by Tom Douglas What a difference a door makes! “Tourists land in here, take one look at the surroundings and know right away there’s been some mistake,” says Johan Creytens, owner of the Heritage Hotel in Bruges, Belgium, the city of canals … [Read More...] about First-class or no-frills? You have your choice of two side-by-side Bruges hotels
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Pure Escapism at Arizona Inn
By Jane Cassie It's late Thursday afternoon and the gray ribbon of highway before us is cloaked with bumper to bumper gridlock. We inch along in our little red rental, butting up to suburbia vans, luxury Lincolns, and rust-bucket half tons, all … [Read More...] about Pure Escapism at Arizona Inn
The Rhythms Of Havana
Story and photos by Susan Deefholts I look down at the cobblestones outside the Palacio de los Capitanes Generales in Havana, Cuba. They are rectangular, and laid flush, like bricks—except that they’re brown and have an intriguing grain to them. … [Read More...] about The Rhythms Of Havana
Barbados’ Many Delights Are Perfect For Family Travel
by Lauren Kramer There's a joke in Barbados that God must be a Barbadian. It's the only way the 270,000 residents of this Caribbean island can explain the fact that year after year, they are spared from direct hurricane hits, while other isles not … [Read More...] about Barbados’ Many Delights Are Perfect For Family Travel
Timeless Adventures in Belize
by Mary Pat Musick I stood on the balcony of our rented condo in San Pedro and watched the lone fisherman stroll to a small craft at the end of the tired-looking dock. He raised the sails, caught enough breeze to move through the still waters and … [Read More...] about Timeless Adventures in Belize
Indigenous Culture and Heritage Sites to Visit Around Toronto
Often celebrated for its skyscrapers and bustling city life, Toronto holds deeper cultural layers that trace back to its Indigenous roots. As you explore the city's landscapes, from the iconic Fort York to the serene paths of High Park, you uncover … [Read More...] about Indigenous Culture and Heritage Sites to Visit Around Toronto
Relocating to the Mountains: A Weekend Escape Turned Permanent Move
Sometimes, a weekend getaway is all it takes to change the course of your life. Picture this: you're sitting on the porch of a cozy cabin, sipping coffee while soaking in the peaceful mountain views. It’s just a weekend trip, but something stirs … [Read More...] about Relocating to the Mountains: A Weekend Escape Turned Permanent Move
On Hemingway’s Trail in Havana
Ernest Hemingway lived in Havana, Cuba from the 1930s. Find out about the bars, restaurants and hotels he frequented, and that you can now visit. by Habeeb Salloum A few years ago, on a trip to Havana, Hemingway's granddaughter Mariel is reported … [Read More...] about On Hemingway’s Trail in Havana
Fairytale Reality on Aitutaki, Cook Islands
by Jane Cassie Swiss Family Robinson had been a favourite bedtime story when I was young. Before lulling off to sleep, I'd imagine being swept away to an island paradise where palm trees swayed in sugar white sand. Although I eventually learned … [Read More...] about Fairytale Reality on Aitutaki, Cook Islands
Pirates, Parrots and Monkeys: Isla Roatan, Honduras
by Chris Millikan For seven glorious days, Carnival’s Valor drops my hubby and me at a series of hot-hot-hot Caribbean ports for sunny adventures. Isla Roatan, a tropical island 30 miles off the northern Honduran mainland is no different. First … [Read More...] about Pirates, Parrots and Monkeys: Isla Roatan, Honduras
Wine and Dine in Niagara-on-the-Lake
Niagara-on-the-Lake is one of those places that pulls you in from the moment you arrive. As soon as I arrived, I was captivated by the inviting atmosphere and the unmistakable aroma of delicious food. It didn’t take long to understand why this town … [Read More...] about Wine and Dine in Niagara-on-the-Lake
Bucharest in 24 Hours
by Rita Cook Think of Romania and almost instantly your mind will wonder to Transylvania and visions of Dracula. However, that’s not all that Romania is about and on a recent trip to this historical country, visions of garlic and crucifixes were … [Read More...] about Bucharest in 24 Hours