Claudia Laroye

Vancouver

Traveller, writer, editor, content creator. Author: A Gelato a Day. Bylines: @enRoutemag @TIME @globeandmail @explore_mag @AFARmedia @torontostar @NUVOmag

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7 Sweet Summer Spots in the Yukon — Modern Traveller

2 weeks ago | moderntraveller.ca | Claudia Laroye

Published April 8th, 2025 Photography by Claudia Laroye unless otherwise noted. With the “Elbows Up” movement in full swing and Canadian tourism becoming increasingly popular, it’s an excellent time to discover, or rediscover, our captivating country. So you’re looking at the Yukon for a summer vacation and asking yourself “what’s there to do in the Yukon in summer?” So, so, so much! The Yukon is superb for family road trips, a guys and or gals trip, a couples getaway or a solo adventure.
Unparalleled Expedition Cruising Uncovered with Ponant and Paul Gauguin

3 weeks ago | openjaw.com | Claudia Laroye

An evening soirée hosted by Ponant Explorations and Paul Gauguin Cruises in Vancouver brought touches of French flair and charm focused on discovering the pleasures and particulars of the world’s polar regions and French Polynesia by small ship expedition cruise.
New Hotels and Planned Communities Are Designing a Sustainably Focused Future

1 month ago | nuvomagazine.com | Claudia Laroye

New Hotels and Planned Communities Are Designing a Sustainably Focused Future Current Issue — On the edge of Denver’s central Civic Center Park and State Capitol building, Populus, the city’s newest stylish hotel property, strikes an impressive profile as its triangular white façade rises toward the bright blue Colorado sky. Mindful travellers visiting the Mile High City can look forward to bedding down in one of 265 climate-conscious rooms. According to Jon Buerge, president of Urban...
Holland America Celebrates Alaska Cruise Season in Vancouver

1 month ago | openjaw.com | Claudia Laroye

Holland America Line’s Alaska Cruise & Travel Show in Vancouver last weekend shined a spotlight on one of its most popular summer routes. The free immersive expo took place at the downtown Vancouver Convention Centre at Canada Place, home to the city’s cruise ship terminal.
Beachy-keen in Beautiful Barbados — Modern Traveller

1 month ago | moderntraveller.ca | Claudia Laroye

Beachy-keen in Beautiful Barbados Harrison's Cave underground waterfall Sipping on my rum punch watching the sun sink in a blaze of pink-orange glory into the cerulean Caribbean Sea, it seems to me that the island of Barbados is having a moment.
Embark on an Epic Adventure in Canada with Great Canadian Trails – Explore Magazine

1 month ago | explore-mag.com | Claudia Laroye

From coast to coast to coast, Canada’s wide open spaces beckon adventurers with limitless ways to enjoy our great outdoors. Whether it’s cycling along former rail trails in Quebec, hiking the ruggedly scenic East Coast Trail in Newfoundland or camping in British Columbia’s lush rainforest on Vancouver Island’s West Coast, adventure seekers have no shortage of opportunities to choose from to explore our magnificent country.
The Ties That Bind: Following My Mother’s Footsteps Through Switzerland

1 month ago | journeywoman.com | Claudia Laroye

Featured image: Claudia connects with her roots and explores ancestry travel in Switzerland | Photo by Claudia Laroye Connecting my family’s relationships with strangers across time and space by Claudia Laroye When I saw my 83-year-old mother back in September, we discussed my pending trip to her homeland, Switzerland. I told her how I’d be travelling in a large oval loop through much of the country, visiting some familiar and favorite haunts like the stately federal capital Bern, and new...
The Amazing Legacy of Olympian Nancy Greene Raine – Explore Magazine

1 month ago | explore-mag.com | Claudia Laroye

One of the best descriptions of Nancy Greene Raine can be found in a short film of her amazing life and illustrious career as an Olympic champion, ski resort entrepreneur, member of the Order of Canada, Canadian senator, wife and mother. The film describes Canada’s female athlete of the 20th century as an “energy rocket packed into a 1.6 metre/5’2” frame.” The pride of Rossland, BC, Greene Raine is a force of nature.
Air Canada Underscores Importance of Asia Routes with Vancouver Event

2 months ago | openjaw.com | Claudia Laroye

Members of Vancouver’s travel and tourism community are gathered at Vancouver’s waterfront Westin Bayshore Hotel for a celebratory evening as honoured guests of Air Canada’s Customer Appreciation Event. Attendees representing travel agencies, community partners, and tourism associations mingle with Air Canada’s senior executives including President and CEO Michael Rousseau, whose presence at the event underlines the importance of the carrier’s pacific gateway.
Venice Doubles Down on Entry Fee

2 months ago | openjaw.com | Claudia Laroye

Venice is reinforcing its entry fee for day visitors, which was the first of its kind worldwide in 2024. The historic city is doubling the charge and nearly doubling the number of applicable days. Starting 18APR and for the following 54 days, up from 29 days last year, visitors arriving between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. without an overnight stay will pay 10 euros (CAD$14.77) to access the city. Last year’s fee was 5-euros. The fee will be enforced every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from May through July.