10 travel ideas for Europe All the ideas here are but a few suggestions of exciting and rewarding holiday ideas that will expand your personal horizons and give you memories that will stay with you forever.We would be happy to help you make your dreams come true. Learn More

The Seven Hills of Rome

If you know Rome, you likely know it was built on seven hills but few of us know the names of those hills or the historical stories connected to them. So we have compiled the information below to give some background which will tie into the history of this ancient city. Learn More

Africa at a glance...

When one thinks of Africa, they will usually think of a untamed continent with wild animals, thick tropical rainforests, vast barren deserts and a hot and wet climate. Though somewhat true, Africa is so much more than those typical stereotypes!Any idea of the size of Africa? Well Africa is the world's second largest continent spanning 30.2 million sq kms or 11.6 million sq miles with a whopping 61 countries, territories and islands. To put that into perspective it is larger than Canada, the United States, China and Mexico combined! Learn More

On safari in East Africa...

Being on safari is a little surreal. It is the ultimate field trip. All safari's usually begin with a briefing after breakfast before setting out from Nairobi, Kenya or Arusha, Tanzania.

You will then meet your drivers who will be with you throughout your entire safari. The drivers go over the general daily procedures and answer any concerns or unanswered questions the passengers may have. The vehicles are then loaded up and off you go to your first lodge or camp.Learn More

The Land of Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter

An artist friend of mine contacted me this past summer to let me know that she had just seen the movie "Miss Potter" illustrating the life of Beatrix Potter in England's Lake District and quite glibly asked if I would build a painting tour for her to lead in this lovely corner of England. She didn't realize that I was thinking of looking into this very region to build a walking tour for Canadian Woman Traveller. Learn More

Christmas in Paris

In the last couple of weeks, since my return from Paris, I've been receiving e-mails and calls from so many of you asking me how our first 'Getaway to Paris for Christmas' went. Well, I'm here to tell you it was absolutely fantastic ... everything we'd hoped for and more. Learn More

An Introduction to Hawaii

ALOHA!  Hawaii is usually at the top of most people’s “bucket lists”. Almost 9 million tourists visit the islands annually to vacation, sightsee, hike, explore, golf, snorkel, surf, and to celebrate milestones. Tourists are welcomed and made to feel like ohana (extended family). Learn More

How to pack for a polar expedition Polar exploration is often considered “unique” and “one of a kind” as it draws people towards the ends of the Earth.Weather is the biggest factor that affects voyages; most Arctic expeditions are conducted between June and August and most Antarctic expeditions between November and January when the ice has receded or melted to make exploration possible. Learn More

Murals in Northern Ireland The Murals in Northern Ireland depict the area’s past and present political and religious divisions and are the symbols of Northern Ireland. There are approximately 300 quality murals on display and many more in varying degrees of age and decay. Learn More

Did You Know? Belleek Pottery – Northern Ireland Belleek Pottery Ltd. is a porcelain company that began trading in 1884 as the Belleek Pottery Works Company Ltd in Belleek, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. Pottery in the region began around 1849, when John Bloomfield had discovered that the land that he had recently inherited from his father was rich in minerals and hoping to provide employment for his tenants who had been affected by the Irish potato famine, he went into partnership with London architect Robert Williams Armstrong and Dublin merchant David McBirney to set up a pottery business. Learn More

Russia is a fascinating country with rich culture and history. The country is the largest land mass sharing borders with 14 countries. Join The Travel Broker as we explore this vast country. 

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The Cliffs of Moher, stretching eight kilometres along the Atlantic coastline of County Clare, are one of the most iconic features of Ireland’s landscape. The cliffs are believed to be over 320 million years old. Ireland’s ancient rivers laid down sediments of sandstone, siltstone and shale on the seabed to form the cliffs. 

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When I think of a classic African ‘Safari’ it is Kenya and Tanzania that still get me excited to go back. From the lush slopes of Mt. Kenya, that Great Rift Valley, the wonderful Masai Mara plain, endless Serengeti, and the fascinating ecosystem at the bottom of an ancient Ngorongoro volcano floor, it can’t be beat. The culture and the people of both countries have affected me greatly with their pride, tenacity and generosity that weaves beautifully into their environment. 

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Join Picket Fences & Hicktown for their annual Sun, Sand & Cerveza beach getaway at the 4* Melia Las Dunas in beautiful Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba. 

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Every day, more and more people are discovering the value-packed pleasures of a cruise vacation. More singles, families, couples, honeymooners and groups of friends are cruising. 

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As a full-service travel agency, The Travel Broker has taken the travel concept a step further. Since the mid-80s we've been designing and leading our own tours around the world. 

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