Travel by McKenzie

05/29/2023

Exciting news from Mexico - This train will completely change the way people travel to the Yucatan Peninsula - connecting amazing locations that simply wouldn't have been on the average travelers itinerary - can't wait to see this project completed!

The Maya Train project, which has a completion date in September 2023, is now on the verge of transforming tourism in Mexico. The public can now eagerly anticipate not only the project’s completion but also essential information about the operations calendar, ticket availability, and the multitude...

01/26/2023

Great article - In the post-pandemic world of travel, flexibility, and complexity are the watch words - More than ever, travel has become a source of stress. Using an experienced Travel Advisor takes that stress out of the equation, so you can sit back and enjoy your well deserved, much needed vacation!

Travel is complicated and unpredictable, but travel advisors can provide expert advice before, during, and after a trip. Here's why you need a travel pro in 2023.

12/20/2022

FOR THOSE TRAVELING TO OR FROM VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TODAY:
The airport is dealing with unprecedented delays and cancellations due to the huge snowfall overnight - nearly all inbound domestic and transborder flights are cancelled until at least 4:00pm today, which means most outbound flights are also cancelled as there are no aircraft. If you are scheduled to depart today or tomorrow, please be sure to check the flight status with your airline prior to making your way to the airport

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11/07/2022

Hey everyone! I haven't been posting many deals lately - but I thought this one was definitely a good one to send out!

Air Canada Vacations has put together an amazing week at the Grand Muthu Rainbow resort in Cayo Guillermo Cuba - this is Cuba's only LGBTQ All Inclusive hotel, and they are hosting an awesome Pride week celebration in February - price on the flyer is from Toronto/Montreal, but there are connections available from all major gateways in Canada.

ALSO - HUGE HUGE NEWS - NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENTS!!!!!!! Definitely an awesome deal - and will be a blast!

Hit me up if you want more information!

10/06/2022

Vancouver International Airport is launching an exciting pilot project for travelers flying from Vancouver to the United States!!!

YVR Express is a new program that allows travelers to pre-book their time to go through security in the USA Pre-clearance terminal. You can book up to 72 hours in advance of your flight, and it's available for any flight departing Vancouver between 6:30am and 8:30pm (There are 4 red-eye flights that are not eligible as they depart from the international terminal, because pre-clearance is closed at night)

Anyway have a look at the link below, but this could be a great way to help expedite your journey through YVR and get you on your USA Holiday faster!

Skip the security screening line at YVR by booking ahead through YVR EXPRESS.

08/23/2022

Part 2 of The Museum Guide's tour of the breathtaking Musee d'Orsay, hosted by the amazing Jessica! Take a break from work today and get lost in the incredible impressionists!

In this video, Jessica the Museum Guide takes you on Part 2 (of 3) of her guided tour of the Musée D’Orsay. Today, she details some of the iconic paintings b...

08/18/2022

I HAVE GOOSEBUMPS!!!!

Aotearoa, New Zealand is open for those who seek adventure, excitement, nature, history, culture, wildlife, adrenaline, wine....for those who seek life!!!!!

New Zealand is welcoming back the world!

Stay tuned........I can't wait to show you first hand, just how spectacular this island nation is!

Aotearoa, New Zealand. It's here to find. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3JU5hEN

08/16/2022

Don't have time to visit the City of Lights, but want to experience some of Paris' amazing art, and learn about The rise of Impressionism - check out this guided tour of the Musee d'Orsay (hands down my favorite museum in Europe) led by my friend, the AMAZING Jessica O'Neill

In this video, Jessica the Museum Guide takes you on Part 1 (of 3) of a guided tour of the Musée d’Orsay. In this video, she details the paintings and cultur...

08/05/2022

A hidden gem in

06/10/2022

HUGE BREAKING TRAVEL NEWS TODAY!

It's expected that today the Biden Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will announce that effective midnight Sunday June 12th - vaccinated travelers entering the United States will no longer be required to submit a negative Covid test prior to entry by air. This is a huge change in policy and now means that any Canadians traveling to the USA will no longer need to test at all traveling in either direction. It's important to note that the USA will still require all travelers to be fully vaccinated, and you will still be required to fill out the ArriveCan app prior to your return to Canada.

This comes on the heel of numerous European countries removing their covid restrictions, including Germany which has fully removed ALL restrictions to entering the country. Travel is reopening in a big way. If you are planning to travel during 2022 regardless of the date, I strongly recommend you begin planning - even Christmas is starting to book up fast!

Happy traveling everyone! :)

The Biden administration is expected to announce Friday that the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will lift its requirement for travelers to test negative for Covid-19 before entering the US, according to a senior administration official.

03/16/2022

Huge Huge news today!!!! As of April 1st, you will NO LONGER be required to get a pre-departure COVID-19 test to return or visit Canada!!!!!!!

Soon, travellers entering Canada will not have to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test, CTV News has learned. As of April 1, the federal government will be lifting the pre-arrival COVID-19 testing requirement at the border for fully vaccinated travellers.

