Trudy Travels

02/11/2026

✈️ Booked a trip to Cuba? Know your rights! 🇨🇺

If you’ve booked travel to Cuba through a TICO-registered agency or tour operator, Ontario consumer protection laws have your back — especially with ongoing travel disruptions there. That means:

✔️ You’re entitled to a refund, comparable alternate travel services, or a voucher/credit if something you paid for can’t be delivered.
✔️ If your accommodations aren’t as promised, you should be offered a refund or alternate stay.
✔️ Your travel agent must tell you about conditions in Cuba that could affect your decision before and after booking.
✔️ Standard booking terms (like change fees) still apply if services are available, and some suppliers are offering goodwill options too.

👉 Talk to your travel agent for details or questions!

❗Booked travel to Cuba? Discover your consumer protection rights with TICO - Travel Industry Council of Ontario, Ontario's travel regulator.

✅ What to do if your travel plans have changed
✅ When you’re eligible for a refund
✅ When alternatives must be offered

🔗 Learn more: https://www.tico.ca/blog/cuba-travel-bookings-consumer-protection-explained

12/16/2025

For travelers looking to stay comfortably without splurging on a ryokan or ultra-luxury escape, Kyoto has a growing list of beautifully designed hotels at approachable price points. Here are my top Kyoto stays under $500 a night (with rates fluctuating around seasons and festivals).

🏨 Featured Hotels:
• Dusit Thani Kyoto: https://expedia.com/affiliates/kyoto-hotels-dusit-thani-kyoto.68qEqU9
⭐️ Book with Trudy Travels for perks including as $100 hotel credit, daily breakfast, and an upgrade and extended check-in/out whenever possible.

• Hyatt Regency Kyoto: https://expedia.com/affiliates/kyoto-hotels-hyatt-regency-kyoto.LhxmXRG
⭐️ Book with Trudy Travels for perks including $100 hotel credit, a welcome amenity, daily breakfast, and an upgrade and extended check-in/out whenever possible.

• Ace Hotel Kyoto: https://expedia.com/affiliates/kyoto-hotels-ace-hotel-kyoto.XOfyeSL

• Dhawa Yura Kyoto: https://expedia.com/affiliates/kyoto-hotels-kyoto-yura-hotel-mgallery.XCtTJPF
⭐️ Book with Trudy Travels for perks including a $100 hotel credit, daily breakfast, and an upgrade and extended check-in/out whenever possible.

• The Blossom Kyoto: https://expedia.com/affiliates/kyoto-hotels-the-blossom-kyoto.2jzjf4w

• Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto: https://expedia.com/affiliates/kyoto-hotels-hotel-the-mitsui-kyoto.ihspHwa
⭐️ Book with Trudy Travels for perks including a $100 hotel credit, a welcome amenity, daily breakfast, and an upgrade and extended check-in/out whenever possible.

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For travelers looking to stay comfortably without splurging on a ryokan or ultra-luxury escape, Kyoto has a growing list of beautifully designed hotels at ap...

12/12/2025

Ready to plan the destination wedding of your dreams? In this video, we explore 9 breathtaking luxury wedding venues around the world — from European castles and historic abbeys to tropical beachfront resorts and romantic mountain lodges. Each venue offers stunning ceremony settings, world-class service, and unforgettable charm, making your celebration truly magical.

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12/05/2025

Discover one of Montreal’s most iconic and peaceful landmarks — Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal, Canada’s largest church and a beloved pilgrimage site visited by millions each year.

08/16/2025

TICO is sharing important information for consumers who booked packaged travel that include flights on Air Canada. This includes packages booked with Air Canada Vacations and other TICO-registered businesses whose packages include Air Canada flights.

For more information: https://tico.ca/news/advisory/797-information-for-consumers-with-packaged-travel-bookings-impacted-by-the-air-canada-labour-disruption.html

08/15/2025

08/15/2025

08/08/2025

🔥 Heat Warning Alert for Toronto! 🔥

Starting this Saturday, expect several days of very hot and humid weather — highs of 30-33°C and humidex up to 40°C!

