Sep 28th, 2010 at 10:30AM: Daniel Edward Craig shares a name with the current James Bond, and like 007, he's a world traveler and a man of many hats. He's taken a career in hotel management and a keen ear for storytelling and parlayed it into a murder mystery book series, an engaging industry blog, and a hotel and social media consultancy. Here he tells Gadling about his history in the travel world, who's providing the best ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Gadling Q & A with Daniel Edward Craig, author and hotel consultant
Sep 28th, 2010 at 10:30AM: Daniel Edward Craig shares a name with the current James Bond, and like 007, he's a world traveler and a man of many hats. He's taken a career in hotel management and a keen ear for storytelling and parlayed it into a murder mystery book series, an engaging industry blog, and a hotel and social media consultancy. Here he tells Gadling about his history in the travel world, who's providing the best ...GadlingTV's Travel Talk - Torontonian Exploration!
Sep 23rd, 2010 at 9:00AM:
GadlingTV's Travel Talk, episode 30 – Click above to watch video after the jump
For those of you that attended this year's Toronto International Film Festival, you may already know just how cosmopolitan Canada's largest city is. Upon arriving, it's safe to say that we completely underestimated the fifth most populous municipality in North America, but quickly realized its vast cultural ...GadlingTV's Travel Talk - Virgin America's first international flight - Toronto!
Sep 7th, 2010 at 11:30AM:
GadlingTV's Travel Talk, episode 29 – Click above to watch video after the jump
Join us on Virgin America's first ever international flight! We hop on a plane with Sir Richard Branson, Drake and a gaggle of entrepreneurs and fly on the airline's inaugural flight to Toronto, Ontario to explore the (arguably) most diverse city in the world.
In this episode's couch talk, we'll discuss ...Epic cycling tour comes to North America
Aug 18th, 2010 at 8:00AM: Tour d'Afrique Ltd., the adventure travel company that organizes some of the best cycling tours on the planet, has announced the latest addition to their catalog, and this time they're bringing their magic to North America. This new ride is aptly named The North American Epic, and when it launches next May, it will cover nearly 5000 miles, stretching from the Pacific Coast of California to the ...Travel writer Q&A: Julia Dimon
Aug 10th, 2010 at 10:30AM: Travel journalist and television host Julia Dimon lives the sort of fast-paced traveling lifestyle that most people, even quite experienced travelers, fantasize about. She's visited over 80 countries and she's been featured as a travel expert for countless print, online, radio, and television sources. Dimon's excitement as a traveler is palpable. I asked her about her background, her move from ...Top ten traits of an excellent hostel
Aug 9th, 2010 at 11:00AM: I've spent nights in hostels that were probably just fronts for drug operations, and hostels that I wish I could live in. What makes a hostel good is fairly basic: cleanliness is the biggest issue, followed by orderliness and friendliness.
But a few traits separate the good from the excellent when it comes to hostels. Here's what I've determined are the factors:
1. Good ventilation: It is so ...Photo of the day (7.30.10)
Jul 30th, 2010 at 6:30PM:
This grainy, black-and-white image of the Toronto City Hall by roxie88 makes Viljo Revell's triumphant mid-1960s building look downright sultry, even mysterious. It's easy to imagine well-trained double agents wandering the halls of this building with pilfered files in their briefcases. In real life, it's more likely that city officials sit in these offices, hiding nothing more than their ...Ritz-Carlton Toronto set to open Fall 2010
Jul 21st, 2010 at 5:00PM: The Ritz-Carlton's first foray into Great White North will take place this fall with the opening of its Toronto hotel. The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto was slightly delayed last month thanks to weather-related issue, but the building seems to be back on schedule and the new open date is set for sometime in the late summer or early fall. So, what can Toronto guests expect?
Located in the heart of ...Photo of the Day (7.6.10)
Jul 6th, 2010 at 6:00PM:
This week I went aboard Virgin America's inaugural flight from San Francisco to Toronto; and having visited Toronto only once before when I was young, I didn't have very high expectations for Canada's largest city. On this visit, I took the time to explore some of the outlying neighborhoods (Kensington Market) and cultural districts that really give Toronto a sense of flavor and diversity, and ...G20 summit hits Toronto tourism hard
Jun 26th, 2010 at 9:00AM: If you're in Toronto to sample the Canadian city's great shopping, culture, and nightlife, you picked the wrong weekend.
