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SIX COOL EXPERIENCES IN BARBADOS 1. SOLITUDE AND PSALMS A visit to St. John’s Parish Church in the hills of Barbados is a huge treat. It’s a pretty church, with stone work that’s been etched black and tan by decades of sun and rain and wind. The interior features lovely wood work and stained glass… Continue reading 6 Cool Things to Do in Beautiful Barbados
How to enjoy a Whistler Winter (even if you don’t like the cold) There are people who jump up on a snowy, winter morning look out the window and start to plan the myriad of ways they can get out into the wind-blowing cold. Those people love Whistler. Then there are the people whose perfect… Continue reading How to Enjoy a Whistler Winter (Even if You Don’t Like the Cold)
Banff National Park, Alberta Expedia.com Viewfinder Image Library Image courtesy of Tourism Media Having lived in Western Canada all my life, I can say with all certainty that it is a remarkable part of the country. For those that haven’t been, or perhaps haven’t toured many areas (and especially in the winter), these are… Continue reading Must-Visit Winter Destinations – Western Canada
Tea at the Empress Hotel. A Parliament building lit up with thousands of glowing lights. And riotous flowers at Butchart Gardens. Victoria B.C. has dined out for years on a trio of attractions that would make almost any city in the world, pardon the pun, green with envy. You can still find your grandmother’s Victoria… Continue reading Seven great things to do in surprising Victoria B.C.
Solo travel gives you the time to do what you want to do. Vancouver is, without doubt, a solo-friendly city. Easy to navigate and safe to explore, Vancouver offers an urban setting that vibrates with people enjoying outdoor activities. If you’re a serious outdoor enthusiast you’ll find hiking trails just a bus ride away on the North Shore… Continue reading Five Loves of Vancouver’s Waterfront
We all remember the images that haunted our childhood nightmares: ghostly women wringing their hands and wailing, vampires with fangs dripping blood, enormous monsters lurking just behind our closet door. The only way to truly capture the creepy-crawly terror you knew as a kid is to go to the real thing: haunted towns. These are… Continue reading Sleepy Hollow and Other Halloween Towns to Visit
Jungle vines, wild animals, and deep blue seas won’t just be things of nighttime fairy tales when you take the family on holiday to Hawaii. While the beaches and museums tend to get the most attention, the hiking in Hawaii is also a sure bet when it comes to bonding time with the kids. Here… Continue reading The Top Kid-Friendly Trails in Hawaii
Hawaii is the land of white sand beaches, hula dancing, and year-round sunshine, but it’s not the stereotypical island paradise you might expect. Whether you are hitting up the crowded beaches of Waikiki in Honolulu or embracing the laid-back life on the Big Island, Hawaii has a lot to offer that’s, well, a little weird.… Continue reading 5 Unusual Things You’ll Only See in Hawaii
Most people go on holiday to get away from the stress of everyday life and relax, but sometimes the best way to spend a vacation is tracking down creepy spots for some dark thrills. Europe, home to vampire legends, castle ruins, and abandoned cities, is the ultimate place to get your spook on. From the… Continue reading Creepiest Historic Spots in Europe