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Thursday Sep. 17, 2009 9:04 AM ET

Loren offers Twitter-tips for a great vacation

I have to admit I am not exactly cutting edge when it comes to social media and all the new web-based applications out there. But I think there is some definite merit in Twitter. So how can Twitter help you in your travels? Full Story

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Loren takes a culinary adventure in Holland

A few weeks ago, I was in Holland visiting relatives on my mother's side of the family. As with every visit, I became obsessed with sampling all the foods that I had grown up with...

A pet carrier leaves an airplane cargo area in this image taken from file footage.

Loren's tips for painless pet travel

Travelling with your dog (or a cat if you're a "cat person") can be a very stressful experience. Airline travel in particular is nerve-wracking. Here are some tips to make it as painless as possible.

Carlos Cantres works at the front desk at The Jane Hotel, Wednesday, March 18, 2009 in New York. AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Loren Christie on staying safe in hotels

Canada AM's travel expert Loren Christie has questions and answers about staying safe while staying in hotels.

The Lighthouse on Cape d'Or, near Advocate Harbour, N.S. (Phil Hahn)

Staycation Tips: Day trip ideas across Canada

With many of us shunning expensive travel destinations and opting for day trips closer to home, CTV.ca has come up with some overlooked, underrated and simply spectacular destinations to consider for your 'staycation' this summer.   17  

In this photo taken on June 12, 2009, a tourist sunbathes at the resort city of Cancun, Mexico. (AP / Israel Leal)

Deals abound despite tighter travel market

Travel companies continue to offer lucrative deals to Canadian travellers, as leisure trips continue to be a tougher sell during a long recession and worldwide flu outbreak.   3  

Loren Christie

Loren is a fervent traveller who has visited more than 40 countries around the world, appeared on numerous TV and radio programs and as Canada AM's travel exper, shared the joys and pitfalls of travel viewers across Canada.

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