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Ride A Snow Groomer to Dine & Drink atop a Snow Covered Mountain
Steve MacNaull
Feb 17, 2023
Ride A Snow Groomer to Dine & Drink atop a Snow Covered Mountain
Steve MacNaull
Feb 17, 2023

The Paradise Camp Snowcat Dinner Tour shuttles hungry and thirsty tourists from the village at SilverStar Mountain Resort just outside of Vernon, British Columbia to Paradise Camp -- a distance of eight kilometres and a vertical gain of 760 metres. Paradise Camp, at the top of Powder Gulch, is SilverStar's breakfast and lunch spot by day and a candle-lit snowcat dinner restaurant by night.

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Steve MacNaull
Feb 17, 2023
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Painting a Masterpiece in Los Cabos, Mexico
Steve MacNaull
Feb 24, 2024
Painting a Masterpiece in Los Cabos, Mexico
Steve MacNaull
Feb 24, 2024

Experience the ultimate blend of relaxation and creativity at Grand Velas Resort Los Cabos! Join our 'Painting and Wine' class with activities agent Karina Arriaga, where you'll unleash your inner artist while sipping on crisp Mexican Baja wine overlooking the stunning Sea of Cortez. Our luxurious, all-inclusive resort offers a range of experiences, from culinary delights with Chef Mario Rueda to romantic cliffside dinners and indulgent spa rituals. Stay at the historic Mar del Cabo or the boutique Velas Boutique for an unforgettable Mexican getaway. Book your flight-and-accommodation package now with Canadian airlines and discover paradise at www.velasresorts.com.

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Steve MacNaull
Feb 24, 2024
Ride A Snow Groomer to Dine & Drink atop a Snow Covered Mountain
Steve MacNaull
Feb 17, 2023
Ride A Snow Groomer to Dine & Drink atop a Snow Covered Mountain
Steve MacNaull
Feb 17, 2023

The Paradise Camp Snowcat Dinner Tour shuttles hungry and thirsty tourists from the village at SilverStar Mountain Resort just outside of Vernon, British Columbia to Paradise Camp -- a distance of eight kilometres and a vertical gain of 760 metres. Paradise Camp, at the top of Powder Gulch, is SilverStar's breakfast and lunch spot by day and a candle-lit snowcat dinner restaurant by night.

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Steve MacNaull
Feb 17, 2023
Elephants and Elegance in Thailand
Steve MacNaull
Feb 6, 2023
Elephants and Elegance in Thailand
Steve MacNaull
Feb 6, 2023

A visit to an elephant sanctuary provided balance and excitement in the megatropolis of Bangkok, a mind-boggling array of contrasts – for every luxury highrise hotel and office tower there are budget digs and shacks, and for every ritzy restaurant and designer store there are sidewalk food stalls and street vendors.

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Steve MacNaull
Feb 6, 2023
How to Vacation Eco-chic on the Mexican Caribbean
Steve MacNaull
Nov 25, 2022
How to Vacation Eco-chic on the Mexican Caribbean
Steve MacNaull
Nov 25, 2022

We’re in Tulum – the Mexican Caribbean home of new-agey, eco-chic wellness and spiritual awakening, and just in time for the Full Moon Party - a monthly lunar spectacle is part Mayan tradition, part candle-and-fire lit, long table dinner party on the beach.

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Steve MacNaull
Nov 25, 2022
Ghost Tours in St. Augustine: A Fanciful Foray into Phantom Fantasy - or Fright?
Fyllis Hockman
Oct 25, 2022
Ghost Tours in St. Augustine: A Fanciful Foray into Phantom Fantasy - or Fright?
Fyllis Hockman
Oct 25, 2022

St. Augustine, Florida is America’s oldest city at over 450 years. A city that old has a lot of history to haunt - a lot of death and despair to permeate the landscape - and the spirits of St. Augustine are sufficient to keep ghost tour operators very busy. First ghost hunting tip: go for the stormy weather, recommended by dedicated ghost hunters to provide more energy for the “manifestations” to draw on. It was a misty night: check!

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Fyllis Hockman
Oct 25, 2022
Sandcastle and Sea Turtle Art Capital of the World - South Padre Island!
Fyllis Hockman
Aug 30, 2022
Sandcastle and Sea Turtle Art Capital of the World - South Padre Island!
Fyllis Hockman
Aug 30, 2022

Although the sea turtle art trail is what first captures the imagination, a visit to the Sea Turtle Rescue Center is a must on South Padre Island, Texas, which deserves its designation as the ‘Sandcastle Capital of the World. Sandcastle Village is a one-of-a-kind creative experience.

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Fyllis Hockman
Aug 30, 2022
Shawarma in Miami
HEATHER KIRK
Jun 16, 2022
Shawarma in Miami
HEATHER KIRK
Jun 16, 2022

Osmow’s opens in Miami! It’s first location in the city. Shawarma, anyone!?

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HEATHER KIRK
Jun 16, 2022
E-Bike Wine and Beer Tour in Osoyoos BC
Steve MacNaull
Jun 8, 2022
E-Bike Wine and Beer Tour in Osoyoos BC
Steve MacNaull
Jun 8, 2022

Ideal weather in Canada's only desert, on the US border, means premium wines and a beachy vibe in a small town with all the amenities that bats above its weight in tourism prowess.

