This week on the Travel Show - the up and coming destination of Roatan. Roatan is the largest of the Bay Islands, 56 kms off the northern coast of Honduras in the warm waters of the Caribbean. It combines laid-back, toes-in-the-sand beach-bumming with spectacular scuba diving. Roatan has long been known to divers as one of the top dive destinations in the Caribbean but is now being discovered by non-diver vacationers looking for somewhere a little different, a little off the beaten track, yet...

This week the Travel Show showcases Wales – perhaps the greatest secret wonder of Britain, and a gem that should not be overlooked. It’s a land of scenic beauty, heritage and history and the people are warm and welcoming. This year is the “Year of the Sea” in Wales. This is very appropriate for a country with such spectacular coastline and the first country to have a pathway along the entirety of its shores. Celebrate dramatic seascapes and active inland waterways. Discover coastal castles...

This week on the Travel Show we explore the world of Best Western. It is the largest hotel family in the world with over 4,200 hotels in more than 100 countries - and it has one of the most rewarding hotel loyalty programs anywhere! The hallmark of Best Western is the consistently high standards across all the properties. Out of 4,200 Best Western hotels worldwide a total of 1,956 received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence in 2017. In North America it increases to an impressive 64% of...

This week - discover the world of the Palladium Hotel Group on the Travel Show. It’s a world where you don’t just have a gin – you have Bombay Sapphire. You don’t just have meat – you have Angus steak on the menu. There’s an array of world cuisines and à la carte breakfast, lunch and dinner - unlimited, with no reservations required. You don’t just sit on a beach - you enjoy an Ibiza style Beach Club with waiter service. In short you don’t just have all inclusive - you have infinite...

This week the Travel Show basks in the Cuban sunshine! Cuba is one of the warmest, safest and most authentic destinations anywhere in the world. And one of the most popular with Canadians too! It’s a beautiful island with unmatched beaches, unspoiled nature and nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It’s the largest island in the Caribbean by far - and this big island is big on things to see and do. It has some of the best preserved colonial architecture in the Northern hemisphere. Its capital...

This week we focus on the Czech Republic on the Travel Show. Listen to Chris as he explores the incredible history, architecture, countryside and indomitable spirit of the Czech Republic. The Czech Republic celebrates the 100th anniversary of the creation of Czechoslovakia this year. Events will include a celebration of the Czech culture such as the “Beer of Kings” from Budweis, the development of spa treatments as part of Nordic skiing experience and the famous Prague cafés where great men...

This week – travel to Italy with Chris! Chris escorts just one special tour each year with Senior Discovery Tours, and this week he extends an invitation to accompany him to the fabulous “Hill Top Towns of Italy… plus Rome and Venice”. This 17 day tour includes cities like Rome, Venice and Florence as well as the beautiful countryside of Umbria and Tuscany, where you will stay in small, unspoilt little hilltop towns. The tour runs October 4, 2018 - October 20, 2018 and your trip is made worry...

This week the Travel Show rides the rails with VIA Rail - Canada’s best window! Join Chris as he explores one of the most iconic journeys in Canada that is linked to the very foundation of our country itself. VIA say the train is “a more human way to travel” – especially true if you believe that the journey is just as important as the destination. VIA Rail is environmentally friendly. VIA Rail is sociable. VIA Rail is less stressful. VIA Rail takes you to some of the most beautiful parts of...

This week the Travel Show takes you to Israel. Just think - King David ruled here in 1000 BC and Israel contains a vast array of sacred sites of pilgrimage. Over the centuries Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Turks, French and many others have laid claim to these lands, so history is everywhere. But modern-day Israel doesn’t just have a colourful past – it has a rich and vibrant present. As well as a place of spiritual renewal it is also an exciting leisure destination, with some fabulous...

This week the Chris Robinson Travel Show goes to Ireland! It’s a wonderfully easy and laid-back country to visit. Just a short 6-hour flight away, Ireland is our closest point in Europe and one of its premier destinations. It’s safe, there’s no language barrier and the welcome you will receive couldn’t be warmer. Couple that with stunning landscapes, fascinating cities, captivating history, a lively music and arts scenes, delicious food and an irrepressible sense of fun - and it becomes...

An invitation to travel with Chris on a wonderful Danube Cruise in 2019! We have a great show this week as we explore one of the most civilized ways you can find to travel - European river cruising. We are going to be taking a virtual cruise on the beautiful Danube River from Passau in Germany to Budapest in Hungary, discovering Austria and Slovakia along the way. And it gets even better – you can travel FOR REAL on this wonderful Danube cruise in April next year. And there are some fabulous...

This week the Travel Show takes you to the Southern Caribbean gem of Barbados. Barbados is different to other Caribbean island destinations. Geographically it lies in the Windward Islands of the West Indies, apart from the arc of other islands and a little further out into the wild Atlantic. While it's justifiably famed for its fantastic beaches, fine powdery sand and brilliant turquoise bays, you’ll find crashing surf on the lonely east coast. The capital Bridgetown with its historic British...

