Crai Bower: With his new Instagram feed CanadaFiles celebrating all places north of the border, award winning traveler writer, photographer and broadcaster Crai S Bower joins Paul to talk about what's going on in the skiing enclave of Whistler, Ontario Canada and why it's actually a more popular destination in the summer than it is in the winter. SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave

A regular speaker at travel industry events including the NY Times Travel Show, The Public Relations Society of America Travel Conference, and TBEX, and editor of GoNOMAD.com Travel since 2002, Max Hartshorne has published thousands of travel stories and has served as a guide and mentor for travel writers getting their start.  He joins Paul to talk about Manchester, England and why it is an ideal city to visit this year. SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave

Tech Lord James DeRuvo joins Paul to discuss a new ultra compact drone, the DJI Spark, and how it could be the ideal camera for grabbing those kodak moments while traveling. Also as our family travel reporter, James and Paul also talk about Disney's new Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout! ride, that replaces the Tower of Terror at Disney California Adventure.    

Dedicated to preserving the heady days of the founding of the American colonies, the Yorktown Museum offers a peak on everything from how settlers lived in the 18th century to how they farmed the land, and how we fought for our independence. Peter Armstrong joins us to provide a sneak peak behind the curtain of this charming little museum in New York.  

Continuing our tour of Colonial America, Peter Armstrong returns to give us an inside look of one of the first colonies in America ... Jamestown, Virginia, and how you can still get that colonial experience today.  

Come aboard the world’s largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean International’s Harmony of the Seas. Join RCI’s Director of Entertainment Ken Rush to learn about the ship’s almost endless range of entertainment - from water spectaculars to ice shows to Broadway-style productions. Then head down to the Engine Control Room with Elizabeth to discover how Harmony is using the latest technologies to keep the oceans clean. And come with Elizabeth as she descends into The Ultimate Abyss.    

Adam Goldstein, president and chief operating officer of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., joins Paul and Elizabeth at CLIA's Cruise 360 in Vancouver to chat about RCCL's partnership with the World Wildlife Fund. Preserving the marine environment is a high priority for the company, and for the global cruise industry. They also talk about the latest in ship technology and how it is also contributing to a cleaner environment.    

The Tallman Hotel in Clear Lake, California with its antique charm and settled in an unspoiled wilderness area gives you a taste of what life was like in the old West. Paul and Liz talk to Bernard and Lynne Butcher who saved it for travelers to enjoy.

  Travel Camel, Shane Dallas, is back to talk about the Arabian Travel Market and when is a good time to visit the Middle East and Africa.   

You may not realize that Oakwood Worldwide is one of the great hospitality brands in travel. Whether traveling on a long term business trip, an Oakwood property is the ideal place to stay. Christopher Ahearn, CEO, Oakwood Worldwide and Christine Moore, Vice President, Global Marketing, Communications and Revenue Management, gives Paul a sneak peak of their new property, Oakwood at Olympic and Olive, in Los Angeles.  

Jennifer Dombrowski chats with Paul and Elizabeth about a romantic trip to the Seychelles and a fantastic luxury lodge on a private island surrounded by nature and giant tortoises. Husband Tim came from Asia and she flew from France to meet in the Seychelles. Check out more of their travels at their website Luxe Adventure Traveler.  

[caption id="attachment_10846" align="alignleft" width="171"] Susan Schwartz of bestbitsworldwide.com[/caption] Susan Schwartz chats with Paul about her website bestbitsworldwide.com. Susan also chronicles the best libations and dispensers thereof around the world from her base in London. She and Paul talk about London, great food and places to drink in the greatest international city on earth.       

Travel Journalist Gary Arndt joins us on the show to talk about ancient Israel and the clues of how people lived that were left behind. If you're interested in traveling to the Middle East, or are even just a history buff, this episode is a good one.      

What's the food scene like in the Great White North? Eric Pateman of Edible Canada, and Wayne Morris, executive chef of Boralia, join Paul and Elizabeth to talk about the latest food trends in Canada, including combining dishes from various culinary regions in the same meal.

