Susanne Rogers

This privately-owned rail company that operates on three routes in Western Canada is the experience of a lifetime. This scenic journey takes you through forested lands, alongside river valleys and over historic bridges that you simply cannot see otherwise. This is such a fabulous experience, with amazing food, and over-the-top professional service and hospitality. The Rocky Mountaineer is world renowned as one of the best travel and rail experiences anywhere. Truly incredible.

Insider tip: Dress in layers that you can pile on and take off at will, so you’ll always be comfortable as you travel through, and stop to explore, different places.

For the Caribbean-bound traveller, it’s hard to know which island to visit. Turks and Caicos, for example, is best suited to the traveller in search of refined relaxation, while the party people will love the casinos and bars of the Dominican Republic. Jamaica, meanwhile, is a great spot for families, with plenty of kid-friendly, reasonably priced resorts. I can take the pain out of choosing what's right for you by giving you the low-down on the islands, explaining what's best about each one and helping you maximize beach time over airport time.

Insider tip: Turks and Caicos is a paradise for divers and snorkellers, with the world’s third largest barrier reef.