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 with all the convenience of direct flights and all-inclusive resorts. Air Transat offer year-round non-stop flights and feature a range of accommodations offering kick-back-and-relax all-inclusives, dive packages, beach and water sports, and many restaurant choices.

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 with living history and seaside communities with wonderful seafood. Plus, there are 1,400 kms of coastal path to explore!

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 properties who bear that distinction. And over 1,600 of Best Western hotels are pet friendly – so four-legged family members can also enjoy the great service!

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 indulgence. We will also preview two wonderful new resorts opening later this year in the “hot” new destination of Costa Mujeres in Mexico.

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 city, Havana, has been named one of the New7Wonders cities. The way to make a vacation to Cuba a reality is with Air Transat, who have the flights, all inclusive packages, tours and expertise to help you explore this fascinating destination.

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 like Albert Einstein and Franz Kafka discussed their ideas. To travel to the Czech Republic there are many choices with the Globus Family of Brands. It could be as part of a Motorcoach tour that includes other European Countries with Globus or Cosmos, or as a pre or post stay when you take a wonderful Danube River Cruise with Avalon Waterways. Monograms offers more independent travel with a city stay in Prague as a standalone trip, or combined with other European cities

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 free – Senior Discovery Tours even pick you up right from your door! For many travellers the chance to share the experience with like-minded companions is one of the highlights of the trip. For more information check out www.seniordiscoverytours.ca

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 Canada – so… what’s not to love about all that! Listen to hear ideas for romantic vacations with train journeys that take you past wildlife, wilderness and unique communities. Plus we explore all the ways to book with Via Rail, and how to get the best bang for your travel buck!

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 beaches. And now you can fly there direct from Canada with Air Transat!

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 irresistible! The way to connect with this diverse and exciting place, without having to worry about a thing, is on a Trafalgar guided vacation.

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 discounted rates for Travel Show listeners – find out more at www.vikingoffer.ca