Blog Entries by Rod Charles

The Vikings are Charting New Courses for 2013

(0) Comments | Posted January 26, 2013 | 4:16 PM

Viking River Cruises is planning to leave an even bigger wake in 2013.

The company will launch eight new longships in 2013. Expansion will include four new itineraries, among them a 23-day European Soujourn from Basel to Budapest.

The new ships have integrated innovations such as...

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Crop Over 2013: Too Late For Rio Carnival? Consider Barbados' Summer Festival (PHOTOS)

(0) Comments | Posted January 26, 2013 | 3:41 PM

As anyone who's ever suffered through a Canadian winter knows, it's never too early to start thinking about your next tropical visit. Especially where caribbean festivals are concerned.

The catch is that it's almost too late to get in on the action at the Carnivals in Rio or Trinidad...

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The EX: A Look Back At The Canadian National Exhibition (PHOTOS)

(0) Comments | Posted August 24, 2012 | 10:23 AM

The Canadian National Exhibition (The EX) is in full swing in Toronto.

Rides, The Air Show, and so many delicious, unhealthy food choices. There are many reasons to visit The EX and almost everyone who has ever visited has a...

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Casa de Campo: A Resort Of 'Firsts'

(0) Comments | Posted August 19, 2012 | 2:08 PM

I'm thrilled upon arrival at Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic when my guide shows me my sweet new ride: a shiny red golf cart.

Okay, it wasn't a Lamborghini or Rolls-Royce, and I've endured plenty of teasing from my colleagues for being "proud" of driving a golf cart.

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Scam City: TV Host Conor Woodman Helps Viewers Avoid Fraud

(6) Comments | Posted June 13, 2012 | 12:18 PM

Travel expert and author Conor Woodman is visiting tourist hotspots in his new show Scam City.

His goal? To get scammed so you don't have to.

“The guidebooks will tell you exactly what to see,” said Woodman. “Using hidden cameras, I’ll uncover the scams that are a nightmare for...

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Top 10 Highest Mountains In The World

(1) Comments | Posted May 31, 2012 | 7:58 AM

Canadian mountain climber Shriya Shah-Klorfine was among four climbers who died while trying to scale Mount Everest on May 19.

"German doctor Eberhard Schaaf, 62, 55-year-old Wang-yi Fa of China and 44-year-old South Korean mountaineer Song Won-bin also died on the mountain that day."

Mountaineering isn't for the...

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The Chandelier: Sparkling, Classy Cocktail Fun In Vegas

(0) Comments | Posted May 28, 2012 | 12:30 PM

The Chandelier at Cosmopolitan seems a little over the top, even for Las Vegas.

That's because the entire three-level bar sits inside a chandelier, a dazzling and elegant structure made up of some two million beaded crystals.

The venue holds up to 500 guests,...

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Bad Roads In Canada? It Could Be Much Worse

(10) Comments | Posted May 6, 2012 | 6:02 PM

The CBC recently ran a story saying that the city of Toronto had some of the worst roads in the province.

According to the article "Toronto nabs 5 of 10 spots in worst roads survey" (based on research from the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA)), Canada's largest...

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Top Travel Destinations For Canadians

(25) Comments | Posted May 1, 2012 | 9:38 AM

What are your top travel destinations?

It's no secret that Canadians love to travel. But where do we travel to the most?

Hotels.com® has uncovered exactly where in the world Canadians are going to indulge their international travel desires.

The United States is our closest neighbour so...

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Cannabis Ban In The Netherlands Leaves Some Fuming

(5) Comments | Posted April 27, 2012 | 11:53 AM

The days of travelling to the Netherlands to get high are probably over.

According to Reuters, “A controversial law that will make it harder for foreign tourists to buy cannabis at the Netherlands' famous coffee shops has been upheld by a Dutch court. The law is targeted at...

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Cool Train Rides You Have To Try

(8) Comments | Posted April 26, 2012 | 12:05 PM

When we think of great train rides we often think of Europe. And it’s true – you simply can’t visit places like London, Germany or Switzerland without enjoying the rail experience at least once.

But there are train rides to be found all over the world that are just...

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Picasso Exhibit Arrives In Toronto

(1) Comments | Posted April 25, 2012 | 12:08 PM

Over 150 masterpieces by Pablo Picasso will be displayed at the Art Gallery Of Ontario (AGO) in Toronto.

For the first time since 1964, works from Picasso's private collections will be displayed for the public at the AGO beginning May 1 and running through August 26. These works are...

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Welcome to HuffPost Canada Travel!

(1) Comments | Posted April 24, 2012 | 9:00 AM

It's arrived!

The Huffington Post Canada Travel is up and running. This launch represents an opportunity to do what we do best -- highlight the things that make our country cool and showcase interesting locations around the world.

One of the most amazing things about Canadians is that you can't...

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World's Sexiest Beaches: Guess Which Ones Made Our List

(0) Comments | Posted April 20, 2012 | 11:15 AM

A nice beach isn't difficult to find. Let's face it, sometimes any old pile of sand near a nice body of water on a nice day will do.

Especially if you've just suffered through nine months of winter.

But if you're interested in going to a beach that will...

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National Buffalo Wing Festival A Celebration Fit For A King

(0) Comments | Posted April 10, 2012 | 11:38 AM

Listening to the founder of the National Buffalo Wing Festival talk about chicken wings is like listening to a pastor talk about right and wrong.

Trust me, that's a fitting analogy because in this town wings are a religion. And you better believe that when it comes to...

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