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5 ways to unplug this holiday season 23 Dec 2012 | 12:37 pm
In this day and age, unplugging can seem like a novel idea. After all, most people — me included — seem to be surgically attached to our gadgets. Throw in satellite television and you have a society t...
Google starts testing Flight Explorer - is this the future of travel search? 14 Dec 2012 | 08:39 pm
Ever since Google bought a company named ITA Software back in 2010 for a cool $700 million (aka pocket change for the big G) I've been wondering when they would start releasing some really interesting...
Luxury-for-less train travel 13 Dec 2012 | 12:00 pm
Luxury-for-less train travel can seem like a misnomer, but we’ve found five luxury train lines that fit the bill — as long as you’re willing to sacrifice a little on the length of the journey and get ...
Judge agrees that spring breakers ruined Mexican resort vacation 7 Dec 2012 | 08:09 pm
A judge has ordered a Toronto travel agency to pay $30,000 after drunk and violent students on spring break ruined a Canadian group’s Mexican vacation. If you’ve ever found yourself surrounded by coll...
McDonald’s to open vegetarian-only restaurants in India 6 Dec 2012 | 07:49 pm
Written by Monica Bugajski To meet local dietary demands, McDonald’s will open its first ever meet-free restaurants in India. In an attempt to corner an emerging market, McDonald’s, a brand synonymous...
Slum tours offered in London’s East End 6 Dec 2012 | 12:50 am
Written by Monica Bugajski An outreach group in London’s East End is taking advantage of the rise in slum tourism and offering tours led by homeless guides. Popular in the 1800s, slum tourism is once ...
Man sneaks snake onto EgyptAir flight 6 Dec 2012 | 12:42 am
Written by Monica Bugajski An EgyptAir flight was forced to make an emergency landing after a hidden snake bit its owner. Passengers onboard EgyptAir flight 610 from Cairo to Kuwait were more than a l...
Last minute 7 night Jamaica package from Toronto, with meals and drinks - $528/person after taxes & fees 5 Dec 2012 | 12:26 am
There's a 7 night package (includes flight, hotel, all meals, all drinks) from Toronto to the Royal Decameron Montego Beach in Montego Bay, Jamaica departing on December 7 for $528/person after all ta...
Canada’s Best Christmas Light Displays 4 Dec 2012 | 03:18 am
The DeSario Home - Toronto, Ontario Photo Credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/msvg/6448910557/ Regarded as one of the best displays in the City, the DeSario family has been lighting up Christmas for ...
Best Christmas markets 3 Dec 2012 | 12:22 pm
Although some people lament the early appearance of Christmas decorations in stores, others can’t wait to get into the festive spirit. But if you’re part of the group that’s feeling more like Scrooge ...
