Category: Canada

Interview with Lynn Crawford, Owner and Head Chef of Ruby Watchco

Interview with Lynn Crawford, Owner and Head Chef of Ruby Watchco

By on May 17, 2013 in Canada, Celebrities, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, New York, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe   - Read 1465 times

Celebrity chef Lynn Crawford has over 25 years of culinary experience, winning international awards as the Executive Chef of the Four Seasons Hotel in Toronto and New York City. She is one of the most high-profile chefs in Canada and has been invited to cook, speak, and mentor chefs and food lovers across North America. Lynn opened Ruby [...]

Consider spending Summer in Alberta

Consider spending Summer in Alberta

By on May 14, 2013 in Canada, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Videos   - Read 4368 times

Have you considered spending the Summer in Alberta? This beautiful footage from Travel Alberta features the breathtaking landscapes of Badlands – Horse Thief Canyon, Barrier Lake, Edmonton, Crescent Falls, Stephen Avenue – as well as Calgary, Maligne Lake, Jasper and more.

The most easterly point of North America

The most easterly point of North America

By on Apr 01, 2013 in Canada, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Videos   - Read 2465 times

Newfoundland and Labrador is an exotic, one-of-a-kind destination. Unlike any other place in North America, this is as far east as you can possibly go – without getting wet. It’s the only place where you can see the continent’s first sunrise. A place, they say, that has the ability to make a morning person out [...]

Ski resorts become the latest addition to Google Maps

Ski resorts become the latest addition to Google Maps

By on Mar 26, 2013 in Canada, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA   - Read 8680 times

It seems as though there are no limits for Google Maps.  Recently we reported that Google Maps had extended to the Great Barrier Reef courtesy of Google’s Street View technology and that Japan’s cherry blossoms had also been captured.  Now – just in time for the tail end of the ski season – Google has [...]

An adventure of a lifetime through the Northwest Passage

An adventure of a lifetime through the Northwest Passage

By on Mar 15, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Arctic, Canada, Cruises & Boat Travel, North America, Polar Regions, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany   - Read 1664 times

Specialist small ship cruise company, One Ocean Expeditions, invites wildlife lovers, keen photographers and those with a taste for adventure to follow in the wake of the great Arctic explorers on its Northwest Passage expedition on board the impressive, ice-strengthened vessel, the Akademik Ioffe. Pods of orca, beluga and the occasional bowhead whale, rafts of [...]

5 of the world’s best luxury destinations for Spring skiing

5 of the world’s best luxury destinations for Spring skiing

By on Feb 28, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Canada, Europe, France, Hotels, Japan, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Sweden, USA, Utah, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 3887 times

With blue skies, soft snow and pleasant temperatures, spring is arguably the best time of year for a ski vacation. These top destinations add lively culture and unique experiences that appeal to storm chasers and social skiers alike, so here are our 5 best luxury destinations for Spring skiing: L’Escape Killy, France A vast area encompassing the resorts of Tignes [...]

5 of the best luxury accommodation options for families

5 of the best luxury accommodation options for families

By on Feb 20, 2013 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Australia, Canada, Family Travel, Hotels, Morocco, North America, Oceania, Philippines, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel   - Read 3779 times

Just because you are travelling with your family, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a little luxury. From whole islands, that you can hire out all to yourself, to safari lodges which cater to even the youngest of guests, there are plenty of options available for you and your family. Here are 5 of the best [...]

Ski with an Olympian at Whistler Blackcomb

Ski with an Olympian at Whistler Blackcomb

By on Feb 18, 2013 in Canada, Featured, North America, Regions   - Read 3914 times

Whistler Blackcomb has expanded its Snow School offerings this season with the addition of the “Ski with an Olympian” program.The program is Whistler Blackcomb Snow School‘s most elite product and offers guests the opportunity to hear stories, get tips, and spend time on the mountain with an Olympic athlete as their own personal guide. This [...]

The stunning beauty of Newfoundland & Labrador

The stunning beauty of Newfoundland & Labrador

By on Feb 03, 2013 in Canada, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Videos   - Read 4550 times

Take a look at this promotional video from Newfoundland & Labrador. Rich with history. Rife with culture. Sprawling with natural beauty. All of these wonders have been there for thousands of years, embraced by those who have come in search of people, adventures, and experiences that stay with them long after they’ve travelled on. With [...]

Canada summed up in just 2 minutes

Canada summed up in just 2 minutes

By on Nov 25, 2012 in Adventure Travel, Canada, Featured, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Videos   - Read 6386 times

The Canadian Tourism Commission, Canada’s national tourism marketing organisation, asked Canadians to pick up their cameras and share some of Canada’s best travel experiences. Here is the result. The response was incredible; here is just 2 minutes from more than 65 hours of video and over 8,000 submissions. The sound track features Canadian indie rock [...]

10 of the quirkiest hotel rooms in the world

10 of the quirkiest hotel rooms in the world

By on Nov 12, 2012 in Accommodation, California, Canada, Europe, Featured, France, Fun Stuff, Hotels, Idaho, Nevada, New York, North America, Regions, Resorts, Sweden, Travel Miscellany, USA, Western Europe   - Read 22310 times

Hotel rooms can be expensive, especially while on a city break – aiming to take in more sights than your balcony or window has to offer. Some of these suites offer more than just a stunning view. From quirky exteriors, underground caverns and tree top orbs, this post will take you through an alternate look on some of [...]

Interview with Richard Szkiler, Founder and Videographer of The View South

Interview with Richard Szkiler, Founder and Videographer of The View South

By on Oct 24, 2012 in Accommodation, Argentina, Asia, Canada, China, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Interviews, North America, Regions, Restaurants, South America, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 3367 times

Richard Szkiler is the Founder of The View South which produces, stocks and distributes videos specifically for the travel and leisure industry. Prior to establishing the business in Buenos Aires, Richard filmed and directed for various charities, companies and philanthropic organisations in Sierra Leone and the United Kingdom. Following this, Richard traveled to Argentina where he [...]

Interview with Chef Tommes, Chef and Owner of That Little Wine Bar

Interview with Chef Tommes, Chef and Owner of That Little Wine Bar

By on Sep 01, 2012 in Accommodation, Asia, Australia, Canada, Ecuador, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Hotels, Interviews, Malaysia, New York, North America, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, South America, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe   - Read 916 times

What do you do if you’ve hunted high and low for a decent wine bar but there’s none to be found in your home town? For Chef Tommes and his wife Louise, the answer was simple – they opened their own! That Little Wine Bar in Georgetown, Penang, has attracted rave reviews (including on this [...]

Inside Passage adventures

By on Aug 16, 2012 in Alaska, Canada, Cruises & Boat Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA   - Read 1981 times

A cruise along the inside passage on the west coast of British Columbia to Alaska offers endless sights for passengers.

Bienvenue to W Montreal

Bienvenue to W Montreal

By on Jun 29, 2012 in Accommodation, Canada, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel   - Read 844 times

Close to everything, yet an experience unto itself, the W Montreal was my first foray into the W brand. I went in with unusually high expectations that ended up met or surpassed. I expected swanky and got it. The entire hotel has the vibe of a converted nightclub. Going into my room, I was stunned [...]

The best of wellbeing in British Columbia, Canada

The best of wellbeing in British Columbia, Canada

By on Jun 12, 2012 in Accommodation, Canada, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel   - Read 890 times

British Columbia may be better known for manoeuvring moguls than chilling out but this scenic Canadian province offers world-class choices for those keen to relax. Here are five of the best.

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