This week on the Chris Robinson Travel Show we discover “Islandology” as we explore the Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel. “Islandology” is all about the Island life –beachcombing and shell collecting, pirate lore and island hopping, gentle manatees, playful dolphins and getting out on the water…… can’t you just hear those waves lapping gently on the shore? Islandology starts with an authentic “old world” Florida vibe – this is a place to chill and unwind. Back that up with year round sunny...

This week the Travel Show takes you on a tour to Central and South America as well as to the Caribbean as we explore the world of Transat and Decameron All Inclusive Hotels & Resorts. Decameron and Transat are a great partnership and together they offer 16 hotels in 6 destinations. These are some of the best value all-inclusive properties on the market and Decameron is the hotel chain with the best loyalty rating in Canada. Plus Decameron resorts are found in some of the more exotic...

This week The Travel Show is on the road in the mountains of Virginia to experience Shenandoah National Park. Chris discovers a landscape of magnificent vistas cloaked in the first stirrings of fall colours. Shenandoah National Park lies astride a beautiful section of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Skyline Drive is a 200km road that winds along the crest of the mountains through the length of the Park. It provides vistas of the spectacular landscape to east and west and is truly one of the most...

This week on the Travel Show Chris is joined by experts from RBC Bank to explore how to make financial transactions worry free when you spend time in the US. Find out how to build the financial support that you need to ensure that you have access to money and banking facilities while you are staying in the US. Especially if you spend a lot of time across the border you will know that it can be quite challenging to transfer money or pay bills while in the US. But banking has moved on quite a...

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 Joe Adamo who is President, Transat Distribution Canada and Vice-President and...

This week the Travel Show is going to give you the inside scoop on their 2017-18 program from Transat, Canada’s leading vacation company. Transat have holiday options from airfares to southbound all-inclusive resorts to cruises. Transat have some great promotions in the market and we get all the news straight from Transat’s spokesperson on the show. We will hear about hot new destinations, amazing deals … and we’ll find out about Transat’s best kept secret: its fabulous cruise program.

This week the Travel Show is taking you to Ireland - packed with unique experiences from its spectacular landscapes to its vibrant cities. The warmth of the people and the vibrancy of its culture are legendary. And this is a country with a packed calendar of festivals and events to keep you entertained 365 days a year. No wonder there are record numbers of Canadian visitors heading to the Emerald Isle! It’s never been easier either – thanks to Aer Lingus, rated Ireland’s only 4 star airline...

This week the Travel Show focuses on the chic Caribbean destination of the Cayman Islands. Cayman is famous for its wonderful cuisine, high quality hotels, excellent service - and some of the best beaches in the world. In fact this idyllic destination is three times more exciting - because it comprises not one, not two, but three distinct and beautiful islands with a huge range of vacation options. It’s all much more affordable than you might think – and we’ll also hear about a great way to...

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 Vivian Vassos, Executive Editor at ZOOMER magazine.

This week on the Travel Show Chris is on location in Portugal exploring Lisbon and Madeira. Travelling to Portugal is now even easier with the new direct flights from Toronto to Lisbon with TAP Portugal. The capital Lisbon is a gracious city, packed with history and with its face decidedly turned towards the Atlantic Ocean. It was from Lisbon that brave men set on voyages into the unknown in the 15th and 16th century and you can learn about larger than life characters like Henry the Navigator...

This week on the Travel Show - the “Show Me” State of Missouri. We’ll discover the music and the incredible variety of shows in Branson - a perennial favourite with more theatre seats than Broadway. It boasts a storied history of great family entertainment – provided by families such as the Lennon family, the Osmond family and many more. And we will also explore more music with the Blues in St Louis and Jazz in Kansas City. Missouri is also a great outdoors destination with State Parks,...

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 Vanessa Lee, owner and publisher of Cruise and Travel Lifestyles magazine and...

This week on the Travel Show, Chris is on location in Ethiopia – the Land of Origins! Ethiopia the birthplace of humanity, based on fossil hominid finds in its deserts. It also played a significant role in the rise of both Christianity and Islam. For Victorian explorers their goal was to discover the source of the Nile - well the origin of the Blue Nile is also here in Ethiopia in Lake Tana. And importantly for any caffeine addicts - it was also the birthplace of coffee...and still produces...

This week on the Travel Show we are going to give you the inside scoop on Canada’s leading vacation company’s plans for their new trips next winter! Transat are launching their 2017 – 2018 programs this month and we have all the news straight from Transat’s spokesperson on the show. What are the hot new destinations, where the best deals are to be found… and lots more. Plus the latest on trips to Europe this summer, Mediterranean cruising and Florida vacations too. We are going to make sense...

This week on the Travel Show - this is the year, and this is the place! 2017 is Canada’s 150th anniversary and there’s no better place to celebrate than Ottawa. Ottawa is packed with events and activities to celebrate the Nation’s birthday. There are spectacles and celebrations that are unique to 2017 – your chance to see some of these remarkable events will be this year, and this year only. Summer is always a vibrant and exciting time in Ottawa - buzzing with music, festivals and outdoors...

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 Alvaro Concha, Colombia’s Trade Commissioner in Canada.

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...