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Oct 29, 2026

Travel Blog

Adventure - 1 min read

"HAPPY Around Antarctica"

To help you get In the Christmas Spirit...Enjoy watching some of our loyal clients dancing in this fun video!

Sightseeing - 9 min read

Whirlwind Trip to Chicago!

To celebrate the launch of the new direct flight from Vancouver to Chicago, Air Canada and Choose Chicago invited a small group of Owner/Manager’s to experience Chicago over a couple...

River or Ocean Cruises - 4 min read

Top 6 Alaska Cruise Questions

1) Where will I go? Alaska cruise itineraries typically sail through the Inside Passage – one of the most beautiful parts of its landscape that reaches along the southeast coast....

Sea & Sand - 3 min read

Aloha Four Seasons

Want to escape the rain? Haven’t decided what to do for your winter getaway? We can hear Hawaii calling your name. Our wonderful general manager Liz, had the opportunity to...

River or Ocean Cruises - 6 min read

The Best Family Friendly Cruises

Family vacations can be hectic, as finding a destination that is both child friendly and accommodating to your family’s unique needs is sometimes challenging. Continuously flying to visit new locations...

Hotels - 2 min read

The Fairmont Empress in Victoria, BC

One of our preferred hotel partners in Victoria, BC is The Fairmont Empress, and because of our membership in the exclusive Virtuoso network, when we book clients at this hotel...

Adventure - 2 min read

Sri Lanka Wildlife Safari

Our preferred partner for Sri Lanka, one of the worlds most up and coming destinations, offers an ideal way for nature and wildlife lovers to explore this attractive island nation!...

All Inclusive - 5 min read

Top 6 Myths About All-Inclusive Vacations

You might have one friend or family member who's slightly skeptical about an All-Inclusive Vacation, and then there are all those friends and family members who LOVE them (like us!)....

Awesome Travel Stuff - 5 min read

Cruise through these exciting, unique experiences!

Happy 'Plan a Cruise' Month, from North South Travel!The CLIA has released this very informative and unexpected list of exciting and adventurous activities (both onboard, and off!) of things to...

Local Events - 2 min read

All About Africa - Join us!

YOU ARE INVITED TO OUR UPCOMING EVENT!ALL ABOUT AFRICA We are thrilled to announce our fall event highlighting some of what Africa has to offer! If visiting Africa is on...

River or Ocean Cruises - 10 min read

Regent Seven Seas Explorer - Pre-Inaugural Cruise

I won the lotto – well kind of – I opened my email on the morning of February 26th and found an invitation from Regent Seven Seas cruises – to...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 3 min read

Why You Should Work with a Virtuoso Travel Advisor

We know the internet allows you to book travel yourself – but why would you want to? Our travel experts can elevate every trip and we know how to get...

- 4 min read

Stunning Overwater Wedding Chapel At Sandals Grande St. Lucian

Sandal Resorts recently unveiled its first overwater wedding chapel at the beautiful Sandals Grande St. Lucian. Why not get married in paradise over-looking the gorgeous Caribbean Sea? Sandals Grande St....

Adventure - 4 min read

Top 5 Things To Do In & Around Brisbane

Vancouver luckily has a direct flight to Brisbane from Vancouver, BC - making travel from Western Canada easily accessible. Brisbane is a destination that is sure to have something for...

Before your trip - 5 min read

Is Travel Insurance Right For You?

Figuring out whether or not you need travel insurance can be a long and confusing process. One of the major benefits of working with a Travel Agent is that we...

Sightseeing - 15 min read

Exploring Berlin & Vienna

I just returned from a whirlwind familiarization tour of Berlin & Austria. I flew over on Austrian Airlines via Toronto to Vienna in Business Class. Business class on Austrian is...

Business - 2 min read

When Is a TMC not a TMC?

TMC stands for “Travel Management Company.” These are agencies that specialize in managing the corporate travel and logistics for companies. While some TMCs are large multi-nationals (eg. Carlson Wagonlit), others are moderate-sized single office travel...

River or Ocean Cruises - 4 min read

Are You New to Cruising? See 10 Reasons Why Cruise Vacations are Fantastic!

The travel options are truly endless... there has never been a better time to try a cruise vacation! We often speak to clients who don't think a cruise is for...

Luxury - 11 min read

A Week of Indulgence in Dubai

My first trip to Dubai was in the summer of 2008. I was expecting a lot of change as the region continues to grow and I certainly wasn’t disappointed. It...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 5 min read

Top 10 Luxury Destinations for Canadians!

At North South Travel we are a proud member of Virtuoso®, the world's leader international luxury travel network! Specializing in luxury and experiential travel, Virtuoso is a by-invitation only organization...

Adventure - 6 min read

A Weekend Storm-Watching

A weekend escape “storm-watching” In Tofino has been on my list for a couple of years now. I had often tried to plan a trip but the long drive made it harder...

Culture & History - 5 min read

Craig's Familiarization Tour To Spain

This FAM was organized via Virtuoso and hosted by Made for Spain, one of the fantastic onsite suppliers we work with. This trip concentrated on the Andalucia area of Spain....

Luxury - 6 min read

Crystal Cruises to Expand in Ocean, River, Yacht, Residences and...Air!

Crystal Cruises Plans to Become First and Only Hospitality Brand to Offer Luxurious Explorations and Adventures for Ocean, Expedition, River, Yacht and Air Exactly 25 years after Crystal Cruises set its...

Before your trip - 2 min read

The Value of Travel Agents

You may have seen the many headlines around the world with lines such as "Travel Agents Save the Day as Lufthansa Strikes Strands Thousands," and I can tell you that...

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