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Commonwealth Games had its beginnings in Canada

By on July 18, 2014 in Travel Features

Bobby Robinson, a major influence within athletics in Canada in the 1930s implemented the event that had been talked about amongst Commonwealth nations for more than 30 years. Eleven countries with 400 athletes in total participated in the first Commonwealth Games, which was held in the Hamilton, Ontario. The City of Hamilton provided $30,000 to […]

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Travel advice for 2014 Commonwealth Games

By on July 18, 2014 in Government, Travel Features

The Canadian Government is encouraging travellers who are planning to attend the 2014 Commonwealth Games, which are taking place in Glasgow, Scotland from July 23 to August 3, 2014, to consult the Government of Canada’s Travel Advice and Advisories before they depart. “The host country is solely responsible for the safety of all athletes, teams […]

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Her Own Way: Canadian Government’s guide for women travellers

By on June 10, 2014 in Government, Travel Features

While women travel for many of the same reasons as men do, their social concerns, as well as their health and safety needs, are very different. For example, female travellers may be more directly affected by religious and societal beliefs in some countries. What steps can women wayfarers take to avoid sexual harassment? How can […]

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Geneva heads the 2014 Club Sandwich Price Index

By on June 10, 2014 in Travel Features

Geneva, Switzerland has retained the top spot as the most expensive city in the world to order a club sandwich, at an average of US$32.60, according to research released by Hotels.com. A club sandwich, also called a clubhouse sandwich, is a sandwich with toasted bread that is filled with chicken or turkey, bacon, egg, lettuce […]

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Win a family fun getaway and do good while on vacation in WineCoastCountry

By on March 13, 2014 in Travel Features

Are you and your family experiencing spring fever? The perfect cure for this annual ailment is a trip to WineCoastCountry in California’s Central Coast. Now, you can win a fabulous family fun getaway courtesy of the area’s leading lodging owners (hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, and vacation rentals). These groups have put together four Spring […]

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