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Review: Renovated Plaza Premium Lounge near E gates – USA Departures at YVR – Vancouver International Airport:

After being closed for over 2 years, the Plaza Premium Lounge at YVR (Vancouver International Airport) in the USA departures area finally re-opened after undergoing an extensive renovation. In this post, we share a review and information about the lounge based on our visit a few months ago.

5 Tips to Visit Waikiki

After a long 30 month hiatus, we had the chance to visit Oahu again and spend time in Waikiki, one of the places we’ve visited the most often during our travels. It was a quick trip but much longer than some of our previous visits too. In this post we share tips and information to plan your visit to Waikiki/Honolulu based on our recent trip.

10 Resons Why You Need to Visit El Paso Texas

El Paso is a city in south west Texas. With a population of close to 700,000 people, it’s actually the 23rd largest city in the Unites States. It may not be known as a vacation hot spot compared to other cities nearby but we do think it is worth visiting. In this post, we shareContinue reading “10 Resons Why You Need to Visit El Paso Texas”

Is it Safe to Visit San Francisco: 7 tips

With its iconic Golden Gate Bridge, steep streets and old streetcars, it’s a great place for visitors of all ages to revel in urban exploration. In this post, we share seven tips to help you plan your visit to San Francisco.

AMAZING Business Class Fares from Canada to Africa and the Middle East

Details about business class airfare deals between Canada, select destinations in Africa and the Middle East. Yes, you can fly from Vancouver to Mauritius for $2,600CAD in business class!

Crete – Restaurants, Wineries and Breweries

The fourth stop on our Big Fat Greek Summer Vacation was the island of Crete! Here is our guide to the restaurants, wineries and breweries we enjoyed the most during our visit.

Tips: Canceling an Air Canada Flight for Aeroplan Points

Recently, we purchased Air Canada tickets for a return trip and canceled the flights choosing to convert the value of the ticket into Aeroplan points. In this post, we share why we chose to do this and some tips for you to decide if you should do the same.

10 Tips: Planning a Trip to Crete

The fourth stop on our Big Fat Greek Summer Vacation was the island of Crete! Here are 10 tips to help you plan a trip to Crete.

3 Days in Mykonos: Tips for Non-Partiers    

We spent 3 relaxing days in Mykonos exploring the island and its beaches, its tavernas, its towns, and we visited a local winery/farm and craft brewery. In this post, we share tips and information for those looking to visit Mykonos but who want to avoid the party scene.