Lucerne: The Thrill of Mount Pilatus

Lucerne is a popular destination in Switzerland.

It is an essential stop for a day if you just want to tour the city, or two if you want to explore Mount Rigi or Mount Pilatus. Both excursions offers a great view of Lucerne from the summit and a chance to take a boat ride on the Lake Lucerne and a cabin ride up to the mountains.

While in the city, take a relaxing cruise around the lake? You will get fabulous panoramic view of the lovely landscape, the Old Town and the beautiful rolling hills of Switzerland adorned with charming homes and magnificent chateaus.

Travel Alert: Flight Cancellations at Pearson by Air Canada

Illegal job action by Air Canada pilots leads to cancellations at Pearson

Travellers at Pearson Intl Airport Terminal 1 ~ April 13, 2012

Air Canada has issued a nation-wide travel alert warning of delays after an "illegal job action" by a "small number" of its pilots affected several flights at Pearson International Airport and other air travel hubs Friday.

Pearson officials are reminding travellers to check their flight status before heading out to the airport. Click here to do that.

“It appears that a small number of pilots are engaging in an illegal job action and that’s having a result of leading to cancellations of some flights,” Air Canada spokesman Peter Fitzpatrick told CityNews.

Azamara Quest Cruise Liner stranded for 24 hours at sea

45 Canadians on stricken Azamara Quest cruise liner; ship arrives in Malaysia

A luxury cruise ship stranded at sea for 24 hours because of a fire safely reached a Malaysian port where policy and embassy officials stood by Sunday to help 1,000 people aboard, including 45 Canadians.

Azamara Club Cruises courtesy of Reuters

The Azamara Quest drifted off the southern Philippines after flames engulfed one of its engine rooms Friday, injuring five crew members. It restored propulsion the next night and reached the harbour of Sandakan city in Malaysia's eastern state of Sabah on Borneo island late Sunday.