02/15/2022

Exciting news today!
Summary of policy changes as announced by the Gov't of Canada on February 15th for changes as of Feb 28th, 2022.

1. Returning to random testing upon arrival. Fully vaccinated travelers will only need to take an arrival PCR test if randomly selected and will no longer be required to quarantine while waiting for the arrival test results

2. For those less than 12yrs old, not fully vaccinated and travelling with fully vaccinated adults, won’t need to isolate before school or community setting.

3. Unvaccinated Travelers arriving to Canada, will need to test on arrival, day 8 and must quarantine 14 days (no change)

4. Travelers will have a choice to submit either Negative Rapid Antigen or Molecular to meet pre-entry requirements.

5. Antigen must be taken 24hrs before scheduled flight or land border crossing, and Antigen test must be authorized by the country in which is purchased and must be conducted by a lab or telehealth service

6. If traveler choose to use a Molecular test, taken 72hrs prior to flight departure or arrival at land crossing as it's always been.

7. To prove a previous positive result – the only test that will be accepted will be a PCR test taken 10 days and 180 days (no change from the current policy)

8. Adjusted travel advisory from a level 3 to level 2 as of Feb 28th

9. As of Feb 28th all airports will be permitted to again accept international flights

10. More information to come on cruise testing and how this will be managed for arriving cruise passengers to a Canadian port in time for the cruise season. (no mention that the Level 4 being dropped on Feb 28th)

11. All travellers, regardless of how long they were away from Canada, continue to be required to submit their mandatory information via ArriveCAN (free mobile app or website), including proof of vaccination in English or French and a quarantine plan prior to arriving in Canada.

02/10/2022

I'm so excited today to be announcing this!

After two years cooped up, it's almost time to start exploring!

In October I will be hosting an amazing cruise for 12 nights, circumnavigating Japan! Visiting gorgeous, historic, and amazing sites such at Kyoto, Kobe, Hiroshima, and Mt Fuji, not to mention a quick jaunt across the sea to South Korea! What's more....the ship is the Celebrity Solstice, which is probably one of my favorite ships in the industry, with amazing dining options, beautiful cabins and public spaces....they even have a real lawn on the top deck and a glass blowing studio!!!

I currently have 14 cabins held at the below rates. With deposits not due until May 5, there is some flexibility, but this is first come first served, so if you've ever wanted to see this amazing part of the world, let me know soon!

Oh did I mention- beverages, wifi, and gratuities are included!!!!

10/25/2021

Exciting initiative from Air Canada and Aeroplan with Switch Health.

They have developed a self taken RT-LAMP COVID test that you can take prior to returning to Canada, making life a heck of a lot easier for those hunting down locations to test prior to your return! Just order the test, pack it with you, then take the test within the accepted time frame for your return (within 72 hours of your return flight to Canada) - you take the test while video conferencing with a trained practitioner, and your results are ready in 45 minutes! Until Canada get's rid of the testing requirement, this is an excellent option!!!

Discover the new Portable RT-LAMP Test. An affordable molecular test you can self-administer from the comfort of your accommodation around the world. This te...

10/06/2021

Good Morning Travelers!!!

I wanted to post this to help get the word out - if there is any confusion regarding the Government of Canada's new vaccination policy.

What does this mean for you?

As of October 30, 2021 - ALL TRAVELERS over the age of 12, will be required to be fully vaccinated before boarding an aircraft, public rail service (VIA Rail, Rocky Mountaineer), or non-essential marine vessel (Cruise ship departing from a Canadian Port). This will include all international, trans-border (USA bound), AND DOMESTIC flights.

All employees of Airlines, and Rail/Marine as mentioned above will also be required to be fully vaccinated, in addition, all Airport employees (including retail and restaurant employees at locations past security check points) will be required to be vaccinated.

This is an important step in stemming the spread of COVID-19 via travel and transport, and a vital step in the recovery of the Travel Industry.

If you plan to travel after October 30th, and are not yet vaccinated, do yourself a favor and book your vaccine appointment.

A reminder as well, that to be fully vaccinated, you must be at least 14 days past your second dose.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled his government's mandatory vaccine policy today, a mandate that will require public servants get their shots by month's end or be forced into an unpaid leave of absence. All would-be travellers must also be fully vaccinated by Oct. 30 to board a plane, train or...

06/21/2021

Good morning wary travelers! Today we have some good news!!!
As of July 5, 2021 - fully vaccinated Canadians become exempt from the quarantine measures that have been in place since March 2020 - Travelers will still be required to take a PCR test within 72 hours of arrival in Canada, and another rapid test on arrival. Travelers will need to upload their vaccine proof into the "ArriveCAN" app which is available at the app store and google play. They will also need to provide a quarantine plan in the unlikely event their test comes back positive!

The border remains closed to foreign nationals, but this is a great first step to allowing Canadians to begin to spread their wings and fly once again!

Fully vaccinated Canadians can soon enter the country by land or air without having to quarantine -- as long as they test negative for COVID-19.