What is a “Zoomer”? If you are a baby boomer with zip, you are a Zoomer!
We travel around the world in search of adventures with the goal of passing on our experiences so that you can spend less time researching and just follow our itineraries. We know how much research goes into planning a trip – so we are doing this as a way of giving back. Everything we feature on this site and videos we have personally done. This site is for you if:
- you are a traveller rather than tourist
- like to experience what locals do
- enjoy a routine in a foreign environment
- love to walk urban spaces and escapes
Love your feedback, questions, and most importantly, your recommendations for our upcoming trips so we can capture those memories for you.
ABOUT US
We’ve had a Vancouver, BC Canada-based videography business for 22 years that specialized in life story biographies and corporate videos. I’m a videographer, editor, and digital content creator. My husband Dave is a video/photo drone operator, photographer and sales/marketing specialist.
Five years ago we started Destination Zoomer to give back to the amazing travel industry, after we pivoted our video production business to focus on tourism + hospitality – Our Place Media.
As lifelong travellers – we love to meet new people, capturing your story and sharing it with the world.
RECENT DESTINATIONS
Cowichan Valley – Weekend Escape from Vancouver – Canada
Video itineraries for you as we explore the Cobble Hill area of Vancouver Island for a day. We show you where to stay, see, eat and drink in the Cowichan Valley – home of farm to table. Take an hour and half ferry from Vancouver to escape to island life for the weekend.
Berlin – Germany – Where to Stay, See, Eat + Drink
Watch our video itineraries as we explore this historical city for three days. We show you where to stay, see, eat and drink in Berlin, Germany once divided by a wall and now merged as one of the most liberal in the world. We loved learning about past challenges and how they now educate all of us.
Medellin – Colombia – Where to Stay, See, Eat + Drink
Watch our video itineraries as we explore the once dangerous city of Colombia for three days. We show you where to stay, see, eat and drink in Medellin – one of the most transformed cities in the world. It's a short flight from Bogota and our favourite Colombian cities. We loved Comuna 13 that is now colorful and innovation brings the poor population to work in the valley.
Algarve – Portugal – Where to Stay, See, Eat + Drink
Watch our video itineraries as we explore the Algarve region in Portugal for a week. We show you where to stay, see, eat and drink near Salema – an original Portuguese fishing village. Take a lovely day to drive from Lisbon. We loved the nearby beaches and the local vibe during off season.
Azores – Portugal – Where to Stay, See, Eat + Drink
Watch our video itineraries as we explore the Azores in Portugal for a week. We show you where to stay, see, eat and drink in the Azores in the middle of the Atlantic – referred to as Europe's Hawaii. It's a short flight from either Lisbon or Porto. We loved that there was a two to one ratio of cows to people and the most amazing scenic drives we've done anywhere in the world.
Porto – Portugal – Where to Stay, See, Eat + Drink
Watch our video itineraries as we explore this "Douro River" meets "ocean port" for two days. We show you where to stay, see, eat and drink in Porto – the port wine centre of the world. Take the train from Lisbon for the best experience to get here. We loved all the tasting rooms on the north side of the river.
Cartagena – Colombia – Where to Stay, Do, Eat + Drink
Watch our video itineraries as we explore this colorful city in Colombia for three days. We show you where to stay, see, eat and drink in Cartagena – with the amazing district of Getsemani. We loved the eye opening Bazurto market - a must visit destination in this city.
Madeira – Portugal – Where to Stay, See, Eat + Drink
Watch our video itineraries as we explore Madeira, Portugal for a week. We show you where to stay, see, eat and drink in this island of Portugal – to some of the best hiking we have done. A short flight from Lisbon transports you to this magical island. We loved the West side that was like a spa in the ocean.
Douro Valley – Weekend Escape from Porto – Portugal
Watch our video itineraries as we explore the Douro Valley in Portugal for three days. This region is north of Lisbon and worth the time to get there. We show you where to stay, see, eat and drink in Pinhao - up the Douro River to the centre of port grape growing region.
Ljubljana – Slovenia – Where to Stay, See, Eat + Drink
Watch our video itineraries as we explore Ljubljana, Slovenia for three days. We show you where to stay, see, eat and drink in this meandering riverside town – probably our favourite small city in the world. The country is just north of Croatia. We loved the biking alongside the river to riverside pubs and to the lovely gardens of Tivoli Park.
Salento – Weekend Escape from Bogota – Colombia
Watch our video itineraries as we explore this coffee triangle town in Colombia for one week. We show you where to stay, see, eat and drink in Salento – home to the amazing Cocora Valley. Fly from Bogota to Pereira and take the bus to Salento. We loved the day long hike through Colombian countryside and river valley to the heights and sights of the famous wax palms.
Tofino – Weekend Escape from Vancouver – Canada
Follow our video itineraries as we explore Tofino, BC Canada for four days. We show you where to stay, see, eat and drink in this seaside town – on one of the longest stretches of sandy beach on the west coast of Canada. Arrive here by floatplane from Vancouver or take a ferry and three hour drive across Vancouver Island. This is our favourite destination on earth. Serious.
Jasper – Weekend Escape from Calgary – Canada
Watch our video itineraries as we explore Jasper, Alberta, Canada for five days. We show you where to stay, see, eat and drink in this mountain town – on the end of the ice fields parkway - one of the most beautiful drives in the world. We loved the local flavour where there were few chains and all the establishments recommended one another. Truly a locals town.