Travel Tips
Friday Jun. 10, 2011 9:27 AM ET
Loren Christie blogs about Canada's best beaches
Canada AM's travel expert Loren Christie blogs about his favourite beaches in Canada, including some of the best-kept local secrets. Full Story
Loren Christie's tips for savvy souvenir shopping
Still stinging from a missed chance to bring home some wonderful souvenirs, Loren Christie shares some tips on how to be a better holiday shopper.
Loren Christie takes a 'social media' tour of Dublin
Travel Expert Loren Christie leaves his Lonely Planet behind and takes a social media tour of Dublin -- as directed by Twitter and Facebook.
Loren Christie says head to Britain this summer
The royal wedding will soon be history. But Canada AM travel expert Loren Christie says it's still worth a trip to London this summer to see some new sights.
Loren Christie on travel for one
What happens when you don't want -- or have -- a travel buddy? Canada AM travel expert Loren Christie is here with tips on how to go solo.
Loren Christie on outdoor winter adventures
Do you have to be a skier or a snowboarder to enjoy winter? Absolutely not! The key is to just get outdoors and do something. If you don't, the winter truly becomes unbearably long.
Loren Christie on planning a royal wedding getaway
Canada AM's travel expert Loren Christie offers up tips and ideas on how you can make the most of a visit to London during the royal wedding.
Loren Christie's ideas for cheap winter getaways
Feel like a winter getaway, but holiday spending has left your wallet a little light? Loren Christie shares his suggestions for travelling on the cheap.
Loren Christie's gift ideas for the traveller on your list
Canada AM's resident travel expert Loren Christie offers up his list of gifts for the traveller on your Christmas list.
Loren Christie on making the most of a Banff adventure
Canada AM's travel expert is in Banff National Park for its 125th anniversary. Here are his tips for what to put on your activity list when visiting the iconic park.
Loren Christie on taking the stress out of travel
If you're the kind of person who feels as if a second vacation is always needed in order to recover from the first one, perhaps you need some help on de-stressing your next holiday. Here are my top ten tips to take the stress out of your next vacation.
Loren Christie on Banff's ghost stories and ski deals
Canada AM travel expert Loren Christie on spooky Banff ghost stories -- and awesome ski vacation offers.
Loren Christie responds to your Dream Vacation ideas
Canada AM's travel expert Loren Christie asked you to share your dream vacations, and you did. Here are a few.
Loren Christie on things to do before you turn 50
Do you have a travel wish list? A bucket list of travel? All month I'll be presenting my Top Five Travel Experiences for people of differing ages and stages of life. So without further ado, here are my top five suggestions of things to do for people in their thirties.
Loren Christie on things to do before you turn 40
Do you have a travel wish list? A bucket list of travel? All month I'll be presenting my Top Five Travel Experiences for people of differing ages and stages of life. So without further ado, here are my top five suggestions of things to do for people in their thirties.
Loren Christie on things to do before you turn 30
Do you have a travel wish list? A bucket list of travel? All month I'll be presenting my Top Five Travel Experiences for people of differing ages and stages of life. So without further ado, here are my top five suggestions of things to do for people in their twenties.
Loren Christie's tips for destination weddings
Interested in combining your big day with a dream vacation? There are many reasons destination weddings are growing in popularity...
Loren Christie on the best travel books out there
Despite the increasing amounts of travel information available online, booksellers and publishers say that the guidebook industry is as strong as ever. So why with so much available on the web, for free, do travellers still turn to guidebooks for information? I think there are several reasons:
Loren Christie busts some age-old travel myths
Can your hotel key be used steal your identity? Does booking at the last minute get you the best deals? Our friends at Travelocity.ca recently came out with the answers to some of the most common travel myths. Here are some of the most common ones...
What kind of traveller are you? Take Loren's quiz to find out
Canada AM's travel expert Loren Christie has put together a quiz to help you determine exactly what kind of traveller you are. The results might surprise you!
Loren Christie on new and unique cruise options
Although it is true that today's savvy travellers are looking for more and more unique experiences, that does not mean you should rule out cruising; quite the opposite in fact. Loren Christie has details...
Loren Christie's Top 5 Places to Stay in Canada
I am a hotel guy through and through. Where you stay sets the tone for your entire holiday. So as part of our Best of Canada series, we had to include the Top Five Places in Canada to stay.
Loren Christie blogs about Canadians' vacay habits
Loren Christie, Canada AM's travel expert, blogs about Canadian vacation trends.
