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Negril, Jamaica Expedia.com Viewfinder Image Library Image courtesy of Tourism Media Headed to the tropical paradise of Jamaica? Leave without sampling these five island staples and you’ll be hard-pressed to convince anyone you actually went. Hot sun, white sand and a meal-to-write-home-about are the staples of any trip here. These tips will help make sure… Continue reading Eat it Here! 5 Foods you can’t miss in Jamaica
There is a lot of history, outdoor recreation, and exploring to be done on a Caribbean holiday. However, there is also a lot of another very special thing: booze. Some of the most fun you can have on a winter retreat in the Caribbean starts with an exotic apéritif, a colourful cocktail, and an umbrella… Continue reading The Most Exotic Caribbean Drinks to Enjoy on Your Winter Retreat
Secretly, you listen to Christmas music all year. Secretly, you know all of the lines to “Home Alone” word for word. And not-so-secretly, you have a killer eggnog recipe you like to guzzle once the first snowflake falls. You, my friend, are a Christmas fanatic—so why not see how Xmas is done in other vibrant… Continue reading Best Cities in the World to Spend Christmas
Forget acting like a standard tourist. Stumbling around a foreign city with an unfolded map threatening to engulf your face, painstakingly picking out words in your Japanese-English dictionary so you can communicate that you need to find a bathroom ASAP. Leave this scenario for people who don’t know what they’re doing. You have higher standards.… Continue reading How to Experience Tokyo Like a Local
Walt Disney World is one of those destinations where you really need to spend at least a few days (I suggest a week) to be able to feel like you’ve had the full experience. While not everyone has a full week to do Walt Disney World, if you are already in town for another event,… Continue reading One Day at Walt Disney World with the Family
Even if you think you know all things English, the reality is that until you’ve spent lots of time in the U.K., you really don’t know Union Jack. Rather than standing out like a sore thumb, use these tips to experience London just like a local. By the way, if you hear the word “local”… Continue reading Ways to Blend in with the London Locals
Punk rock rebellion and designer style. Bagel carts and white linen tables. Urine-stained stairs and elegant murals. What is New York? New York is sitting in a smoky Brooklyn apartment watching political debates over take-out. New York is walking around in a little black dress from the Met to Central Park. It’s having blind trust… Continue reading How to Fit in Like a New York Local
When the temperature in Canada drops well below freezing and the snow drifts start to pile up around the house, it’s hard not to daydream about lounging in the sun on a faraway South American beach with a fruity cocktail in hand. If you’ve got the vacation time, there’s nothing stopping you from leaving the… Continue reading Top South American Beaches to Explore in Winter
Whether you are a first-time flyer or a jet-setter with dozens of international trips under your belt, there are a few travel essentials everyone should bring with them on holiday. The next time you pack your bags for a romantic weekend in Paris, a safari in Africa, or just a holiday in Toronto, these are… Continue reading 5 Travel Essentials Every Journeyer Should Remember