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The Informed Traveler

The Informed Traveler is a weekly travel podcast dedicated to bringing you the latest travel news trends and destination ideas. Each week we dive into the latest travel stories and how they effect you, the traveler. Plus we provide insight traveling to interesting destinations and and useful travel tips to help you along the way.

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39:59

Cruising the Amazon River & Fox Harb'r Resort, Nova...

The Informed Traveler ·

2024/05/25

Travel Expert Onanta Forbes is traveling the world again, last week she was in Ecuador and was cruising along the Amazon River so we'll catch up with her to hear about her adventures. Then we'll head to Nova Scotia and visit the Fox Harb'r Resort located on the north side of Nova Scotia. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up. Support the Show.

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39:02

All Inclusive Resorts vs Cruises & The Rio Perdido...

The Informed Traveler ·

2024/05/19

On this week's podcast Travel Expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss the on going debate on which is better, staying at an all-inclusive resort or taking a cruise. We'll discuss the pros and cons of both. Plus, we'll head to Costa Rica and learn about the Rio Perdido Resort which features luxurious forest bungalows dotted across a beautiful 1,500-acre reserve. It looks absolutely fabulous. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination

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21:59

Santa Monica and Madame Tussauds Hollywood

The Informed Traveler ·

2024/05/11

This week’s podcast is all about Los Angeles as we just returned from the LA area after attending the annual IPW conference hosted by Discover LA, the US Travel Association and Brand USA. It’s a travel conference held every year attended by various buyers and international media who meet up with destination reps from all over the United States. While there we managed to visit a few of the areas around Los Angeles and chat with the representatives from Santa Monica and Madame Tussauds

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39:40

Timeshare Exit Scams & Ireland's Atlantic and...

The Informed Traveler ·

2024/05/04

On our podcast this week we talk about Timeshares. There's some disturbing stories appearing about timeshare scams when trying exit your timeshare agreement so travel expert Onanta Forbes joins us to discuss what's going on and what can be done. Then, Travel Journalist and writer Paula Worthington shares her recent adventure in Ireland so we'll find out where she went and what she did in Ireland. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few

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36:54

Sports Tourism and 124 On Queen Hotel, NOTL

The Informed Traveler ·

2024/04/27

A recent survey from Flight Centre Travel Group, showed that sports tourism is more popular than ever with almost half of Canadians planning a trip focused on attending a sporting event. So on this week's podcast Travel Expert Onanta Forbes and I will discuss the popularity of Sports Tourism. Then well head to Niagara on the Lake, Ontario to chat with the GM of the 124 on Queen Hotel, not only to learn about the hotel but also what Niagara on the Lake has to offer visitors. And, Ken Stewart

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37:14

Fear of Flying and MSC's World Europa

The Informed Traveler ·

2024/04/20

If you've heard any of the stories lately involving the airline industry about parts falling off aircraft and industry workers saying our planes aren't safe, it might make you a little nervous to fly. And those stories only add to the anxiety nervous flyers already have. So on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss how to help get over that fear of flying. Then we'll talk cruising again with David Yeskel, the Cruise Guru. We'll have the

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35:16

Skip-Gen Travel & the Sun Princess

The Informed Traveler ·

2024/04/13

Have you heard of Skip-Gen Travel? You might have done it without knowing that there was a name for it. It's where the grandparents leave their children behind and take the grandkids on a trip. So on our podcast this week travel expert Onanta Forbes will join us to chat about Skip Gen Travel. Then we'll talk cruising, our good friend and regular guest of the podcast David Yeskel, the Cruise Guru will join us for the first of two segments on the newest cruise ships. This week David will

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30:12

Travel Scams & The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival

The Informed Traveler ·

2024/04/06

On our podcast this week travel expert Onanta Forbes will join us to chat about travel scams and what to watch for. Then we'll talk comedy, more specifically the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival. The festival has expanded across the country from Vancouver to Halifax and into Spokane, Washington so we'll get some insight from one of the organizers. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round

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28:39

Travel Trends from Virtuoso & Hotel X Toronto

The Informed Traveler ·

2024/03/30

A recent travel survey from the people at Virtuoso came up with some interesting findings on things like traveling in the off-season and enjoying more cultural activities and sites, so on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join us to discuss some of those findings. Then we'll head to Toronto and visit with the Marketing Director for the Hotel X Toronto to learn about their new spa and the other amenities and activities they have to offer. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot

