Canada Travel Tips and News
NEW YORK - Fewer U.S. hotels are offering free breakfasts, more are charging for late cancellation, and more are offering free in-room wireless Internet access. Ironically, though, the more you pay for your room, the less likely you are to get free Wi-Fi.
Those are some of the findings from a recent survey of 10,000 hotels conducted by Smith Travel Research for the American Hotel & Lodging Association.
Popularity: 11% [?]
NEW BERLIN, Wis. - Is an authentic African safari on your life-list? Here’s some advice from The Sportsman Channel’s CEO Michael Cooley on how to arrange one without breaking the bank
Tops on Cooley’s list of safari destinations is South Africa’s Kruger National Park, http://www.krugerpark.co.za. Cooley said the park “is managed well with superb infrastructure. For budget-seekers, Kruger Park rest camps offers self-catering lodges, bungalows, family cottages and huts.” He also recommends the Mopani Rest Camp, which is one of the newest camps. The park offers guided safaris, self-drive safaris and even an eight-day safari for disabled travellers.
Popularity: 11% [?]
The price of gasoline may be climbing, but that’s no reason to completely turn your back on four-wheel transportation when you plan your next vacation.
Michigan is celebrating the Year of the Car - http://tinyurl.com/5rgkmz - observing a century of automobile history since Henry Ford’s introduction of the Model T and William Durant’s formation of General Motors. This website, part of Michigan’s official travel and tourism presentation, provides links to car shows, car museums and car collections to see all over the place.
Popularity: 15% [?]
NEW YORK - If you’re considering travelling to the U.S. this summer, check out Travel and Leisure’s “50 reasons to love the U.S.A. now” in the magazine’s July issue and online at http://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/50-reasons-to-love-the-usa-now.
The guide, described by the magazine as “highly opinionated,” is divided into four geographic regions (Northeast & Mid-Atlantic, West & Southwest, South & Southeast and Midwest) with listings for every state.
Popularity: 12% [?]
VANCOUVER - Pedestrians in downtown New York City might be startled to hear Canadian northerners discussing an oncoming polar bear.
Once the bear has their attention, those within range of new “whispering window” ads that emit sound over the city’s sidewalks get a prompt on their cellphones to watch a free short video showing a mish-mash of Canadian scenes.
Popularity: 18% [?]
VANCOUVER - Pedestrians in downtown New York City might be startled to hear Canadian northerners discussing an oncoming polar bear.
Once the bear has their attention, those within range of new “whispering window” ads that emit sound over the city’s sidewalks get a prompt on their cellphones to watch a free short video showing a mish-mash of Canadian scenes.
Popularity: 20% [?]
VANCOUVER - Pedestrians in downtown New York City might be startled to hear Canadian northerners discussing an oncoming polar bear.
Once the bear has their attention, those within range of new “whispering window” ads that emit sound over the city’s sidewalks get a prompt on their cellphones to watch a free short video showing a mish-mash of Canadian scenes.
Popularity: 19% [?]
What is a Passport?
A Canada passport is an internationally recognized travel document that verifies the identity and nationality of the bearer. It is also the best possible photo identification you can have. A valid Canadian passport is required to enter and leave most foreign countries.
Popularity: 23% [?]