Parmjit (Parm) Parmar

Anaheim’s claim to fame has been Disneyland, but within a short drive, there’s access to world-class food, entertainment, adventure, shopping, and beaches. On your next trip to California, make sure you take a few days to check out Anaheim, see what all the buzz is about.
Anaheim was founded by German immigrants in 1857 as a suitable area to grow grapes – it was one of the top wine-producing areas until a disease killed all the crops. It remained primarily agricultural until the mid-century w...

Nantes, a city on the Loire River (Upper Brittany region in western France), is filled with a rich history. The gateway to the Nantes Atlantic Loire Valley has been home to many famous people, including author Jules Verne, who was born in Nantes.
It’s a vibrant city steeped in culture and art – seamlessly blending centuries-old architecture with modern art installations, great food, and shopping.
Here are my recommendations for Things to do while in this culturally rich city.
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Explore Lake Charles’s Past and Present
Lake Charles, once the wild west of Louisiana, is located in the Southwest part of state. It’s storied past includes the notorious pirate Jean Lafitte. With no bounty on his head he was free to run black marketed goods needed by the early settlers, mostly from plundered Spanish galleons. Think Amazon or UPS guy who could bring you anything for a price. Lafitte’s pirate ship ran the flag of Cartagena – and he was untouchable. At the time this was no mans...

Cartagena de Indias, the jewel of Colombia, is a city of adventure, charm, wonderful cuisine, vibrant colours and history - which included marauding pirates necessitating the constructing of walled compounds and castles – all waiting to be explored.

Just 10 miles south of San Francisco you’ll find the quiet, unspoiled coastline of San Mateo County.
It is a stark contrast from the bustling technology hubs of Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Redwood City, Cupertino, and Mountain View.
What to see, do and eat on this route, featuring wild coastlines, enchanting wineries and small towns
On this southerly route, the urban landscape gives way to farms and forests ringed by mountain peaks.
As you take in the breathtaking views, the ocean breezes seem to ...

Going on an Alaskan cruise can be life-changing. From the majestic snow-capped mountain vistas to the cold icy waters, this picture-perfect experience should be top of any adventurer’s bucket list. It was certainly on mine.
My cruise ship was called the Wilderness Explorer, and that’s precisely what we did. Because of the size of the ship, on the smaller size, we were able to get up close and personal with nature. The wildlife, flora, and fauna add the invigorating freshness in the air – it w...

Parm Parmar of Blue Planet Adventure went on assignment for The Planet D and rounded up the very best things to do in Chicago.
There are few cities more spectacular than Chicago. Nestled on the banks of Lake Michigan, Chicago has everything from sandy beaches to a vibrant cultural scene.
From fancy shops like Tiffany & Company on Michigan Avenue to the quiet neighborhoods like Andersonville, this is where you’ll find an unequaled travel experience.
Things to do in Chicago
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INSIDE TRACK By Parm Parmar HOLIDAY TRAVEL PLANNING Mary Kleen, Travel Edge, a Virtuoso Agency, New York City. Kleen has been in the Travel Industry since 1987. Her first role began as marketing planning manager with the Cunard Line. TIPS FOR GETTING YOUR CLIENTS TO BOOK EARLY – how many clients are booking in advance these days? We’re finding booking trends about nine months prior to departure as opposed to six months in the past. These trends are breaking further out across all categor...

London is one of most popular destinations in Europe, luring travelers year round. Steeped in history, this enormous capital city has so much to offer with its world-class galleries, phenomenal shopping and an amazing culinary scene. The sheer size and scope of London can make it overwhelming to first time visitors — so here’s a roundup of what you can’t miss- even if you have only 48 hours to explore London.
Westminster Abbey
Ten centuries ago, Benedictine Monks first came to the Westminster...

Grenada, a lush island paradise in the Caribbean, is nicknamed the Spice Island; it’s intoxicating fragrances and green landscapes are a heady combination. A superb destination for a romantic honeymoon.

A tropical paradise of family fun and discovery, Turks & Caicos (TCI), is a British Territory located in the West Indies just south of the Bahamas and known for legendary diving, snorkelling, fishing, luxurious hotels and the “Best Beaches in the World”. TCI consists of seven main islands and 40 smaller uninhabited isles.
Discover the finest powdery sand beaches surrounded by one of the world’s largest coral reefs in the most ethereal turquoise seas – this is Turks and Caicos. There are so ma...

It’s 1:30 a.m. and there’s a knock on my cabin door. It’s a crew member with news: The Northern Lights are now visible from the bow of the ship -- do I want to see them? In a sleep-laced fog, I don a warm jacket over my nightclothes and head out for a first glimpse of the lights.
Simply spectacular! We’re at the entrance of Glacier Bay National Park near Juneau, so the lights are not as vibrant and plentiful as they would be further north in Alaska or the Yukon, but I’m not complaining.
Alask...

1. Canadian Market Receives Dedicated Sales Person
The Canadian Market hasn’t been given the attention it deserves according to President John Delaney and Vice President, Sales, Steve Simao. Delaney states “Windstar is too US Centric and they need to focus globally, which includes spending more time in Canada further developing top accounts” he added. Windstar has recently implemented a new booking system “Seaware,” which allows online booking capability and multiple currencies, including Can...

As we all know, family travel is a massive market for travel advisors, especially during Spring Break. Time- crunched, two-parent working families often need a helping hand in planning their spring getaway. It’s a tremendous opportunity for advisors to provide expert advice, plan activities for children and ensure every family member is getting what they need.

Over the last two decades I’ve been a frequent traveller to the Caribbean Islands – somehow Turks and Caicos never appeared on my radar. On my recent visit, I saw how much this popular destination has evolved, so much more than my expectation of an underpopulated series of Islands.
Turks and Caicos consists of seven main islands, 40 smaller uninhabited islands and cays and eight inhabited. This tropical paradise is a British Territory, located in the West Indies just south of the Bahamas.
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