National Travel Radio

Vancouver Aquarium

2016-06-26T09:50:00.000-07:00

Vancouver Aquarium

The Vancouver Aquarium is a recognized leader in connecting people to our natural world. As a self-supporting, non-profit association, the Aquarium is dedicated to effecting the conservation of aquatic life through display and interpretation, education, research and direct action.

More than 35 million people have visited the Aquarium since our opening in 1956. Located in Stanley Park, it's open to visitors from around the world 365 days a year.

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http://www.nationaltravelradio.com/Audio/Aquarium.mp3

http://www.vanaqua.org/

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Jetsetter's 2016 Best of the Best Hotel Awards

2016-06-26T09:43:00.000-07:00

Jetsetter's 2016 Best of the Best Hotel Awards

The results are in! Jetsetter.com debated the quirky, the high design, the affordable luxe and over-the-top; they grilled their network of more than 200 global correspondents; polled experts and insiders; and had a few in-office shouting matches. Here, is Jetsetter.com's picks for the 20 best new hotels on the planet.

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http://www.nationaltravelradio.com/Audio/Jetsetter.mp3

http://www.jetsetter.com/feature/2016-Best-of-the-Best-Awards?nm=magazine

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Packing Tips to Avoid Checking A Bag

2016-06-26T09:32:00.000-07:00

Packing Tips to Avoid Checking A Bag

Jim Broadhead, owner of Pipestone Travel Store gives some helpful tips on how to pack for those quick 2 - 3 night getaways and avoid paying for a checked bag.

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http://www.nationaltravelradio.com/Audio/packing.mp3

http://www.travelstorecalgary.com/

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City Running Tours

2016-06-19T08:46:00.000-07:00

City Running Tours

City Running Tours offers Personalized Running Tours that are completely customizable to the day, time, distance and sights you want to see. City Running Tours offers pick-up and drop-off from any location, as well as photography, City Running Tours t-shirt and goody bag. These runs are perfect if you are a tourist visiting the city, training for a race or business traveler fitting a run in to your schedule.

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http://www.nationaltravelradio.com/Audio/RunningTours.mp3

http://www.cityrunningtours.com/

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Hotel Le Crystal, Montreal. PQ

2016-06-19T08:33:00.000-07:00

Hotel Le Crystal, Montreal. PQ

Nestled in the heart of the financial district, Hôtel Le Crystal Montréal immerses travelers in the essence and energy of downtown Montréal. Their sleek skyscraper is located just one block from the Bell Centre and within walking distance of the haute couture boutiques, trendy restaurants and vibrant nightlife along St. Catherine Street.

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http://www.nationaltravelradio.com/Audio/LeCrystal.mp3

http://www.hotellecrystal.com/

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Tips For Summer Travels With Your Kids

2016-06-19T08:23:00.001-07:00

Tips For Summer Travels With Your Kids

Whether across the province or the country, in a car, boat or plane, travel with children can be an “adventure” before you even leave your driveway. Julie Freedman-Smith, co-founder of parenting Power offers some helpful advice.

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http://www.nationaltravelradio.com/Audio/kids.mp3

http://parentingpower.ca/summer-travel-with-kids/

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Columbia Valley Golf Trail

2016-06-11T08:54:00.000-07:00

Columbia Valley Golf Trail

The Columbia Valley Golf Trail’s eight spectacular courses offer a unique golf experience – putting more golf in your reach in less time, just 35 minutes from end to end.

Each course in the Valley offers a unique golfing experience, from rugged mountain play to open pastoral settings with the challenge of roughly hewn bunkers, wildlife, hills and ravines – you’re sure to find your favorite course here.

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http://www.nationaltravelradio.com/Audio/CVGolf.mp3

http://www.columbiavalleygolftrail.com/

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Radium Hot Springs, BC

2016-06-11T08:44:00.002-07:00

Radium Hot Springs, BC

Radium Hot Springs pool, located in British Columbia’s Kootenay National Park, features Canada’s biggest hot springs pool and offers something for all the family to enjoy, including a cooler swimming pool (27°C, 84°F).

Whether you are visiting the local Radium golf courses, skiing or snowboarding at Panorama Ski Resort, or just passing through Kootenay National Park, the Radium Hot Springs are a unique thing to do and not to be missed!