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Steve MacNaull
Jun 8, 2022
Swim with Sharks or SUP with a Dog... in Oahu
Steve MacNaull
May 31, 2022
Swim with Sharks or SUP with a Dog... in Oahu
Steve MacNaull
May 31, 2022

Brave enough to swim with sharks? It’s safe on the North Shore of Oahu. If not, you can still enjoy the unique experience of a stand up paddle-boarding (SUP) with a canine guide in the very place SUPing originated. Direct flights make these memorable experiences highly accessible.

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Steve MacNaull
May 31, 2022
Survival Tips for Theme Parks this Summer
Fyllis Hockman
May 5, 2022
Survival Tips for Theme Parks this Summer
Fyllis Hockman
May 5, 2022

Anticipation for the reopening of Theme Parks in 2022 is at fever pitch! Whether it's Great America, Six Flags or Disney World, theme parks are among the most sought-after family attractions. Yet the hot sun, long lines and walk-weary kids can turn the most promising outing into a disaster. A little advance planning and theme park strategy can go a long way to ensuring a successful visit to the midway.

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Fyllis Hockman
May 5, 2022
Visit Great Wolf Lodge: Adventure Travel Joys for Kids of all Ages
Fyllis Hockman
Mar 2, 2022
Visit Great Wolf Lodge: Adventure Travel Joys for Kids of all Ages
Fyllis Hockman
Mar 2, 2022

Let’s head to Great Wolf Lodge! Pack the kids for land-and-water adventures.

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Fyllis Hockman
Mar 2, 2022
Reliving The Past Through Travel
Victor Block
Jan 28, 2022
Reliving The Past Through Travel
Victor Block
Jan 28, 2022

From diners to drive-thrus, Coca-Cola to cars, movies to museums, chapters of times gone by await discovery across the USA. Some may be close to where you live, or tickle your nostalgia on your next road trip.

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Victor Block
Jan 28, 2022
Kayaks, seals and serenity in Victoria Harbour
Steve MacNaull
Jul 13, 2021
Kayaks, seals and serenity in Victoria Harbour
Steve MacNaull
Jul 13, 2021

Harbour seals are billed as stars of in the capital of British Columbia's downtown harbour. The city itself, river otters, sunshine and a mix of urban frenzy and open-water serenity are highlights of this unique kayak tour.

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Steve MacNaull
Jul 13, 2021
Key West – Fanciful Funk and Frivolity Wrapped up in Floridian History  
Fyllis Hockman
May 28, 2021
Key West – Fanciful Funk and Frivolity Wrapped up in Floridian History  
Fyllis Hockman
May 28, 2021

A state of mind more than a city; a way of life more than a place to live. It’s a lifestyle, not a destination. All expressed in the absurdist poetry that is Key West, a language not spoken anywhere else in the country.

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Fyllis Hockman
May 28, 2021
Go for the Exercise, Stay for the Food- Deerfield Retreat and Spa
Fyllis Hockman
May 7, 2021
Go for the Exercise, Stay for the Food- Deerfield Retreat and Spa
Fyllis Hockman
May 7, 2021

Should I start with a sunrise hike, morning stretch, water aerobics, Pilates, yoga or a circuit class? So many options before a mouth-watering breakfast at 8am, where you can hardly believe there’s calorie counting. after leaving feeling stuffed.

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Fyllis Hockman
May 7, 2021
Spring Has Spring and Gardens Await Discovery
Victor Block
Apr 1, 2021
Spring Has Spring and Gardens Await Discovery
Victor Block
Apr 1, 2021

Now is time to plan a trip to take in Mother Nature’s bountiful beauty. Gardens come in a wide variety. Some are urban pockets of color and scent, others world-famous destinations . They can turn pages of history, amaze with their beauty and at times amuse.

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Victor Block
Apr 1, 2021
Dog sled tour is so Canadian, eh
Steve MacNaull
Mar 9, 2021
Dog sled tour is so Canadian, eh
Steve MacNaull
Mar 9, 2021

When dog sledding, you depend on the dogs and they depend on you. It's a true team concept, a relationship between dog and human that few of us get to experience. Tick it off your bucket list at Candle Creek Dog Sled Tours at Big White ski resort.

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Steve MacNaull
Mar 9, 2021
Experience Exhilaration on a Thrilling Snowmobile Tour
Steve MacNaull
Mar 2, 2021
Experience Exhilaration on a Thrilling Snowmobile Tour
Steve MacNaull
Mar 2, 2021

It's an exhilarating zip along groomed trails through the pristine pine forest. We revel in the rush of gliding over the white stuff and admiring the scenery of snow-covered trees and surrounding mountain peaks. The one-hour tour definitely attracts beginners who want a new adventure, but two-hour and four-hour tours are for those who want to experience the backcountry even more.

