Walnut Grove Cruise & Ltd Travel Blog

With flights departing Vancouver VIA Taipei, Taiwan with EVA Airlines, I was able to spend some time with a stopover to Taipei. At first I wasn’t sure if I would enjoy this city, but I was wrong. I found this city to be wonderful. My stay at the Howard Plaza Hotel had views of this bustling metropolis city with skyscraper... read more

I recently explored the island of Cebu, Philippines, with Silk Holidays tours for destination training. Not always known as a beach destination, I discovered that the Islands are home to white sandy beaches, turquoise water and a scuba/snorkelers paradise. During certain times of the year, scuba divers converge to the islands of the Philippines to take in swimming with Whale... read more

New ships boast the latest innovations at sea in accommodations, restaurants, entertainment, design, facilities, services, and technology. You won't want to miss these newest ships!     A trailblazer in river cruising, Viking Cruises launches its second ocean-going cruise ship, the Viking Sea, in 2016. The 930-passenger capacity cruise ship features an infinity pool that extends off the back of the ship, multiple... read more

Brazil's hosting of the Olympics has created a surge of interest in travel to South America's largest country. You probably know Brazil is crazy about soccer. You might also know her samba dance and music. But you might not be aware that Brazil is also popular for her most prized food - Feijoada Brasileira. National Dish of Brazil Feijoada is a meat and... read more

Retie your knot and celebrate your married life with your kids in Jamaica! read more

I recently spent two weeks at this resort, and it was fabulous.first, no wristbands, no towel cards, service that was impeccable and the food! Other than an option for breakfast there are no buffets at this resort. The dining options were incredible, and the culinary series is amazing. Visiting chefs focus on exquisite meals, often reflecting local cuisine.Canadian Beef WeekEl... read more

Walnut Grove Travel would like to thank all that played in this years Walnut Grove Business Association annual golf tournament. Also a big thanks to Winston from Sandals Resorts in coming out and co-sponsoring the Hole-in one challenge for a chance to win a trip for two to a Sandals Resort. read more

From biking, abseiling and diving to kitesurfing and running: Cape Town offers many active outdoor pursuits. Professional trail runner Ryan Sandes shows the active side of South Africa’s laidback Mother City.“Trail running is a form of meditation for me. It allows me to escape reality.”Ryan Sanders Ryan Sandes specialises in breaking records. While most people consider a marathon quite the accomplishment,... read more

1. Bows Intricate bows add just enough flash to an engagement ring without being too tacky. 2. Customized and Meaningful Having an engravement is always in style. The sky's the limit now with some available style consisting of ring elements with built in storage for a short poem. WOW!!3. Metal Prongs Metal prongs which hold the diamond in the setting... read more

Winner of the Daily Telegraph Ultratravel's “Best Golf Resort in the World” Award in the 2013 has more to offer than just golf. read more

10 reason to get married in the beautiful and magnificent Bahamas. read more

By Anita Draycott From historic spa resorts to remote parkland, from glacier-fed rivers to offshore islands, BC's hot springs are as varied as the landscapes they spring from. The province's biggest concentration of natural hot springs is in the Kootenay Rockies region; the easiest way to find them is to follow the signs for the Hot Springs Circle Route. This five- to seven-day,... read more

The day started early with our usual fresh fruit, yoghurt and strong coffee served by the ever pleasant Maria. At 8 am we left the hotel for the long journey to Otavalo. On the way we saw miles and miles of greenhouses growing a large variety of roses. Our guide pulled over and bought a dozen white roses for the... read more

Our day started with a trip to the centre of the world. That would be zero degrees latitude. Of course there is a monument and we all had to walk the yellow line painted along the line of the equator. A couple who arrived a couple days earlier visited the cloud forest which was a "bird nerd's" dream. (Their words.)... read more

For those of us that arrived early, today was a day of adjusting to altitude and getting our bearings. Our little Inn remains phenomenal. Sit down for breakfast and this sweet lady brings yogurt and granola, fresh fruit and scrambled eggs - and extremely dark coffee. The same sweet lady later was cleaning our rooms, teaching us Spanish and helping... read more

There's no real direct way to get to Quito without your own jet plane. It was an early start and a late arrival. United Airlines had wifi for 1.99 an hour and lots of tv channels for $6-8 per flight so that helped pass the time.Arriving at Quito at night is strange as you can't see your surroundings. You can... read more

Last year Cathy had the chance to lead a group of travelers on a group trip to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands (see their posts further down on this blog!). They had a trip of a lifetime and everyone they talked to wanted to hear about this unique experience - so much so that they planned for another group trip... read more

A travel bucket list is a compilation of experiences and places that are a must see and do while you are still on this earth! We're experts in customizing trips and we've had the pleasure to do just that for many of our clients when they have decided to take their dream trips. We've even had the opportunity to travel... read more

One of my clients who went to Europe stopped in Iceland. As we now have flights from Vancouver several times a week it is the up and coming adventure destination. If you have ever considered experiencing the geysers, hot springs, waterfalls, glaciers and black-sand beaches of this unique northern country, give me a call and let me plan your trip!... read more

I had the good fortune of attending the North India Highlights trip with G Adventures from Sept. 28-Oct 5 2014. Two of my desires were offered to me in one package:1. To visit India2. To experience a G Adventure tripI was joined by Sahara Abu-Ulbeh, G Adventure GPS (Global Purpose Specialist), our CEO (Chief Experience Officer), Manu and 8 other... read more