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http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/voyage-travel/sources-springs/radium/radium.aspx

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Copper Point Resort, Invermere. BC

2016-06-11T08:39:00.000-07:00

Copper Point Resort, Invermere. BC

Copper Point Resort’s 173 guest rooms and suites are upscale and upsized…up to Two Bedroom Loft Suite with adjoining Standard Room. Whether you’re here on business, vacation or a bit of both, you’ll love the extra room with separate spaces for dining, working and unwinding.

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http://www.nationaltravelradio.com/Audio/Copperpoint.mp3

http://www.copperpointresort.com/

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Invermere, BC

2016-06-11T08:26:00.000-07:00

Invermere, BC

The community of Invermere on the Lake is the valley center conveniently surrounded by Radium Hot Springs, Panorama Mountain Village and Fairmont Hot Springs and Columbia Lake to the south and a gateway to the entire Kootenay Rockies Tourism Region.

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http://www.nationaltravelradio.com/Audio/CVChamber.mp3

http://invermerepanorama.com/

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Cheapflights.ca's Compass Report

2016-06-04T09:34:00.002-07:00

Cheapflights.ca's Compass Report

Where are Canadians looking to go and what does it cost to get there? The answers are revealed in Cheapflights.ca’s first edition of its new annual Compass Report. The Compass Report identifies the most affordable and most popular destinations on a national level as well as at a local level for six key markets across Canada (Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal).

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http://www.nationaltravelradio.com/Audio/Cheapflight.mp3

http://www.cheapflights.ca/news/2016-compass-report-canada/

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Harmony of the Seas

2016-06-04T09:21:00.000-07:00

Harmony of the Seas

Harmony of the Seas is Royal Caribbean's third Oasis-class ship, it's also taken the title of The Largest Cruise Ship in the World.
There are a number of new features -- including a 10-story "dry slide" called the Ultimate Abyss, three water slides and an overhauled adults-only Solarium. It has all the bells and whistles that revolutionized the cruise industry: the first inside cabins with views, the water theater at sea; and the first interior areas that open to the sky, one of which -- Central Park -- contains 52 trees and more than 10,000 plants.

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http://www.nationaltravelradio.com/Audio/Harmony.mp3

http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=7036

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Westjet's TSA Pre-Check

2016-06-04T09:10:00.000-07:00

Westjet's TSA Pre-Check

WestJet has just made it a little easier to travel to and through the United States with the announcement that eligible passengers departing from U.S. airports can now receive TSA PreCheck designation when using web, mobile and kiosk check-in.

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http://www.nationaltravelradio.com/Audio/Westjet.mp3

www.westjet.com

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San Diego, CA

2016-05-28T09:34:00.002-07:00

San Diego, CA

Nothing beats summer in San Diego. With friendly locals, 70 miles of beautiful coastline, world-class attractions like SeaWorld and the San Diego Zoo and a laid-back vibe all its own, California's playground is perfect for the young and young at heart.

Luxury-seekers will find seaside and mountain view resorts whose sole purpose is pampering. Offering fine dining, golf, spa, yoga and all of the luxurious amenities one would expect. Downtown you'll find hip and trendy boutique hotels in and around the Gaslamp Quarter, the heart of San Diego's sizzling nightlife scene.

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http://www.nationaltravelradio.com/Audio/SanDiego.mp3

http://www.sandiego.org/

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Rosalie Bay Resort, Dominica

2016-05-28T09:29:00.000-07:00

Rosalie Bay Resort, Dominica

Rosalie Bay is a sanctuary amid the wilds of Dominica — the Nature Island in the Caribbean.

Just 45 minutes from the capital city Roseau, the intimate eco-boutique Dominica hotel features 28 spacious rooms and suites, organic cuisine, nature-inspired spa, personalized wellness program chic amenities, a black sand beach where turtles safely nest and more.

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http://www.nationaltravelradio.com/Audio/Rosalie.mp3

http://rosaliebay.com/

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Unused Loyalty Rewards

2016-05-28T09:23:00.000-07:00

Unused Loyalty Rewards

A new study showed that more than half of hotel and airline loyalty memberships are inactive or lapsed, which generally means that a member hasn’t redeemed points or miles within the past year to 18 months. Patrick Sojka, founder of Rewards Canada offers some insight.

