by Rick Millikan Adventurous curiosity attracts my wife Chris and I back to Lana'i, a small Hawaiian Island renowned for its longtime production of Dole pineapples. Only twenty acres of this luscious golden fruit remain...so one could say Lana'i's … [Read More...] about Loose and Lavish on Lana’i Four Seasons in the Hawaiian Sun
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Sweetheart Sites of Seattle
By Jane Cassie It’s that time of year again –when chocolate boxes are carved into hearts, roses brim from corner grocers, and cupid comes out of hiding. So, how are you going to celebrate the big day of romance? What love-struck surprise can you … [Read More...] about Sweetheart Sites of Seattle
Mexico Cruise for Viewing April, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
UnCruise Adventures, a leading provider of small ship adventure cruises in Baja California, Mexico, has announced the launch of bookings for a special one-time sailing of the Baja California Eclipse Cruise. Departing on April 6th, 2024, this 7-night … [Read More...] about Mexico Cruise for Viewing April, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
Meeting With Tigers in Thailand
by Patricea Chow-Capodieci When planning our holiday in Thailand, my husband had exclaimed excitedly, “Let’s go and see the Kanchanaburi tigers. It will be fun!” I love an adventure and had enthusiastically agreed that meeting these majestic … [Read More...] about Meeting With Tigers in Thailand
The Isle Of Arran – A Wee Scottish Treasure
by Caroline M. Jackson An eclectic group of passengers at the Ardrossan ferry terminal boarded the top deck of the Caledonian Isles as we prepared to cross the Firth of Clyde to reach the Isle of Arran. Dubbed ‘Scotland in Miniature’, the island … [Read More...] about The Isle Of Arran – A Wee Scottish Treasure
Horne Lake Caves: Sightseeing Under Vancouver Island
By Chris Millikan An exceptional day trip from Courtney, BC introduces us to the mysterious world of spelunking at Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park. In Horne Lake’s caverns, caving encounters can be easy or extreme, self-guided or … [Read More...] about Horne Lake Caves: Sightseeing Under Vancouver Island
On Top of the World at Bylot Island, Nunavut
by Lauren Kramer "No scared?" asks my Inuit guide, Sam. Truth is, I was terrified. We'd just climbed a 5,000-foot-high, snow-covered mountain peak on Nunavut's Bylot Island, our snowmobile just barely making it to the zenith. Perched at the top … [Read More...] about On Top of the World at Bylot Island, Nunavut
Fun and Firewalkers Fiji Style
by Irene Butler Day trips from Denarau Island to Fiji's largest island of Viti Levu are just a causeway away! Our Sofitel Resort & Spa on Denarau is a perfect launch from which to seek out the cultural, historical and untamed tropical … [Read More...] about Fun and Firewalkers Fiji Style
Visiting the Past: Montreal’s Historic Heart
by Chris Millikan History buffs love sauntering along old Montreal’s cobbled European-style streets…or wandering her public squares surrounded by grand cathedrals, historic homes and museums. My hubby Rick and I recently join the curious throng … [Read More...] about Visiting the Past: Montreal’s Historic Heart
Canada’s Jewel Still Sparkles: Quebec City Celebrates 400 Historic Years
Story by Chris Millikan A huge excitement surrounds Quebec City's momentous 400th-birthday this year. Launched by a spectacular New Year's Eve party and concluded with Cirque du Soleil's one-of-a-kind extravaganza. Even Quebec's native son, … [Read More...] about Canada’s Jewel Still Sparkles: Quebec City Celebrates 400 Historic Years
Spain Lives in Puebla, Mexico’s City of Angels
by Habeeb Salloum Our guide's voice came through loud and clear over the microphone as we left Mexico City, the largest urban centre in the world, for the city of Puebla. "My name is Manuel, but I'm always confused about my name. When I enter a … [Read More...] about Spain Lives in Puebla, Mexico’s City of Angels
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