So before you answer that let’s take a step back. At the moment many of the airlines are charging for checked baggage. So if you are travelling on a budget then what you do is you bring your maximum carry on which is one personal item and one carry on. Now as you know this… Continue reading Would you pay for your carry-on?
Author: Lesley Keyter
Lesley Keyter is the face of travel in the fast growing city of Calgary. Every week since 1997 she has has featured live on the Morning News Global TV.
Pay as you fly
Yes – that’s what you do. Not only do you pay in advance for your ticket but you continue to pay as you fly. Want a blanket? Pay up. Want some ear phones? Pay up. Want some food? Yep – you got it! Unless you are happy to make a meal out of cookies which… Continue reading Pay as you fly
Get out the way!
Did you see the popular video online of the people on the beach in St Martin being literally blown off their feet by a KLM Jumbo …. Yes that certainly is a sight to see – which you won’t see anymore. The massive 747 will no longer fly from St Martin to Amsterdam and instead… Continue reading Get out the way!
Things that go bump in the night
Yes it is that time of year again – Halloween Why do we love the scary stuff in life? Some of the creepiest things you can imagine are “tourist attractions”. Let’s take the Capuchin Monastery in Taormina. We did a little visit there once and when we got to the entrance of the crypt our… Continue reading Things that go bump in the night
The ships of war
If you love history and you love ships I can bet that whenever you go to a destination if you get the chance you will tour a ship – either modern or ancient. If you go to England you must try to divert down to Portsmouth and do a tour of the HMS Victory –… Continue reading The ships of war
In a New York minute …
Or two we will be on our way. The Viking Star is about to depart the port of Manhattan. I am excited to see what the experience will be sailing on Viking’s new baby. A few years ago Viking River cruise asked their clients if they liked to cruise on ocean ships. They… Continue reading In a New York minute …
Putting the wind up me
Is this an expression that Canadians understand? Maybe those with British ancestry will understand. Here’s a definition – get/put the wind up somebody (British & Australian informal) to make someone feel anxious about their situation Say you’ll take him to court if he doesn’t pay up – that should putthe wind up him. See also:… Continue reading Putting the wind up me
Don’t get your knickers in a knot
Yes I know air travel can test the patience of a saint but really – the incidents of air rage are on the rise according to an article in Travellers United – read for yourself – Air rage is on the rise So what is the answer – is the problem the alcohol that is… Continue reading Don’t get your knickers in a knot
Your passport could be wrong
Yes it could. I must say that I honestly don’t understand how a passport can have a completely different name from what appears on your birth certificate. Now before you jump down my throat … I am not talking about last names. Yes, people get married and change their last name or even combine their… Continue reading Your passport could be wrong
My ship is bigger than your ship
I will be sailing on the inaugural cruise of Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas in November. This is a MOTHER of a ship. 8000 human beings including guests and crew. Wow! It got me thinking about all the choices out there and what the differences are between cruising on a small ship of, say… Continue reading My ship is bigger than your ship
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