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After a wintering in the Bahamas, the Boatel re-opens for another season at Toronto's Harbourfront Centre June 1st for its 6th year of operation. For more details see www.boatel.ca

So often we are asked questions about the concept of the Boatel. I will try answer the FAQ?

Question: How many Boatels are there?

Answer: There are about a dozen Boat Bed & Breakfast in North America. We are the only one in Toronto.

Question: Why would someone want to stay on a Boat?

Answer: Have you ever walked past a

Our part of San Diego is known for great beaches, restaurants, and shopping.

In addition, here are my Top Ten Favorite Only-in-La Jolla Activities:

1. Take a surf lesson. Surf Diva in La Jolla Shores is the world's #1 surf school for women - and they also offer co-ed surf camps for would-be surfers ages 5-17.  Established in 1996 by twin sisters Izzy and Coco Tihanyi, Surf Diva also has a beachy clothing boutique on Avenida de la Playa.

2.  Go hiking in Torrey Pines State Reserve. Of the eight sho

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Many cities offer Segway tours that cover more territory than walking--and use no gasoline

Visiting Carmel-by-the-Sea is an amazing experience for everybody who appreciates serene, breathtaking views, unique restaurants and beautiful art galleries. Located on the Pacific coast, about 120 miles south of San Fransisco, Carmel is a must see place for everybody traveling through Northern California. There are no street lights or parking meters in the little village of Carmel. Once you arrive, it seems that time stands still as you stroll through the town streets taking in the character an

Lately, I’ve been traveling a lot so I’ve had time to read those inflight magazines. The other day I was on an American Airlines flight and was able to read theAmerican Way magazine. To my surprise I found an article about the hospitality industry using social media, which obviously caught my attention.

I know there are many tools out there that focus on research and analytics but there is one research/analytic tool that is specific to the hospitality industry, it only works with hotels and it’s

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Now, I have a new passion.
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Sapient Nitro, an integrated marketing and technology company headquartered in Boston with a presence in Miami Beach, has recently partnered with Tourism Queensland for Million Dollar Memo, a corporate travel incentive contest for companies around the world. If you've got a company of at least 3 employees, submit a 60-second video for the chance to win a five-star, million-dollar trip of a lifetime to Queensland.  The deadline is May 1st.

This isn't the first time, Sapient Nitro and Tourism Quee

You have to see it to believe ii.

The brand new, much touted new Terminal 2 that just opened at San Francisco’s International Airport.

The video news clip is interesting, but less so than the terminal itself.

It may be one of the most modern, most chic, most green  airport terminals in the country, if not the world.

USA Today Travel report on such luxuries  as 350 power outlets for the “laptop-tethered business traveler,” a “recomposure” zone for passengers once they have cleared security, featuri

You can feel, hear, see and smell it as soon as you walk outside, the warm air, the chirping of the birds, the crocus, day lilies and daffodils pushing up through the ground, the mounds of snow melting you finally realize spring has sprung.

The busiest birding season begins in April, when blackbirds, waterfowl, sparrows, and the first warblers return. The Migrants start arriving in Southern Maine and Portland about a week ahead of Acadia and Bangor. April 1st Robins and Song Sparrows have return

Perhaps because of the rare natural beauty of its beaches, Portugal is one of the preferred destinations in Europe for sun-seekers and sea-lovers.

#1. Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz and its outskirts are favored with a group of beaches with extensive miles of golden sands, surrounded by majestic cliffs.

#2. Praia da Adraga

The golden sands, the pure Atlantic waters and the coastline with magnificent cliffs turn the Adraga beach into real good spot for spots.

#3. Foz do Lizandro

More than a summer resort, this

When was the last time you stood in awe as a glacier showed or an ice berg appeared or an eagle descends from the sky? Explore Vietnam in water through cruising in Vietnam and imagine your sense of wonder as you glide past the Halong Bay and Mekong delta or jewel of the bay. Cruising is rapidly increasing in popularity. Consider the top picks of Vietnam cruises and enjoy a week-long luxury river cruises in the Southern Mekong Delta to cruising through the beautiful 4000 Islands region of Laos. S

Part three of a four-part series.

Beyond the mind-numbing daily updates about Prince Wiliam and almost-Princess Kate in the newspapers, the real issue for Londoners is the chaos. And chaos it already is. My usual bike ride to work - past Buckingham Palace, around Parliament Square, and beneath Big Ben - has been ruined. Well, marginally diverted, as part of it has already been sectioned off for Royal Wedding party tents.

The roads from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey are being repaved, ca

Scuba Dive on Portugal Dream Coast is amazing. Lots of places to dive and practise the favourite sport. You will be involved with the Atlantic Ocean with water temperatures between 13 and 24º Celsius degrees ( 55 to 75 Fahrenaight).

Another great surprise will be the distance you can see around, till a maximum of 15 metres visibility. Our advice to the best suit is one between 5 and 7 mm wet or semi dry ones.

Another important information for you has travel is that lots of beaches at Portugal Dr