Chris Robinson Travel Show - Episodes

We Canadians aren’t afraid of winter! And our destination this week is somewhere that really knows how to enjoy this most Canadian time of year…..Ottawa! It celebrates the season of snow with Winterlude - a world class festival where close to 600,000 people take part in wintery activities, most of which are free. Everyone should visit Canada’s Capital to celebrate our great nation - especially as we approach 2017, which marks 150 years since the birth of Canada as a country. So during this Travel Show we will also bring you the first previews of what is going to be happening in Ottawa for that great celebration.

This week the Travel Show is in the company of Transat and Bahia Principe Hotels and Resorts, taking you to the Caribbean to luxury all-inclusive resorts. Just relax and let us waft you away to three idyllic Caribbean destinations where you will find Bahia Principe Resorts with Transat - Jamaica, the Dominican Republic and Mexico. Joined by expert guests from these two companies, discover what you should be looking for in an all inclusive vacation.

This week the Travel Show features Just You - a new company in Canada specializing in travel for singles with NO single supplement. Just You is bright and shiny new in Canada - though it has been very successful in the UK for over 10 years. Plus it has a wonderful selection of destinations right around the world. Just You is a Single Traveller Specialist with itineraries created especially for the needs of solo travellers – and you get your own room in a 3 or 4 star hotel with NO Single Supplement.

Our topic today is all about a way to make your travel plan happens with the loyalty program Aeroplan. Aeroplan gives you a way to travel more often than you might otherwise be able to do, and allows you to dare to dream of a trip that otherwise might be out of reach. In particular – it’s a way to travel smart, and to make your travel give back to you. Aeroplan Miles are worth more than points from any other loyalty program in Canada. In fact, with Aeroplan, 50% less miles are required to travel than any other loyalty program in Canada.

This week the Travel Show explores Vallarta-Nayarit - one of Mexico’s most beautiful and authentic vacation spots on the beautiful Pacific Coast. Mexico’s tag line is “Live it to believe it” – and this is so true. Once people experience Mexico they go back again and again - because they love what they find there. The people are friendly and service oriented. The tourism infrastructure is mature and of a high standard. The beaches are glorious, the landscapes are stunning and the history and culture are fascinating! Transat have direct flights and all-inclusive packages from Canada to get you to Vallarta- Nayarit, plus excursions to make it easy to take advantage of this exciting destination.

This week the Travel Show explores Texas - an incredibly diverse state, which is excellent value for money and a great choice for a short weekend break. You can enjoy everything from a girls’ getaway and shopping spree to a guys’ cowboy adventure. Texas has wonderful mountains and beaches and wilderness areas – but it also has vibrant, exciting cities. This week we will explore the vibrant, sophisticated city of Houston – Arts Capital of the South. And then move along the coast to the seaside city of Galveston - the “Belle” of the Texas Gulf Coast.

This week the Travel Show explores the world of Transat Holidays and BlueBay Hotels and Resorts. Come on a trip to some fantastic all-inclusive resorts in the warm Caribbean. Listen as we paint you a picture based on first-hand knowledge and experience, so you will get the real inside track on BlueBay resorts and the destinations they feature. Relax and let us waft you away on southerly breezes to the sunny destinations. And let’s explore everything from Mayan Ruins to Colonial Cities founded by Christopher Columbus…..

This week the Travel Show features Spain, which is ranked as one of the top three most popular tourist destinations in the world. And that is a well-deserved ranking because this country has it all. It has a magnificent history and UNESCO World Heritage sites aplenty. It has an extra-ordinary depth of European culture and it is a centre for arts and music. It has gorgeous landscapes from stunning coastlines to mountains and beyond. And as you are going to discover, it has some of the most amazing and unique cuisine and wines of any country on the planet!

This week the Travel Show visits Turkey - a country that sits astride Europe and Asia. Turkey is home to astonishing landscapes and architectural monuments of staggering beauty. Experience the magnificence of Istanbul’s Topkapi Palace and Blue Mosque; see the Fairy Chimneys and Underground City in fabled Cappadocia; wander the ancient streets of Ephesus; marvel at Nature’s unique crystal balconies at Pamukkale; and lose yourself in the magic and mystery of this ancient land that has a time honoured tradition of welcoming travellers with warm hospitality.