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Steve MacNaull
Mar 2, 2021
Primland - Where the Out-of-the-Ordinary Happens Everyday
Fyllis Hockman
Feb 17, 2021
Primland - Where the Out-of-the-Ordinary Happens Everyday
Fyllis Hockman
Feb 17, 2021

Almost the size of Bermuda, Primland is a 12,000 acre luxury resort featuring farm-to-table dining, spa, stargazing, golf, tennis, hiking, riding, watersports, outdoor fitness and more.

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Fyllis Hockman
Feb 17, 2021
Discover the Lives of Presidents Past at Presidential Libraries
Victor Block
Jan 20, 2021
Discover the Lives of Presidents Past at Presidential Libraries
Victor Block
Jan 20, 2021

Visits, real or virtual, to Presidential libraries bring to life memorable chapters of history and provide introductions to the men who have held the highest office in the land.

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Victor Block
Jan 20, 2021
New Podcast to Kick-Start 2021.
Heather Kirk
Jan 8, 2021
New Podcast to Kick-Start 2021.
Heather Kirk
Jan 8, 2021

Podcasts are hot property. A fan from her Oprah days, we can’t wait for Tanya’s Table to roll out this year!

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Heather Kirk
Jan 8, 2021
Cause for Cocktails - It's Punch Day! Here's to History & Recipes...
Connell Kennedy
Sep 20, 2020
Cause for Cocktails - It's Punch Day! Here's to History & Recipes...
Connell Kennedy
Sep 20, 2020

Did you know that the word punch means five, originating from the Hindustani word panch? Punch Day celebrates the traditional punch base recipe of five key ingredients, which most punches still use…

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Connell Kennedy
Sep 20, 2020
Boards, Bears, Luxury Lodging and Dining Delights - Time to catch a wave to Tofino
Steve MacNaull
Jul 24, 2020
Boards, Bears, Luxury Lodging and Dining Delights - Time to catch a wave to Tofino
Steve MacNaull
Jul 24, 2020

The town’s roots are in fishing, logging and surf culture, but it's remote, dramatic location, abundant natural beauty, varied activities, range of accommodations and food scene have made it desirable to all kinds of visitors.

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Steve MacNaull
Jul 24, 2020
Scenic US Drives that are Short in Distance but Long in Appeal
Victor Block
Jun 24, 2020
Scenic US Drives that are Short in Distance but Long in Appeal
Victor Block
Jun 24, 2020

Scenic drives that until recently attracted people from every state TO every state still exist, and some probably are close to where you live. From Maine to California, Florida to Washington State, opportunities to get outside and admire some of Mother Nature’s magnificent handiwork await. 

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Victor Block
Jun 24, 2020
St. Martin/St. Maarten – A Captivating Concoction of Caribbean Cultures 
Fyllis Hockman
Jun 16, 2020
St. Martin/St. Maarten – A Captivating Concoction of Caribbean Cultures 
Fyllis Hockman
Jun 16, 2020

We visit the Caribbean island of St. Martin/St. Maarten – the smallest land mass in the whole world to be shared by two different countries (France and the Netherlands), where we make perfume at the Tijon Parfumerie & Boutique, among other adventures on The Friendly Island.

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Fyllis Hockman
Jun 16, 2020
The Big Salmon are Biting like Crazy as Covid Restrictions Ease
Steve MacNaull
May 28, 2020
The Big Salmon are Biting like Crazy as Covid Restrictions Ease
Steve MacNaull
May 28, 2020

The big salmon are biting like crazy off the northern tip of Vancouver Island. COVID hasn't changed that. But what the pandemic did change is how the West Coast sport fishing tourism sector is rebounding after two months of lockdown. It is one of the first tourism sectors to reopen. We set off to discover what’s on offer…

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Steve MacNaull
May 28, 2020
Oh to be in Barbados...
Steve MacNaull
Mar 31, 2020
Oh to be in Barbados...
Steve MacNaull
Mar 31, 2020

Remember how a vacation makes you feel? It’s a feeling we can all hold on to among current strange times. Let us transplant you to Bajan paradise and luxury. Ship-wreck snorkelling and luxe-resort accommodation are just the ticket.

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Steve MacNaull
Mar 31, 2020
Oscars Luxury Lounge 2020
Rachel Webb
Mar 6, 2020
Oscars Luxury Lounge 2020
Rachel Webb
Mar 6, 2020
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Rachel Webb
Mar 6, 2020
History Meets Hip and Happening in Albuquerque
Debbie Stone
Mar 2, 2020
History Meets Hip and Happening in Albuquerque
Debbie Stone
Mar 2, 2020

Ballooning is only one of many fun experiences visitors can have in Albuquerque. The city is a culturally rich and naturally beautiful metropolitan area with deep, historical roots. It boasts an exciting food and wine scene, a vibrant public arts program…

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Debbie Stone
Mar 2, 2020
Rainforest Hiking and City Highs in Auckland, New Zealand
Steve MacNaull
Jan 24, 2020
Rainforest Hiking and City Highs in Auckland, New Zealand
Steve MacNaull
Jan 24, 2020

Waterfalls, Towering Ferns, Palm Trees and a Black-Sand Beach, followed by Explore Sailing, Sky Tower Sky Walk, the Brewers Cooperative and a maori guided tour.

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Steve MacNaull
Jan 24, 2020

 

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