The Informed Traveler

What's Happening in Cuba? Plus, Where Canadians Are Headed

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2111088/fan_mail/new] Cuba has been in the travel news a lot lately as a number of airlines, tour operators and hotels have ceased operations, so on this week's show travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss what's going on in Cuba. Then we'll chat with the VP of DCI, Development Counsellors International as they've recently released their fourth edition of the Capturing the Canadian Consumer study. So we'll dive into the numbers to see where Canadians are going and why. Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/randyu]

Don't Get Tagged: Bag Tag Safety & A Campbell River Escape

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2111088/fan_mail/new] Have you heard about the issue of bag tag switching at Canadian airports? It doesn't happen often but you certainly don't want to be the one caught up in it. Travel expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss what it involves and what you can do to make sure you're not. Then we'll head to Vancouver Island and visit Campbell River, home to the Naturally Pacific Resort. We'll chat with the GM to get the highlights of visiting Campbell River this summer. Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/randyu]

Summer Travel Concerns & MSC World America Review

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2111088/fan_mail/new] Summer travel is on the minds of many these days and with it many concerns and questions so on this week's show Travel Expert Onanta Forbes will join me to discuss what those concerns might be. And the Cruise Guru, David Yeskel who is often a guest on our show, will stop by to give us his review of the MSC World America. It's one of MSC Cruises newest ships so we'll get the lowdown from David. Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/randyu]

Fort Lauderdale Takes Center Stage at IPW 2026

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2111088/fan_mail/new] This week's show is all about sunny Fort Lauderdale, Florida where we attended IPW 2026 last week — one of the travel industry’s premier international marketplaces, hosted by Brand USA and the US Travel Association. One of the conversations we had was with Visit Lauderdale sharing all the fun things Ft Lauderdale has to offer. I also had a sit down with Brand USA, talking about traveling to the US, visitation numbers and the plan going forward.  Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/randyu]

Island Journeys: The Philippines & Grenada

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2111088/fan_mail/new] On this week's show we'll catch with Travel Expert Onanta Forbes as she winds up her stay in the Philippines. Plus we'll find out if she's encountered any travel disruptions with the jet fuel shortage that's effecting many places. Then later in the show we'll hear from the Grenada Tourism Authority on why Grenada is a great choice for your next Caribbean vacation.  Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/randyu]