This week the Travel Show heads to the sunshine of Mexico and Cancun - the place where Mexico’s tourism industry really began. Nowadays, Cancun is where you will find the very best shopping, dining, sports, wellness, entertainment and nightlife in all of Mexico. It’s a destination for everyone, from family groups to couples and from beach fanatics to golfers and active soft-adventurers. Cancun is also the perfect launch pad for wonders such as the UNESCO World Heritage Mayan site of Chichen...

This week on the Travel Show we are exploring England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland and beyond to soak up some European ambiance. These are destinations where you can wrap yourself in history and culture – what’s not to love about sleeping in a castle or exploring medieval buildings? The cuisine, the people, the landscapes are all so fascinating. And some of us may also have family ties that bind us to Europe. This week Chris’ expert guest is the CEO of CIE Tours, a vacation company that...

This week on the Travel Show – a special invitation to accompany Chris on a trip to Ireland! The trip departs on September 22, 2018 for a 10 day tour of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. The tour itinerary is carefully crafted by the experts at EF Go Ahead Tours so that you will see some of Ireland’s most stunning coastal scenery, unique towns and villages – and most exciting of all – meet the Irish people! Come on a virtual tour from your radio to discover the delights of the Irish landscapes,...

This week the Travel Show focuses on planning a trip to Europe with Transat. The most popular time to visit Europe is between April and October – and indeed the shoulder months are often less crowded and better value. But Europe is a great destination any time! The experts in travel from Canada to Europe are Transat. They offer flights to destinations right across Europe as well as tours, cruises and a la carte options to create your perfect European trip. Wonderful destinations like the...

This week the Travel Show Chris is in St Lucia for a special on location show. He’s there to experience Serenity at Coconut Bay Beach Resort and Spa - Saint Lucia’s newest all-inclusive, adults-only, luxury all-suite resort. Serenity is a brand new up market resort that lives up to its name by giving you fabulous accommodation in peaceful and private suites and excellent service that includes your very own butler. The suites and their patios are gorgeous. You are steps away from the Serenity...

This week on the Travel Show discover a very different kind of vacation. Self-drive canal cruising is extremely popular in Europe and this summer it is coming to Canada thanks to Le Boat - Europe’s #1 boating company. Le Boat is launching a fleet of brand new, comfortable cruisers from their base at Smiths Falls Ontario on the Rideau Canal. Boating is a wonderful stress reliever! Slow down, set your own pace, and explore scenic waterways as you stop at unique villages, wineries, local...

This week join Chris on location aboard the Yacht Isabela II, afloat in the Pacific Ocean in one of the most amazing, most unique places anywhere on our planet. The Galapagos Islands are the most famous wildlife-watching destination in the world and were the inspiration for Darwin’s ground-breaking theory of natural selection. It’s almost impossible to exaggerate the sheer spectacle of Nature’s evolutionary kaleidoscope. Just the stunning geology alone makes these islands amazing; the mix of...

This week the Chris Robinson Travel Show is going to soak up the sun at some luxury all-inclusive Bahia Principe Hotels and Resorts. Bahia Principe offer high quality, 4 ½ and 5 star properties with all the facilities you could possibly want - from water parks to on-site shopping centres, golf courses and dive shops ….to casinos, karaoke bars and more! The best way to enjoy these wonderful resorts is as part of an all-inclusive package with Transat that includes everything you need for your...

On this week’s Travel Show - travel more often, or to dare to dream of a trip that otherwise might be out of reach, with the Aeroplan loyalty program. Most people have a bucket list for travel. Our show today is about how to turn wishes into reality. Wherever you plan - or dream - of going, Aeroplan has a way to get you there and Aeroplan Miles are being used every minute of every day for travel. It is well worth your while to understand the system and how it works - so listen for tips on...

This week on the Chris Robinson Travel Show we are taking a virtual flight aboard a Swiss International Airlines flight from Montreal to Switzerland. If you are leaving from Toronto you have easy connectors to Montreal, and then there is no need to change again before you arrive in Switzerland. SWISS - the national airline of Switzerland - fly from Montreal to both Zurich and Geneva. But this is just a stepping stone to many other destinations in Europe and around the world. As we travel in...

This week the Travel Show is island hopping around Hawai‘i. There are six incredible islands in Hawai‘i for you to enjoy - all with unparalleled beauty and unique experiences on offer. If Hawai‘i is on your bucket list then listen to hear how it is closer than ever with seasonal direct flights from Toronto to Honolulu on Air Canada Rouge. The beaches of Hawai‘i come in all colours – white, black and red – and come fringed by coconuts or accented by dramatic cliffs. Some beaches are pounded...

This week on the Chris Robinson Travel Show we are heading to Switzerland to breathe in the fresh mountain air and feel snowflakes on our cheeks. It was an innovative hotelier in St Moritz who first attracted winter guests to the Alps more than 150 years ago. Now Switzerland is a tourist mecca all year round – and this is a country that enjoys the winter outdoors like no other. Of course, there is world class downhill skiing, but there is so much more! From snow-blanketed forests to fondues...