This week the Travel Show celebrates the Holidays in Toronto with The Chelsea Hotel and the Art Gallery of Ontario. In fact the Chelsea Toronto is the official Hotel partner of the AGO! The Chelsea Hotel is located downtown, close to the AGO and perfectly positioned to celebrate all the best of the entertainment, dining, and fun on offer in Toronto. And no trip to Toronto in the next few months would be complete without taking in the fabulous, blockbuster exhibition at the AGO called “JMW Turner: painting Set Free” that will run through until 31 January 2016.

This week the Travel Show goes to Aruba – which has the most sunny days of anywhere in the Caribbean. The temperature is a glorious year-round 28 degrees and is tempered by cooling trade winds. This destination enjoys the highest repeat visitor rate of any Caribbean destination at nearly 60%, as loyal visitors return year after year – and that speaks volumes about the quality of the destination. It also boasts the friendliest smiles in the Caribbean and is known as “One Happy Island”.

This week Chris is joined on the show by the “dream team” of Air Canada and “Incredible India”. Air Canada is introducing flights from Toronto to Delhi aboard their fabulous new Boeing Dreamliner aircraft. This will be the ONLY non-stop service from Canada to India, perfectly timed for easy connection within Canada and for onward connections in India. And if you are dreaming of visiting India – listen to hear about this truly unique, exotic and exciting country. In a world where everything seems to be becoming more and more the same India has a history that goes back even further than Europe and an extremely robust culture and cuisine all of its own.

This week Chris is on location, driving one of the most iconic US road trips of all – the historic Oregon Trail. Discover America, the national US tourism team, have created a website at www.DiscoverAmerica.com that has enough bells and whistles to tempt any Canadian with wanderlust south of the border. One of the most compelling sections on their website is simply titled: “Road Trips”… But beware! For here you will find details on all those great American Road Trips that you always dreamed you would take one day…

It’s time to think of the winter weather ahead and plan that escape to the sun NOW! And Transat Holidays have had their brochures available for a while. Listen to get an overview of what’s on offer this winter and some expert advice on how to choose the right vacation to look forward to for the cold months ahead. To help you find the vacation that’s right for you – Transat Holidays have selected resorts to suit the needs of different travelers and categorized them into “Collections”. You decide, for example, if the Family Collection or the Solo Collection is right for you.

When it comes to warm tropical islands - two have always got to be better than one! This week the Travel Show is off to beautiful Antigua and Barbuda! Antigua boasts secluded coves and powdery soft beaches. And the beaches of Barbuda are a gorgeous pink colour. But the beach is just the beginning! This is a destination where you can immerse yourself in the excellent snorkeling and watersports. Feast on local delicacies, partake in the culture, enjoy the fabulous duty free shopping, re-live the history - and bask in the perfect climate.

This week the Travel Show features Dubai - perhaps the brightest star in the Middle Eastern travel world, and one of the hottest emerging destinations in the world. And now you can get there on Air Canada’s new service from Toronto aboard their fabulous Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. Featuring some of the best hotels, restaurants and shopping in the world, Dubai is a luxury travel destination par excellence. And where else can you spend the morning on the beach, the afternoon snow skiing and the evening taking a camel riding in the desert?

This week the Chris Robinson Travel Show explores the world of escorted tours with Senior Discovery Tours. Tours where the price is guaranteed in Canadian dollars, with no hidden surcharges once you arrive in destination. Your trip is made worry free – Senior Tours pick you up right from your door and are even at your departure airport to help you. And for many travelers the chance to share the experience with like-minded companions is one of the highlights of the trip.

This week on the Travel Show - Ireland is always in season! With its mild year round climate any time is a good time to explore the culture and countryside of the Emerald Isle. To get you there - Aer Lingus has year round flights to Dublin - daily in summer and 4 flights per week outside of that period.

This week the Travel Show visits Ottawa to shop, dine and unwind in the unique districts and neighbourhoods across the city. Discover superb dining, pampering spas, revitalized shopping and exciting cultural attractions in our nations’ capital.

This week we are experiencing River Cruising – one of the fastest growing and one of the “hottest” vacation experiences right now. And no wonder – what’s not to love about admiring stunning scenery as you glide slowly along Europe’s beautiful rivers, and then tie up right in the heart of magnificent, historic cities like Amsterdam or Budapest? Chris is joined by Emerald Waterways. New Kids on the block in some ways when it comes to river cruising – which also means they have some of the newest and most groundbreaking ships on Europe’s rivers. Yet they are backed by Scenic Cruises, who are a very well established and respected cruise company.