The G20 summit has caused many of the downtown businesses to shut, reports travel site Martini Boys. The site gives an long list of major restaurants, theaters, and other attractions that will close their doors this weekend. Even the iconic CN Tower will be shut up tight and ...GadlingTV's Travel Talk - Virgin America winner announced!
Jun 4th, 2010 at 9:30AM:
GadlingTV's Travel Talk Virgin America Giveaway – Click above to watch video after the jump
June is here, so we're finally ready to reveal the winner of our Virgin America giveaway! Stay tuned to find out who the lucky winner is & hear some of our favorite responses - thank you to everyone who submitted and don't forget to tune in for more, bigger contests in the future! ...Photo of the Day (5.30.10)
May 30th, 2010 at 6:00PM:
Whoa. That was the first thing that came to mind when I looked at Flickr user Bryson Gilbert's photo of City Hall in Toronto. It's not just the vertigo-inducing angle - I also love the choice of black and white, which accentuates the curves, shadows and lines of the buildings. It almost looks like the facades of these two structures are the wings of some giant insect, preparing to take flight. ...The top 50 cities for quality of life
May 29th, 2010 at 1:30PM: If you don't live in Vienna, you might consider moving there.
A new survey lists the top 50 cities for quality of life and Vienna comes out as number one. The survey, conducted by Mercer, a human resources consultancy firm, looked at criteria such as infrastructure, economy, housing, recreation, personal and press freedom, and education. Vienna certainly scores high in all that, plus it has ...20 great destinations for shopping
Apr 2nd, 2010 at 3:00PM:
Shoppers of all kinds will fall in love with the places that made this list of the top 20 cities for shopping. Whether you live nearby or are planning a trip, this list offers places ideal for anyone in need of some retail therapy.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The French Quarter and Bourbon Street are only the starting point in the unique shopping destinations you'll find in New Orleans. Stroll ...15 more great cities for drinking beer
Mar 25th, 2010 at 4:30PM:
Last month, the writers at Gadling spent a lot of time at the pub, creating this list of The 24 greatest cities in the world for drinking beer. We had so much fun and got so many great comments, we decided we couldn't stop: we headed back to the bar and asked for another round. Here's 15 more of our favorite cities in the world for drinking great beer. Did we include your favorite? Take a ...GadlingTV's Travel Talk 006: New York City, Engadget Show, Strikes & Protests!
Mar 24th, 2010 at 5:00PM:
GadlingTV's Travel Talk, episode 6 – Click above to watch video after the jump
Ready for the City that Never Sleeps? This week we're hitting the streets of Manhattan for a jam-packed episode that will take you through the Big Apple, behind the scenes of the Engadget Show, and show you how to get away from it all in a city like NYC.
This week we discuss the ongoing red-shirt ...Virgin America announces new routes to Orlando, Toronto
Mar 18th, 2010 at 9:00AM: The wait is finally over (and we know you've all been on the edge of your seats).
Early this morning, Virgin America announced plans to serve Orlando International Airport and Toronto Pearson International Airport with daily nonstop flights from Los Angeles and San Francisco.
The Orlando flights will launch Aug. 19, 2010 and, pending approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation, ...The 20 greatest cities in the world for foodies
Mar 11th, 2010 at 8:29AM: Once upon a time, the world's food capitals were a mere few well-known locales like Paris, New York, and Bangkok. All the action (and the eyes, and the forks) were focused there.
Recently, though, many areas of the world have expanded and improved both their menus and their talents in the kitchen, resulting in far more places staking their claims in the classy world of quality dining. ...Thompson Hotels opens first international hotel in May 2010
Feb 19th, 2010 at 9:30AM: Thompson Hotels announced its first international property, Thompson Toronto, will open in May 2010. The 16-floor Thompson Toronto will feature 102 guestrooms complete with hardwood floors, workstations, floor-to-ceiling windows and marble bathrooms with heated floors.
The Thompson Toronto's 16th floor will be private Penthouse Suite and feature a panoramic view of the city. A rooftop pool will ...Canadian restaurant encourages patrons to have sex in its bathrooms on Valentine's day
Feb 5th, 2010 at 8:30AM: Forget chocolate and flowers - how about treating your loved one to sex in a restaurant bathroom?
You'll need to travel to Toronto for the experience, but Mildred's Temple Kitchen has announced that they'll encourage any of their guests to use their bathrooms for some Valentine's day nooky.
Now, I'm no prude, but I don't think I'd be too comfortable standing in line with other couples as we ...
