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Sep 13, 2026

Travel Blog

Culture & History - 6 min read

Scotland in Style: A Personal Journey Through Heritage, Coastlines, and Luxury

Join me on a luxury journey through Scotland — from countryside castles and coastal walks to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Discover hidden gems, historic landmarks, and Virtuoso-exclusive stays that made...

River or Ocean Cruises - 3 min read

Exploring the Seas with Explora Journeys

I had the privilege of sailing on the relatively new (launched 2021) Explora Journey I from the International Cruise port in San Pedro in April 2024. Our 6 night sailing...

River or Ocean Cruises - 1 min read

The Benefits of Solo Cruising

One of the greatest benefits of solo cruising is the opportunity for unique experiences tailored entirely to your preferences. Whether it’s indulging in a cooking class in Italy or soaking...

River or Ocean Cruises - 1 min read

What is Wave Season?

Wave Season is a term that every avid traveler and cruising enthusiast should know. It is the term used to describe the peak booking period for cruising, occurring primarily in...

River or Ocean Cruises - 1 min read

Small Ship Cruising

Choosing between small ship sailing and larger vessels is difficult, but the advantages of small ships are hard to ignore. Small ships offer an intimate and personalized experience that larger...

River or Ocean Cruises - 2 min read

Ocean Cruising vs. River Cruising

When it comes to planning your next cruise holiday, the choice between river and ocean cruising can significantly impact your experience. Understanding the key differences between these two options is...

- 1 min read

Pole to Pole with Hurtigruten Cruises

Photo by Hans-Jurgen Mager on UnsplashYou could start the trip of a lifetime from right here in Vancouver on August 2nd, 2023! If you’ve got 94 days and approximately $75,000...

Adventure - 6 min read

Secrets of Sicily: A self-guided cycling Adventure

Sicily has long been the crossroads of the Mediterranean. Over the past centuries, merchants, immigrants, traders, and tourists have all flocked to this seductively beautiful island. Situated right in the...

- 7 min read

Toronto for Families

Ginger Blum and her family live big in Toronto...

Hotels - 2 min read

The Standard Hotel Miami

Every once and awhile we come across a hotel that, while not strictly a 5 star luxury property, amazes and delights us. Such is the case with the Standard Hotel...

Sightseeing - 4 min read

Rediscovery Seattle!

The city that's so close, yet so far away for too long. It's time to rediscover Seattle!

Adventure - 2 min read

Ponant Yacht Cruises & Expeditions to Papua New Guinea

Join on to this true adventure to one of the last great undiscovered regions of the world, Papua New Guinea. Explore this unique land and learn about the diverse and...

All Inclusive - 4 min read

Paradise Found Palmaïa - The House of AïA

North South Travel Advisor Ginger Blum shares her amazing experience at Mexico's exciting new wellness property Palmaia. All images are unfiltered, personal images -

Sightseeing - 5 min read

Air Canada Race Switzerland 2021

Anne Bird reports back from Air Canada's Race in Switzerland -

- 4 min read

Landscapes of the Canadian Maritimes with Insight Vacations

Coach Touring is back, with it's social atmosphere and fantastic value.

Luxury - 2 min read

Tahiti & The Society Islands with Paul Gauguin Cruises

Escape from everything to a South Pacific paradise where culture and nature amaze and inspire. Endless activities or absolutely nothing but rest and relaxation. The choice is yours aboard the...

Luxury - 1 min read

Welcome to the World of Belmond

For that upcoming trip of a lifetime, allow yourself to be enraptured with the romance and luxury of Belmond.

River or Ocean Cruises - 2 min read

North South Travel Cruise Groups

No matter which direction your post pandemic travels take you, we've got you covered with our hosted cruise departures, exclusive to North South Travel. Five cruises visiting five very different...

River or Ocean Cruises - 4 min read

6 Cruise Companies For Solo Travellers

Dreaming of traveling the world in your own private sanctuary? Ever thought when life gets beyond busy that you need some downtime to yourself? Pick up those books collecting dust...

River or Ocean Cruises - 2 min read

Portugal's Stunning Porto & Douro River Valley with AmaWaterways

​Porto & Beyond

Awesome Travel Stuff - 3 min read

5 Sustainable Travel Ideas We Love

*Image courtesy of Virtuoso Advisor Ryan Dandy

- 3 min read

My Experience Flying with Air Canada from YVR to YEG- July 2020

On July 16, 2020 Air Canada invited a select group of travel advisors, media and corporate clients to experience first hand the new Clean Care protocols in place by travelling...

Before your trip - 6 min read

COVID-19 - Your Questions Answered

You might be dreaming about your next trip but still have many travel questions on your mind? To help we’ve answered some of the most commonly asked COVID-19 queries. It’s...

Adventure - 4 min read

bucket list: Abu Dhabi... 7 things to know

It’s not just oil. Before oil was discovered in 1958 the Emirate was famous for its pearls. Once the oil money started to flow, Sheikh Zayad decided to build a...

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