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http://www.nationaltravelradio.com/Audio/Loyalty.mp3

https://skift.com/2016/05/25/9-largest-hotel-loyalty-programs-growing-members-faster-than-engagement/

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Mazatlan, Mexico

2016-05-22T08:09:00.003-07:00

Mazatlan, Mexico

Mazatlan is the only Mexican Colonial City on the beach; a fabulous destination for experiencing the real Mexico. It's premier location on the Mexican Gold Coast boasts long stretches of palm–lined beaches, ideal for experiencing spectacular sunsets.

There's plenty of action in Mazatlan and a wide variety of activities, from golf and deep-sea fishing to sightseeing around the Historic District and tours to different picturesque villages located nearby.

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http://www.nationaltravelradio.com/Audio/Mazatlan.mp3

http://www.gomazatlan.com/

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Cova Hotel, San Francisco. CA

2016-05-22T08:00:00.000-07:00

Cova Hotel, San Francisco. CA

The COVA Hotel offers a delightful haven for travelers seeking spacious, comfortable and affordable lodging in downtown San Francisco, you are steps away from all that the city has to offer. The COVA Hotel is ideally situated in Little Saigon and Civic Center, with the cable cars just a few blocks away to take you through beautiful Nob Hill and Fisherman's Wharf. Union Square, the Asian Art Museum, and San Francisco City Hall are just a few blocks away.

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http://www.nationaltravelradio.com/Audio/Cova.mp3

http://www.covahotel.com/

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Park2Go Airport Parking

2016-05-22T07:51:00.000-07:00

Park2Go Airport parking

Park2Go Calgary Airport parking is pleased to offer travellers a convenient, affordable and efficient alternative to traditional airport parking. Located within minutes of the Calgary International Airport, they guarantee their airport shuttle service will deliver you to your terminal in less than 9 minutes!

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http://www.nationaltravelradio.com/Audio/Park2Go.mp3

https://www.park2go.ca

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Air Transat to Europe

2016-05-15T09:03:00.000-07:00

Air Transat to Europe

Transat offers year-round travel from Canada to European destinations and vice-versa; but mainly in summer, with approximately 60 direct city-pairs in this market — more than any other company. Transat also serves the Mediterranean Basin, Scandinavian countries, the United Kingdom and many other exotic destinations.

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http://www.nationaltravelradio.com/Audio/AirTransat.mp3

http://www.airtransat.com/

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Ghosttown Blues B & B. Maple Creek, SK

2016-05-15T08:51:00.000-07:00

Ghosttown Blues B & B. Maple Creek, SK

If you ever find yourself contemplating what the Canadian dream of free land and a better life at the turn of the 19th century looked like, then the quaint, cozy, authentic setting of Ghostown Blues B&B can surround you with a taste of the craftsmanship and hard labour our ancestors built.

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http://www.nationaltravelradio.com/Audio/GhostTown.mp3

http://www.ghostownblues.com/

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Alberta Parks - Reserving a Camping Spot

2016-05-15T08:44:00.000-07:00

Alberta Parks - Reserving a Camping Spot

With Camping season about tp begin, Tim Chamberlin from Alberta parks offers some tips on how to reserve your camping spot for the summer.

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http://www.nationaltravelradio.com/Audio/ABParks.mp3

http://www.albertaparks.ca/

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Somerset On Grace Bay, Turks and Caicos

2016-04-30T09:12:00.001-07:00

Somerset On Grace Bay, Turks and Caicos

Graciously appointed villas and suites. Staff who are genuinely happy to be at your service. Culinary delights with fresh Caribbean flair. A pristine location on one of the world’s best beaches.

There's much to treasure at The Somerset on Grace Bay, which has earned recognition among the Top Resorts in the Caribbean in the Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards. But what you'll treasure most are the times together.

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http://www.nationaltravelradio.com/Audio/Somerset.mp3

http://thesomerset.com/

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South Africa

2016-04-30T09:06:00.002-07:00

South Africa

Jim Broadhead from Pipestone Travel Store shares some of his experiences from his recent visit to South Africa.

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http://www.nationaltravelradio.com/Audio/SouthAfrica.mp3

http://country.southafrica.net/country/us/en

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Tourism Saskatchewan

2016-04-24T09:11:00.000-07:00

Tourism Saskatchewan

If seeing is believing, then you simply have to see Saskatchewan. Otherwise, you won’t believe the expanse of the land, or the feeling of serenity that the constant horizon brings to your soul. You won’t believe the down-to-earth, welcoming nature of the people that have come together to create this unique and spirited society.

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http://www.nationaltravelradio.com/Audio/Sask.mp3

http://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/

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