue for keen golfers. more
Bonjour, smiley
After a year living in Paris Jayne Tuttle was under the assumption she sounded pretty French. Apparently not. more
This amusing insight into speaking french comes from the Sydney Morning Herald.
CANADA
A polar point and shoot
Maggie Barnett
CAPTURE the northern lights and polar bears in pictures on a photography tour of the Hudson Bay town of Churchill in Manitoba, Canada.
The French connection
By Beverly Beyette
Just off Newfoundland lies France's last claim to North American territory, the colorful islands of St.-Pierre and Miquelon, where even the sun salutes Bastille Day.
A touch of France without leaving North America.
Book early and save money
Aug. 13, 2005. 01:00 AM
If thoughts of a winter vacation are the furthest thing from your mind on these lazy, hazy days of summer, you might want to think again. [Full Story]
If you are thinking of taking a winter vacation to get away from all this heat, you should read this.
The art of tracking down a Paris painting
Aug. 13, 2005. 01:00 AM
PARIS—For months while anticipating a vacation here, one thought kept rumbling through my head: maybe I could buy a painting from an undiscovered artist that would one day be worth millions. [Full Story]
WiFi boosts airline Internet
Aug. 15, 2005. 01:00 AM
When it comes to choosing his flights businessman Nicholas Keuper says the deal maker-or-breaker could be whether the surf's up. [Full Story]
British Airways struggles to end walkout chaos
Aug. 15, 2005. 01:00 AM
LONDON—British Airways said short-haul flights from London's Heathrow airport would be back to normal this morning, two and a half days after the end of a ground-crew walkout that stranded more than 100,000 passengers during the peak of the summer season. [Full Story]
This idea deserves to clean up
Aug. 15, 2005. 07:24 AM
Cape Breton may very well be one of the most scenic places in Canada, but in the middle of that East Coast paradise sits Sydney, an industrial eyesore known more for its tar ponds than anything else. Tyler Hamilton reports. [Full Story]
August 10, 2005
Down south in CanadaOn a round trip from Windsor to the falls, the nation's underbelly reveals its charms. •
If you go ... Photos
This geography lesson from the Chicago Tribune has some interesting insights into how Southern Ontario appears to our neighbours to the North.
Tourism expects highest profits since '99
Aug. 10, 2005. 06:43 AM
Fuelled by increasing airfare and cost containment strategies, the Canadian tourism industry is expected to grow by $500 million this year, according to a study released yesterday by the Conference Board of Canada. Sharda Prashad reports. [Full Story] (Toronto Star)
The Canadian Tourism Industry seems to be reaping the benefits of reduced competition ( loss of JETSGO) , plus the desire of Canadians to visit foreign lands, even in the face of increased costs. Unfortunately we don't seem to be doing a very good job of attracting others to come to Canada.
August 06, 2005
Long flights may merit more seat roomDoug English, Travel expert with the London FreePress has some interesting insights into the wonderful world of airline seat room.
Sandbanks is a pile of fun
Aug. 6, 2005. 01:00 AM
PICTON, ONT. —Sandbanks goes back almost as far as my aging memory allows, to a time when Elvis was the King, the Beatles were unheard of and the drive from Toronto was a whole lot longer than today's 2 1/2 hours. [Full Story]
More Canadians are heading overseas
Aug. 6, 2005. 01:00 AM
Canadians are heading off to see more of the world but less of the world is coming to see Canada. [Full Story]
Uniformed vacations
Aug. 6, 2005. 01:00 AM
SOMEWHERE IN ISRAEL— The jagged steel barrier lifts to let the van approach. A soldier armed with an M15 rifle warily checks me over and scans my papers carefully. She steps into a guardhouse and picks up a phone. [Full Story]
This is a vaction for the brave and adventursome!
August 04, 2005
Paris is in fashionAug. 4, 2005. 01:00 AM
Linda Lundström swears she never had designs on a travel career. But the annual shopping trips she leads to Paris have certainly become some of the most fashionable in the tourist industry. [Full Story]
It seems like a long way to go just to shop- but then I'm only a man. On our recent trip to Paris, Dianne and Meredith were torn between seeing all the sights and brousing in all the shops - fortunately most times the sight seeing won out.
Portugal's rent-a-village
Aug. 4, 2005. 01:00 AMSAN GREGORIO, PORTUGAL—Travellers don't just visit this Portuguese village — they rent it. [Full Story]
How cool is this. For about $1300.00 per night you can rent a whole village in Portugal - It has been renovated and modern services have been provided. Plan your wedding here. The party can go on all night and no one will complain- on second thought maybe you don,t need to have a wedding.
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