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
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 […]
Her Own Way: Canadian Government’s guide for women travellers
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 […]
Geneva heads the 2014 Club Sandwich Price Index
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 […]
Win a family fun getaway and do good while on vacation in WineCoastCountry
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 […]