Brenda Farrell | Luxury & Lifestyle Travel

Dear Air Canada, I wrote to you by email on November 20 and since I have not heard back from you (not really a surprise) I feel compelled to voice my thoughts here about a recent flight. With competition for passengers at an all-time high, wouldn’t you think that Air [...]

Well, I’m on the road again.  Well actually, I’m close to being in the air again as I continue my journey to Istanbul for a destination exposition and conference. I left Vancouver at 7am yesterday morning, after a delightfully refreshing stay at the Fairmont Hotel at YVR.  As I waited [...]

Whenever I fly to or within Turkey, my first choice tends to be  Turkish Airlines.  I have also had very positive experiences with British Airways.  However, my cultural experience begins the minute I check in with Turkish Airlines and I find this appealing.  Without exception, I have been delighted with [...]

Most people who visit Istanbul from North America spend at least three days and want to take in as much of the local history, scenery and cuisine as possible.   However, visitors from Europe, who might drop in for a weekend, may be more intent on the entertainment scene.  If this [...]

Turkish Airllines has added some more flights to make domestic travel quicker within the large country. Although the road systems are excellent and the buses very comfortable, you may wish to explore flight options between, say, Istanbul and Cappadocia or Istanbul and Cannakale (one hour each) or Trabzon on the [...]