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33:43

Luna Tours, Puerto Vallarta & Cartegena With Two Travel

The Informed Traveler ·

2024/03/23

If you've listening to our podcast for the past few months you'll know that travel expert Onanta Forbes has been spending the winter near Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. This week she'll share some of the tours she'd been on with Luna Tours so we'll chat with her about that. Then we'll have a conversation with the founder of TwoTravel who specialize in travel services to areas of Columbia and Mexico. The area we're going to focus on this week is Cartegena, Columbia. so

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33:42

Onanta at Casa Velas & Moab, Utah

The Informed Traveler ·

2024/03/17

While we were touring the area of Loreto, Mexico recently, travel expert Onanta Forbes was exploring the area of Riviera Nayarit, Mexico. And one place she stopped at was the Casa Velas all inclusive resort. And it was there where she had a chat with the Leisure Sales manager so we have that conversation for you this week. Plus, Dani Musse from Booking.com will join us again for this month's destination recommendation. She'll be showcasing Moab, Utah this time around. And, Ken Stewart from

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36:54

On location in Loreto, Mexico (Part 2)

The Informed Traveler ·

2024/03/10

On this week's podcast we share the last 4 days of our 7 day adventure visiting Loreto, California Baja Sur, Mexico. It was a busy 4 days that included visiting San Javier Mission, founded by the Jesuits in 1699. Visiting the newly opened Cordelia Resort and Spa. Sailing out on the Pacific Ocean searching for gray whales. Hiking Tripui Hill and touring the north part of Loreto Bay onboard a luxurious catamaran. Support the show

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33:20

On location in Loreto, Mexico (Part 1)

The Informed Traveler ·

2024/03/04

On this week's podcast we share the first 3 days of our 7 day adventure visiting Loreto, Mexico. While staying at the Hotel Santa Fe our activities so far have been whale watching and exploring the islands and islets of Conception Bay. Support the show

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40:15

Lynx Air's Demise, Baggage Fee Increases &...

The Informed Traveler ·

2024/02/24

Lots of news happening on the airline front on both sides of the border so on our podcast this week travel expert Onanta Forbes will join us to discuss Lynx airlines ceasing of operations and the increase in the baggage fees with US carriers. Plus, we'll have a conversation with a couple in Australia who host their own travel podcast mostly about Australia titled BeachTravelWine. They are Leanne and Lyle McCabe and they're actually located in Queensland, Australia so we'll get some

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36:49

Secrets Bahia Mita Surf & Spa Resort & TravelZoo's...

The Informed Traveler ·

2024/02/18

We've got 5 destination ideas for you on this week's podcast as Susan Cato from TravelZoo will join us to share their Best Bets list for 2024. Plus, we'll check in with Onanta Forbes who is spending the winter in Mexico and she's got a special guest lined up for us from the Secrets Bahia Mita Surf & Spa Resort located at Banderas Bay near Puerto Vallarta. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with

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34:50

Long Stay Tips & Istanbul, Turkey

The Informed Traveler ·

2024/02/10

On our podcast this week we're going to talk about long stays, our resident travel expert Onanta Forbes is doing just that and has been staying in Mexico for the past few weeks and plans to stay for a couple of more months so we'll get some insight and tips from her on what to do when planning for a long stay somewhere. Plus, we'll chat with travel creator Max Zaharenkov who has traveled extensively throughout the world and shares his experiences on his website Zaharenkov.com. One of

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27:45

International Driving Permits & Booking.com's Most...

The Informed Traveler ·

2024/02/03

On our podcast this week we talk about International Driving Permits or IDP's. Travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss why you need one. Then the folks from Booking.com will join me to share their list of the friendliest or most welcoming destinations and we'll reveal where the friendliest destination in Canada is. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few destination ideas and travel deals with our Weekly Round Up. Support the show

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37:58

Travel Trends for 2024 & Tulum's New Airport

The Informed Traveler ·

2024/01/28

The folks at Contiki recently came out with their list of the Top Travel Trends for 2024 so on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss what those trends are. Plus, the new international airport in Tulum opened a few months ago so we're going to talk with Travis Bembenek, CEO of the Mexico News Daily who took a tour of the airport back in December. Speaking of Mexico, our good friend Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions is in Mexico this week staying at

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36:57

World's Largest Cruise Ship & Exploring Grenada

The Informed Traveler ·

2024/01/20

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38:21

When Bad Weather Affects Your Trip & Exploring Montreal

The Informed Traveler ·

2024/01/13

One of the issues that will always affect your travel plans is weather. It can delay flights and bring traffic to a halt. So on this week's podcast travel expert Onanta Forbes will join us with a few tips to help you prepare for any weather issues that may arise. Plus travel writer Debra Smith will join us this week, she was recently in Montreal so we'll get some insight on what to see and do in Montreal. And, Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions will be along to give us a few

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