Thursday, June 2, 2011

Fabulous feasts in Corfu, Greece

Home-baked, honey-dripping desserts in Corfu, Greece.  Photograph by Janie Robinson, Travel Writer
A plateful of home-baked, honey-dripping baklava and kumquat cake are the sweet finale to a Corfu Meze, a feast of traditional dishes.  Fabulous feasts one of 10 REASONS TO GET PASSIONATE about this sun-kissed Greek island in Janie Robinson's Toronto Star Travel front cover story ... http://www.thestar.com/travel/europe/article/1000919--top-10-reasons-to-get-passionate-about-corfu

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Curling's the draw in London, Ontario these days

A slice of Canadiana. Photograph by Janie Robinson, Travel Writer
Join Janie Robinson and curling fans having fun at the Tim Hortons Brier in London this week. Curling's the draw, but a fan or not, take in a Brier sometime in your travels - it's a slice of Canadiana you really shouldn't miss! www.thestar.com/travel/ontariooutings/article/950711--curling-s-the-draw-in-london-these-days

Sunday, February 27, 2011

Canadian deals when you ride the rails in Europe

Riding the rails in Europe. Photograph by Janie Robinson and Brian Quinn, Travel Writer
Riding the rails is Janie Robinson's favourite way to explore Europe with discounted rail passes available for Canadians.    More in the Toronto Star "Our favourite spots in Europe" travel tips at www.thestar.com/travel/europe/article/944983--travel-tips-our-favourite-spots-in-europe#article 
Timely tip: Check out the Switzerland Family Rail Sale offering 50 percent savings on select Swiss Passes when  travelling with children... must be booked from April 26 through May 5, 2011 at http://www.raileurope.ca/

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Wild for winter in Ontario Parks

Wild for winter in Ontario. Photograph by Janie Robinson, Travel Writer
Join Janie Robinson for a fun, frosty winter's day at Springwater Provincial Park. This sanctuary for some of Ontario's native wildlife and for nature lovers like me, sees families, cross-country skiers, snowshoers, and even some chalet bunnies sharing this snowy escape near Barrie. A perfect way to spend Family Day Weekend too... www.thestar.com/travel/ontariooutings/article/932758--wild-about-winter-in-midhurst

Friday, January 21, 2011

Story and video Getting Marooned in Jamaica

Jamaica's Blue Mountains. Photograph by Janie Robinson, Travel Writer
Blue Mountain coffee is world-famous, but as Janie Robinson discovers, within this lush landscape lies one of Jamaica's most fascinating stories - the 300-year saga of runaway slaves whose descendants still live there.  Watch Janie's Jamaica Blue Mountains video and read her campanion Toronto Star print story
Getting Marooned in Jamaica


Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Jamaica's Rock n Roll Hideaway

Trident Castle has housed many a celebrity over the years.  Photo by Janie Robinson, Travel Journalist.
Join Janie Robinson in Jamaica, sipping smoothies with celebs in Port Antonio - home to Geejam Studios, the Blue Lagoon and one of Errol Flynn's favourite spots.  Trident Castle (pictured here) has housed many a star over the years, including Johnny Depp and Kate Moss. www.thestar.com/travel/caribbean/article/906870--jamaica-s-rock-n-roll-hideaway#article