Chris Robinson Travel Show - Episodes

Have you ever wondered where the movers and shakers of the travel industry go for their own vacations? What the experts look for in their personal travel experiences? This is your chance to listen in as Chris sits down with some of the travel world’s acknowledged gurus to find out their travel secrets, their insider’s tips and to tap into their lifetimes of knowledge about travel. This week Chris talks Travel with Susan Webb, Owner of VoX International, Canada’s leading Destination Marketing Company.’

Have you ever wondered where the movers and shakers of the travel industry go for their own vacations? What the experts look for in their personal travel experiences? This is your chance to listen in as Chris sits down with some of the travel world’s acknowledged gurus to find out their travel secrets, their insider’s tips and to tap into their lifetimes of knowledge about travel. This week Chris talks Travel with Josef Ebner, RVP - Canada & Managing Director at Chelsea Hotel, Toronto.

This week on the Travel Show our destination is one of the oldest, holiest and trendiest places on earth –Israel! Where else could you so easily combine the ultimate beach destination with one of the most ancient and holiest cities in history? For more than 3000 years Israel has been a number one vacation destination for everyone - including the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Turks, French and other visitors who landed on her shores by ship, or crossed her borders on land. Israel is not just a destination for spiritual renewal. It’s a great leisure destination with fascinating history, culture, picturesque beauty and welcoming people. And now with new flights to Tel Aviv on Air Transat, there are different travel options that make it easy to discover Israel’s most beautiful sites and attractions.

This year is Canada’s 150th anniversary and all year long we are celebrating the birth of our nation. So this week we visit the epicenter of the festivities - our nation’s capital, Ottawa. The tulips will soon be blooming throughout Ottawa for the Canadian Tulip Festival and it’s a great time to get out on the water, the cycle paths and the hiking trails of Ottawa. To celebrate Canada’s 150th our wonderful artists are being showcased, our amazing history and culture are being celebrated, talented chefs are cooking up a storm - and our National Museums are opening fabulous new galleries and running outstanding exhibitions. So this year is a great year to visit Ottawa.

This week we are truly travelling the world with Senior Discovery Tours, with a special emphasis on Ecuador! We will learn about a host of vacations styles - ocean cruises, river cruises, city stays, country tours, stay-put holidays, cycling and walking tours and more! 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. For many travellers the chance to share the experience with like-minded companions is one of the highlights of the trip. And there is a special invitation to travel with Chris on Senior Discovery Tour’s “Ecuador Adventure” in November 2017.

This week the Travel Show gets back to Nature – and Nature wants you back in Switzerland! This is a country of mountain and glaciers, waterfalls and lakes. You can ride a train to the Jungfraujoch – known as the “Top of Europe” - and look out over spectacular views including the longest glacier in the Alps. Or you can travel by boat along the River Rhine to take in the wild and romantic natural scenery of the so-called “Swiss Grand Canyon”, or get close to the roaring waters of the Rhine Falls, the largest waterfall in Europe. Plus there are no less than 11 UNESCO World Heritage sites, a storied history and 1000 year old cities to explore!

This week – on St Patrick’s Day weekend, the Travel Show goes to Ireland. Ireland is blessed with spectacular scenery. It ranges from misty mountains to stunning coastal cliffs and from ancient castles to quaint, historic towns and cities. Ireland is the backdrop to many famous films and TV series, and this beautiful scenery was definitely made for touring! To find out more Chris is joined by Royal Irish Tours, who are Canada’s leading tour operator to Ireland, celebrating 16 years of creating memorable vacations to the Emerald Isle.

This week the Travel Show visits Britain as Chris brings you some GREAT British moments from his homeland. The diversity of this fascinating destination ranges from coastline and cream tea in Cornwall to haggis and Harris Tweed in the Highlands of Scotland. There is so much literary, TV and film heritage in Britain! You can literally follow in the steps of Jane Austen heroines, Sherlock Holmes or Harry Potter and visit the landscapes showcased in Poldark, Downton Abbey and the Outlander. And there are cities to visit that are as exciting and different as London, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. When it comes to exploring Britain, Trafalgar has many different guided vacations that provide you with a truly authentic experience of Britain.

This week on the Travel Show we are in the company of two great tourism partners - Transat and Barcelo Hotel Group. To flee the Canadian winter for the warmth of the tropical sun we will take you on a trip to some luxury all-inclusive resorts in the balmy Caribbean - where the only white stuff involved is sugary white sand! We will be exploring not just some of the more familiar sun destinations but also places such as Ixtapa in Mexico as well as Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Colombia in South & Central America. The Barcelo Hotel Group now encompasses four brands - Royal Hideaway Luxury Hotels & Resorts, Barcelo Hotels & Resorts, Occidental Hotels & Resorts and Allegro Hotels. And you can book these as part of a fabulous all-inclusive package with Transat.

This week the Travel Show features a US State that is one of a kind…. Kentucky. You’ll discover a rich, historical region with fascinating cities, rolling hills and a large helping of southern hospitality. There’s Only One Kentucky Derby, Only One Mammoth Cave, Only One “Niagara of the South” and there’s Only One place to see them all…. Listen as Chris’ guests take you on a tour of the State including Lexington, Louisville and Northern Kentucky.

