New Destinations
How much can you do with one weekend in Las Vegas? That was my question as I boarded my flight for a short winter getaway in the desert. When you’re at home, most weekends go by in a flash, but this weekend I wanted something different. Vegas offered the perfect opportunity to try something new, and… Continue reading Las Vegas for the Weekend
There is nowhere on the planet like Dubai. The once oil-rich mecca turned to tourism years ago in a quest to create a second economic powerhouse. They succeeded and introduced the world to imaginative architecture that exceeded anyone’s wildest dreams. Burj Khalifa, Dubai Emirate Expedia.com Viewfinder Image Library Image courtesy of Tourism Media And though… Continue reading Mind Blowing Hotels in Dubai
If there’s one thing that can be said about us Canadians it’s that we know winter. Whether you’re the type who embraces it or the kind who raises their mittens in surrender, the fact remains. It stands to reason then, that all these years of sleet and snow would affect us in some way, right?… Continue reading 5 Dream Worthy Caribbean Hotels
It may be bordered by two vast bodies of water and it may boast the warm climate that residents of the Northern hemisphere so often long for, but Costa Rica’s real draw has nothing to do with its looks, and rather what lives within them. Indeed, the country is considered to possess the highest density of biodiversity – roughly… Continue reading Explore Costa Rica’s Wild Side
Have you ever wondered where Canadians go to escape winter? It’s no surprise that most head south to stay warm, and that the destinations range from beaches to deserts. Today we are highlighting a few of the most popular winter escapes: Hawaii Why go there: The big question with Hawaii is, which island do you choose?… Continue reading 5 Destinations Where Canadians Like to Escape Winter
Just about every city lauds its buildings but none that I’ve visited fetes them like Chicago does. And for good reason. This city was destined for architectural greatness starting with the “Great Rebuilding” that began after the Chicago Fire of 1871. It’s impossible to go to Chicago and not be entranced by its buildings and public… Continue reading Chicago – A Landscape of Lavish Buildings
While London and Edinburgh have been getting all the attention over the past two decades, another British city has been slowly transforming into an effortless urban centre that would soon become the envy of all – Glasgow, in good old Bonnie Scotland. Unbeknownst to many, the normally under-the-radar city has quietly evolved from industrial hub to hip, artsy… Continue reading How To Experience Glasgow Like a Local
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
To have but one day in Florence is a terrible fate. If that is yours, planning is an absolute must. Florence is widely known as the birthplace of the Renaissance and offers extraordinary 14th and 15th century art and architecture by the likes of Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Brunelleschi and hundreds of other artists and artisans.… Continue reading A One-Day Walking Itinerary for Florence: Top 5 Sights