Back in 1914, surf legend George Freeth, was commissioned by oil tycoon Henry Huntington to surf Huntington Beach and bring tourism to the City that bears his name. Freeth opened the Huntington Beach pier with “dazzling feats of balance and dexterity that people had never seen before” on an 8-foot surfboard made of redwood, cementing his iconic status in history as the Father of Modern Surfing.   A hundred and three years later, Kelly Miller, the CEO of Visit Huntington Beach and SurfCityUSA.com, portrays the character of Freeth and joins us for a look back on how surfing became the iconic sport of Southern California.  

[caption id="attachment_8708" align="alignleft" width="240"] Shane Dallas, TheTravelCamel.com[/caption] Shane Dallas, the "Travel Camel," not only has visited over 100 countries in his travels, he fully immerses himself into the lives and cultures where he goes. And he always comes away from the experience changed for the better. In this episode, he joins Elizabeth to talk about tips on how to travel easier whether traveling a little, or a lot.

On this episode of Traveling, Cunard is teaming up with The Greatest Generations Foundation for a once in a lifetime transatlantic cruise from Southampton to New York, and to pay tribute to the forgotten heroes of World War II. Cruising aboard the Queen Mary 2, this trip will relive the days of the original Queen Mary being a troop transport and honor our nation's veterans with a unique enrichment program. 

Jennifer Dombrowski reports in on another great wine event in Bordeaux where the great wines are tasted from the barrel for the future. According to Jennifer 2016 should be a good vintage for vineyards south of the river. She also talk with Paul and Elizabeth about visiting Bristol, England. Recently named one of the best places to live in the UK.  

Beth Godlin, president of AON Affinity Travel Practice joins Paul and Elizabeth to talk about travel insurance and the increasing importance of travel insurance in today's world. They discuss the need for good insurance with cruising and of course medical evacuation issues which are increasingly costly   .

The Port of Quebec shines especially brightly this year, as Canada celebrates its 150th birthday. The port’s Marie-Andree Blanchet joins Paul and Elizabeth to discuss Quebec City’s fascinating history, its wonderful foods, and upcoming events, such as a gathering of the Tall Ships. Join them to learn more about one the world’s most inviting ports.  

Nancy Light of the California Wine Institute joins Paul to talk about the efforts of California winemakers to not only create green practices but world-class organic wines. Whenever you travel to California plan a visit to one of the great wine growing regions.  

[caption id="attachment_11052" align="alignleft" width="198"] Terry Gardner of TerryTravels.com[/caption] Travel writer and environmentalist Terry Gardner joins Paul and Elizabeth to talk about her experience of seeing the Panda Research Station in Chengdu, of Szechwan China.     

After four wild days in San Diego, our family travel reporter James DeRuvo gives us a report on San Diego Comic-Con!  Costumes, toys, comic books, movies and more, San Diego Comic-Con is the pop culture super bowl of the year and James says it's a must item to put on your bucket list, especially if you have family and love movies.     [caption id="attachment_10487" align="alignleft" width="300"] Image Credit - Taylor DeRuvo[/caption]  

Family travel correspondent James DeRuvo joins us to preview San Diego Comic-Con. What it is. When it is. And how you can get tickets! This four day pop culture fest is not to be missed if you're a pop culture fan.     [caption id="attachment_10486" align="alignleft" width="163"] Image Credit - Taylor DeRuvo[/caption]  

Jennifer Dombrowski is back reporting from Bordeaux, France on her most recent trip. This time, she traveled to a small place, not far from Bordeaux, in the Pyrenees mountains: Andorra.  From how to get there to her favorite restaurants, activities, and other attractions Jennifer gives all the details you need to plan a trip to what she calls the most underrated winter sports destination in Europe. With charming towns and luxe ski resorts, there's something for everyone.  Jennifer, Paul, and Elizabeth also talk about traveling in the Bordeaux region and more. Listen to the full episode for all the details and read more on her website.