This week on the Travel Show Chris will be talking about one of his favourite ways to travel – river cruising. But that’s not all. We are going to be taking a virtual cruise on the beautiful Seine River from Paris to Normandy, discovering everything from a Crusader Castle built by Richard the Lionheart to the magical gardens created by the impressionist painter Claude Monet. But that’s not all! Chris will invite you to come with him FOR REAL on this wonderful cruise in September, and we have news of some fabulous discounted rates for Travel Show listeners wanting to join him. More information is available at www.avalonoffer.ca

This week on the Travel Show we are experiencing a 7 nights “Authentic Cuban Adventure” with Celestyal Cruises – available to Canadians through Transat as part of a wonderful all-inclusive package. It is so all-inclusive that flights, excursions and even drinks and gratuities are included. And there is no single supplement on certain stateroom categories! This incredibly easy way to cruise allows you to see Cuba as you have never seen it before! An intriguing 7-night journey takes you off the beaten path to the authentic Cuba – to explore UNESCO World Heritage sites such as the historic capital city of Havana and to marvel at Cuba’s unspoiled nature and unmatched beauty in places like the pristine beaches of the Isle of Youth.

This week the Travel Show is going to bring some tropical sunshine into your life - focusing on all-inclusive sun vacations in the Caribbean with Transat and Palladium Resorts and Hotels. This is a great partnership offering a huge choice of 13 resorts in 4 destinations across 3 Caribbean countries. We will be visiting Mexico, The Dominican Republic and Jamaica – so apply some virtual sunscreen, settle down in your lounger and come with us to some spectacular resorts with pampering spas, delicious food and exciting activities and excursions.

This week the Travel Show explores Pittsburgh - once known for its industry, but is now completely transformed into a green city with recreational riverfronts that are right downtown. Expect the unexpected with natural beauty, unique terrain and exciting urban views at every turn. Pop Culture icon Andy Warhol has left his mark on Pittsburgh – and this friendly, accessible city combines art, culture, shopping, dining, sport and family fun, making it a great getaway destination for Canadians.

This week on the Travel Show we are donning our snow pants and heading to Canada’s Capital to celebrate our season of snow with a world class festival. Close to 600,000 people take part in wintery activities at Winterlude, most of which are free. 2017 will be a very special year for Canada. Everyone should visit Canada’s Capital – but never more so than in 2017, which marks 150 years since the birth of our great nation. Listen to hear how Ottawa will be the centre of an unprecedented, year-long series of celebrations, festivals and events.

This week on the Travel Show we are finding out about a very distinctive style of cruise vacation when you sail with Norwegian Cruise Line. If you have never cruised before – then listen up - because we will be lifting the veil and explaining some of the misconceptions about cruising. Forget all about suffering through stuffy set meals wearing an uncomfortable dinner jacket! Think instead about stress free travelling. Think about visiting exciting ports of call with no packing and unpacking. And about pampering, entertainment and relaxation in equal measure as you journey between those ports. This is not old style formal cruising as it used to be – Freestyle cruising is all about pleasing yourself and doing what you want to do, when you want to do it in a very relaxed and fun environment.

This Travel Show is all about how to make your travel plans happen. Wherever you dream of going – Aeroplan has a way to get you there. In fact Aeroplan Miles are being used every minute of every day for travel. It’s huge! Over the years, Aeroplan Members have redeemed for more than 26 million flight seats! There is no doubt that it is worth your while to understand the system and how it works – so that you can maximize the miles you collect and take the greatest advantage of them. Listen for lots of insider tips on how to earn Aeroplan miles and how to make the best of them when you redeem.

In the Fifteenth century Portugal was right on the edge of the known world …and Portuguese explorers ventured forth from the Algarve into the unknown to discover an empire. These days you don’t have to fall off the edge of the earth to travel to Portugal – it’s an easy seven hour flight from Toronto or Montreal with Air Transat. Transat have created a range of packages in the Algarve and elsewhere in Portugal that include hotels in multiple cities, car rental, transfers and train journeys - plus excursions to really see the best of what Portugal and the Algarve has to offer. There are even long stay vacations!

This week the Chris Robinson Travel Show focuses on Barbados! Whether you are in search of history, culture and a frisson of exciting Caribbean vibe – or you are seeking a taste the sweet life through music, dance, song and gourmet extravagance – Barbados has lots to offer you. This is an island with a packed annual calendar including world-class sports, music festivals, theatre performances and a much-loved Barbados carnival.

This week on the Travel Show - luxurious pampering in the sun when you go “Gourmet inclusive” with Karisma Resorts and Transat. These are not just regular all-inclusive vacation. These great partners take care of every detail of your winter getaway – from the moment you check in at the airport to the champagne reception when you check in at the hotel. Imagine unlimited a la carte dining – with no need to make reservations. How would you like a swim up suite, or a romantic Aquas del Amor outdoor shower? Listen for the next hour and relax – the Beach Butler will be right back with your cocktail…