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That image you have of smoky backrooms, high rollers and the constant ringing of slot machines? Get rid of it. The best thing about Las Vegas is that it isn’t any one thing. Want to spend a weekend at a poker table? Feel free. But if you’re looking for something more cultured they’ve got that… Continue reading A Non-Gamblers Guide to Las Vegas
Europe can get a bit overrun with tourists. That may be true more than ever this summer, as the U.S. dollar is almost at par with the Euro and Americans are booking trips like crazy. With that in mind, here are six great European destinations I love that should have a bit more elbow room… Continue reading 6 Great (And Less Crowded) Europe Destinations You Should Try
Las Vegas is full of lights, glamour and action. Despite the city being full of adventure, not all of the action happens on the strip. There are lots of fun and exciting activities to do ‘off the strip’ – enough to make you leave the crowds and bustle behind in order to experience more of this great city. When planning… Continue reading 7 ‘Off the Strip’ Day Trips Around Vegas
RED ROCK CANYON, LAS VEGAS – A massive wall of rusty-red and sun-bleached yellow rock topped by a pale blue sky. Families clambering over smooth orange boulders.Towering, ragged mountain tops lit up by the late afternoon sky. The Grand Canyon rightfully gets most of the attention when people talk about the great outdoors in the… Continue reading The Natural Side of Las Vegas: Stunning Hikes and Scenery at Red Rock Canyon
Your favourite vacation spot just became easier to reach. Expedia.ca has launched its new Expedia+ points program, and it’s a great way to make that next holiday more affordable. With Expedia+, you earn points for booking flights, hotels and activities with Expedia.ca; points that you can redeem for future hotel and package bookings to great… Continue reading Expedia+ Loyalty Program a Huge Boost for Canadian Travellers
The Big Island of Hawaii is probably most famous for its volcanoes. They’re very, very cool, and they’re a marvel to see. But there’s so much more to do on this big Hawaiian island. Here’s a few things to try. HIT THE ROAD – There’s a reason they call this the Big Island. It’s massive;… Continue reading 5 Things to Do on the Big Island of Hawaii that Don’t Involve Volcanoes!
It’s that time of year when we Canadians dream about the white stuff. Meaning, nice, fluffy, white sand beaches where we can snuggle our toes and sip a cocktail or two and enjoy the sunset. In no particular order here’s an assortment of some of my favourite beaches around the world, along with a couple… Continue reading From Florida to Europe to Down Under, a Beach for Every Type of Traveller
Thailand is known for its beaches, but when you have 3,200 kilometres of coastline to choose from, it can be hard to settle on just one stretch of sandy shore. So where do you find the best beach in Thailand? The answer to that loaded question is, it depends. What may appeal to one type… Continue reading 5 Thai Beaches to Escape to This Winter
Maybe it’s the Scottish name. Maybe the fact it’s the Blue Jays spring training home makes people think it’s all about baseball and old folks with ball caps and rolled up programs. For whatever reason, I’ve always thought Dunedin doesn’t get the attention it deserves. I started coming to Dunedin in 1993, when I was… Continue reading Seven Reasons I Love Delightful Dunedin, Florida