Stay safe:
💧 Drink lots of water early and often
🌞 Avoid the midday sun
👒 Wear light, loose clothes and a hat
❄️ Use fans, AC, or visit cooling centres
👵 Check on vulnerable friends and family
🚫 Never leave kids or pets in parked cars

08/08/2025

✈️☀️ Holguin, Cuba – Last minute summer Getaway! 🏖🍹

📅 Aug 19 – Aug 26, 2025
📍 Stay at Gran Muthu Almirante Beach Resort – All Inclusive!

💰 Only CAD $1,095/person (based on double occupancy)
✨ Total for 2 adults: CAD $2,190

🛫 Flights with WestJet
📍 Toronto (YYZ) → Holguin (HOG)
WS2732 | Aug 19 | 4:00 PM – 7:57 PM

📍 Holguin (HOG) → Toronto (YYZ)
WS2733 | Aug 26 | 9:00 PM – 1:01 AM (Aug 27)

🏨 Resort Highlights:
✔️ All-inclusive meals, drinks & activities
✔️ Stunning beachfront location
✔️ Perfect for a relaxing summer escape

📩 Message me to book your spot today!
Spaces won’t last at this price 🌴💦

08/07/2025

Book with me to get:
✨ $100 Hotel / Resort Credit
🍳 Breakfast Daily
⬆️ Upgrade & Extended Check-In / Out whenever possible

There are five-star hotels, and then there are hotels for which “five-star” doesn’t quite cut it. Enter: Aman hotels. Read on for six of my favorites.

08/07/2025

🌊✨ Ever dreamed of staying at the edge of the world?

Let me introduce you to a place that’s been on my travel wishlist for years: Fogo Island Inn, located on the remote and breathtaking Fogo Island, Newfoundland 🇨🇦

This isn’t just a hotel — it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Here’s why:
🏨 Why Fogo Island Inn is so special:

✔️ Perched on stilts over the wild North Atlantic Ocean — the views are unreal
✔️ Each suite is unique, filled with handcrafted furniture and quilts made by local artisans
✔️ Bathtubs with ocean views (!), wood-burning stoves, and cozy reading nooks
✔️ It’s a 100% social enterprise — all profits go back to supporting the local community
✔️ Delicious, locally sourced meals — think wild berries, North Atlantic seafood, and comfort food with a twist
✔️ You’re paired with a community host to show you around — like having a local friend on the island
🌅 Why Fogo Island is pure magic:

🌿 Peaceful, wild, and completely off the grid — no crowds, no stress
🥾 Scenic coastal hiking trails with stunning views
🧊 From May to early July, icebergs drift right past the inn
🎣 A rich culture of fishing, storytelling, and island hospitality
🎨 Artist studios tucked into the landscape like modern sculptures
🌦️ Skies and weather that shift every hour — it’s like watching nature’s theatre

And here's the best part…
🎁 Book Fogo Island Inn with me and get these exclusive perks:

✨ Upgrade on arrival (subject to availability)
✨ Daily breakfast for two (included in rates, available in-room or at the restaurant)
✨ A locally crafted seasonal amenity, custom-chosen for you — valued at minimum $100
✨ Early check-in / late check-out (based on availability)
✨ Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property

📩 If you’re craving a peaceful escape that’s deeply meaningful and beautifully remote — let’s make it happen. I’ll help plan the entire journey to make it seamless and unforgettable.

08/05/2025

🏆 Tripadvisor’s Must-Visit Destinations in 2025

🌍 Top Global Destinations – Travelers’ Choice “Best of the Best”
Top pick: London (UK)

🚀 Trending Destinations in 2025
Top pick: Osaka, Japan

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Top pick: Seoul

🍽️ Food & Culture Picks
Top pick: Rome

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