Walnut Grove Cruise & Ltd Travel Blog

Canada's Whistler Blackcomb ski resort in British Columbia has been rated top in North America for the third year in a row.  The mountain and lifestyle are already legendary for skiers and riders, but Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler is upping the ante this winter with high-flying luxury helicopter mountain adventures that will give you epic memories and stories... read more

Mark it on your calendar. October is 'Plan a Cruise Month'.  This is the time of year when the world's top cruise lines introduce some of their best offers of the year. And with the nights getting chillier, thoughts of getting away this winter to the Caribbean's turquoise waters, exotic Polynesia, or fun loving Australia leap to mind.  Or an expedition of... read more

You’re invited to the Sandals Resort Day at Walnut Grove Travel on Saturday, October 28, 2017. read more

Make no mistake. Destination weddings can be pricey, but not if you know how to make them work. Besides, the fact that you will host your wedding at your dream destination is all that matters. read more

The results of a recent study have revealed the luxury fantasy destinations and travel bucket list experiences of 2016. Are your travel dreams on the list?If you're hoping or planning to go 'Down Under' this year, you've tapped into the latest travel trends. Australia tops the list of destinations for the upscale traveler, followed by another perennial favorite Italy, romantic... read more

Happy New Year! 2017 is ramping up to be an exciting year of travel. So we thought we'd share stories about the hottest travel trends that are going to impact where - and how - you travel in the coming months and even years. What do we see in our crystal ball/ champagne glass? Whether you're planning family, 'bleisure' (business/leisure),... read more

  The Winter Solstice this year takes place on Wednesday, December 21st.  The first official day of the winter season, it marks the shortest period of daylight – and longest period of darkness – on the calendar. No wonder cultures and religions around the world created winter solstice festivals that celebrate light.    For many of us these days, the question is: celebrate... read more

If you like 'new ship smell', you won't want to miss the opportunity to experience some of your favorite Caribbean ports of call this winter – in a shiny new cruise ship. A number of new cruise ships made their entrance on the cruising scene this spring and summer in Europe. But as temperatures cool, they start their migrations, repositioning... read more

Collette River cruises are 20% off Plus receive a $20.00 gift card if you attend the info night and book. read more

With so many resorts to choose from in Mexico, how do you know if you have chosen the right one for yourself? That’s where we come in. We are always learning about the resorts and we are lucky enough to be able to experience them ourselves. Recently I went down to the Mayan Riviera to stay 1 week at the... read more

If you know anything about cruising, you probably have heard of ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISE LINES. They are the leaders in ship innovation and have taken cruising to a whole new level. I recently attended a Royal Caribbean workshop and learned about the OASIS OF THE SEAS. This ship was one of the first designs by RCCL to incorporate “neighbourhoods” throughout... read more

Contiki Holidays are youth travel experts from 18-35 year olds. Since their first tour in 1962, with just one tour and one bus, fast forward to 2016 they now operate over 300 tours on 6 continents worldwide. I was able to experience a Contiki tour in May of 2016, I packed my bags and headed to Paris, to what I... read more

JAN 21, 2017 OFFICE GRAND OPENING COME AND JOIN US ON JAN 21ST FROM 10AM TO 4PM FOR OUR OFFICIAL GRAND OPENING IN OUR NEW LOCATION. BOOK ANY ROYAL CARRIBEAN, CELEBRITY, PRINCESS OR RIVER CRUISE IN A BALCONY OR HIGHER CAT. AND RECEIVE $50.00 OFF PER BOOKING. BOOK ANY KARISMA HOTEL, SANDALS RESORT, RIU HOTELS, HYATT HOTELS OR SECRETS RESORTS... read more

Give the Gift of Travel this Christmas Season with Walnut Grove Travel's, "We Will Take You There" Gift Certificates.   read more

We will be moving to our new office on December 1st.  read more

Belize has the world's second longest coral reef - with an extraordinary natural feature. It is one of the most beautiful places on earth and sometimes is referred to as 'the mother of all caves'. read more

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