My Costa Rican Travel Experience
November 11-18, 2022 By Trip Merchant Co-Founder, Ryan Mikucki Date: January 2022 Why travel to Costa Rica? Located between Nicaragua and Panama in Central America, Costa Rica is a democratic and peaceful nation, without
Our Saudi Arabian Experience
Discover Saudi Arabia with Scenic 'Eclipse' & Trip Merchant: October 13-21, 2022 What comes to mind when you think of Saudi Arabia?? Perhaps very little, as it seemed to be a secret
Travel During “COVID”: Netherlands (August 2021)
In August, my wife and I embarked on a journey to the Netherlands aboard WestJet’s inaugural flight from Calgary to Amsterdam! Wow, did it ever feel good to be travelling
What is Luxury Hotel Barging?
Small passenger numbers, elegant accommodation and exclusive partnerships make this the ultimate cruising experience… What makes a Hotel Barge Cruise? Our Luxury Hotel Barges are a fleet of “floating boutique hotels” where
Algarve Tourism Bureau: October News
Algarve Tourism Bureau - News - October 2020 ‘GOLF CLUBS ARE ON US’: ALGARVE SHOULDERS THE BURDEN OF TRAVEL COSTS The Algarve is set to lend a generous hand to the cost
Four Reasons to Sail in Thailand on a Star Clippers Tall Ship
Thailand is one of the most visited countries in the world, drawing millions of tourists each year -- and for good reason. The pristine beaches, year-round sunshine, friendly locals and,
Why Private/Tailor Made Travel? Explained…
What is a Private/Tailor Made trip and what are the benefits? Tailor made, bespoke, customized or custom crafted…these terms essentially have the same meaning when it comes to Private/Tailor Made travel
Potato Bhaji & Chapatis (India)
Every Indian family has it’s own way of cooking potato bhaji and depending on which part of India, it will taste completely different. It’s a hearty home cooked dish that
Exploring the Caribbean with Star Clippers
Spring fever may be in the air, but it's not too early to start planning for the cold winter days ahead. Star Clippers offers numerous sailings to the Caribbean during