A hobby – almost a lifestyle – that started in Europe is making its way to Canada, and with great results. It’s called pole walking, and if you aren’t a convert yet, you may have noticed folks striding along using poles not unlike ski poles. What gives? For starters, there’s a great health payoff. Canadian […]
What should you know before sailing away on a river cruise? We have put together this river cruising guide of 14 essential facts will help prepare you for a wonderful experience on the world’s rivers. River cruising provides great value. Cruising in general, is a wonderful value, since your accommodations, transportation between ports and […]
Can’t wait for summer? Take a virtual trip to the sun with these great beach bars. Saint Lucia Legend has it that Saint Lucia’s Smugglers Cove used to be a popular spot for fishermen who liked to ply their trade in the buff. The site now houses the aptly named Naked Fisherman, a thatched-roof […]
Situated in the heart of Iguaçu National Park, Best of the Best award-winning Belmond Hotel das Cataratas is an ideal base camp for experiencing thunderous Iguaçu Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This charming colonial-style hotel offers 193 guestrooms set amidst lush grounds and rainforest. Spend days marveling at Iguaçu’s rainbows and waterfalls, playing […]
The next time you travel to Mexico, immerse yourself in Frida Kahlo at Home by Suzanne Barbezat. This fully illustrated book explores the effect of Mexican culture and tradition has on the work and life of Frida Kahlo. Frida was a Mexican artist, activist and unintentional fashion trendsetter. She lived from 1907 to 1954, much of […]
Part of any great holiday is the treat of going for brunch (after a long sleep-in, of course). And where better to check out the brunch scene than San Francisco? Laurie Armstrong, who has handled the PR for The City by the Bay for almost 20 years, gave us some mouth-watering suggestions. Tip: Unless […]