Loren tests out the latest and greatest travel gadgets
Canada AM travel guru Loren Christie tests out travel products and reports back on which ones live up to the hype.
Loren Christie: Top-five family-friendly Canadian attractions
Canada AM travel expert Loren Christie on Canada's Wonderland and four other family-friendly destinations on home soil.
Loren Christie: Top-five Canadian outdoor adventures
Canada AM travel expert Loren Christie lists his top-five Canadian outdoor adventure trips.
Loren Christie: Hidden gems of Canadian tourism
Communities across the country are celebrating Canada: From pancake breakfasts to outdoor concerts to fireworks, there are 2010 things to do.
Loren Christie on adrenaline-infused adventure travel
In his latest blog entry, travel expert Loren Christie tackles adventure travel for adrenaline junkies...
Loren Christie: Consider a Europe trip this summer
Europe is calling! If you have been considering a trip to the continent, this could be your summer.Loren Christie explains why...
Loren Christie on why you should take a gap year
Taking a gap year in between finishing one's studies and entering the work world has become a traditional rite of passage in countries like England. Here in Canada, I think people are less inclined to consider a year abroad as one of life's necessities.
Loren Christie compares travel credit cards
Canadians spend thousands of dollars every year on their credit cards and if your card offers rewards, those benefits can really add up. Loren Christie helps you choose the card that fits your lifestyle.
Loren Christie's simple tips to skip lines, ease stress
For the hundreds of thousands of passengers stranded in the airports because of the volcanic ash cloud, the last ten days have been an exercise in patience. Under normal circumstances, here are some simple things you can do to skip the lines, save time and ease the stress.
Loren Christie on a fascinating Dutch ship christening
Last Saturday I had the pleasure of attending the christening of a river cruise ship in the charming Dutch tourist town of Volendam. The Felicity became the ninth in a fleet of Avalon ships that are plying the waterways of Europe.
Loren Christie's 'responsible traveller' pop quiz
Are you a responsible traveller? Take Loren Christie's quiz and find out!
Loren Christie: Curing the Olympic blues in Alberta
In his latest blog, Loren Christie offers up an end-of-winter cure for the post-Olympic blues.
Loren Christie hits the slopes in B.C.'s backcountry
Limited skills didn't stop Loren Christie from having a blast Cat skiing in B.C.'s Christmas-card-like backcountry.
Loren Christie: The whole point of living here is to surf
If you want to try your hand at surfing there is no where better than Tofino, located on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Surfing is a way of life in this small town of 1,900 people. According to Jim, my taxi driver, "the whole point of living in Tofino is to surf."
Loren Christie on how you can still get to the Games
Have you got a last minute case of Olympic fever? The greatest show on Earth may be only eight days away, but it is still possible to go. Loren Christie has details...
Loren Christie's proper packing techniques
Travel expert Loren Christie clears up the new rules for flying. Here are his tips for how to pack effectively.
Loren Christie on getting a good deal on a winter trip
If you are thinking of heading down south this winter, now is the time to book. There are great deals right now but they won't last. Supply is running out especially over hot dates like March Break.
Loren Christie's tips for a successful group vacay
Canada AM's travel expert Loren Christie blogs about lessons learned when it comes to all-inclusive group vacations.
Loren Christie takes questions from the mailbag
Happy Holidays! Thank you all for the questions you sent in this year. Here are my answers. Hope this helps!
Loren Christie's top travel-themed gift ideas
My personal favourite Christmas gift would be an airline ticket somewhere exotic. Likely that's a bit lofty for my loved ones, so here are some other very cool travel-themed gift ideas for under the tree.
Loren on why you should visit Vancouver and Whistler
Have you heard of "Olympic aversion"? It's a phenomenon faced by many Olympic host destinations, before and after the Games. Canada AM travel expert Loren Christie on why Vancouver and Whistler are still great destinations.
Loren reveals why you should reconsider the Caribbean
Ready to rip off the wristband? If you have avoided the Caribbean as a vacation destination because you felt all it had to offer was an unlimited supply of sun and rum, think again.
Loren's tips on staying fit while on the road
Loren Christie blogs about how you can stay in shape while on the road or on vacation
Loren Christie
Loren is a fervent traveler who has visited more than 40 countries around the world, appeared on numerous TV and radio programs and as Canada AM's travel expert, shared the joys and pitfalls of travel viewers across Canada.Canada AM Contributors
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