Category: Canada
Suite of the week: The Rainforest Suite, Nita Lake Lodge, Whistler BC, Canada
By Paul Johnson on May 02, 2022 in Accommodation, Canada, Featured, Hotels, North America, Regions, Suite of the Week
Overlooking Whistler Mountain, this 1,415 sq ft show-stopper pairs modern luxury with rustic alpine comfort on the shores of Nita Lake. 
Suite of the week: Outlook Cabin, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Jasper, Alberta, Canada
By Paul Johnson on Apr 18, 2022 in Accommodation, Canada, Featured, Hotels, North America, Regions, Resorts, Suite of the Week
Outlook Cabin includes six bedrooms, each with an ensuite bathroom, a full kitchen, two wood-burning fireplaces and a large private patio with a barbeque. 
5 beautiful wine regions in British Columbia, Canada
By Andrew Morten on Mar 08, 2022 in Canada, Food and Drink, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany
What first comes to mind when you think of the best wine regions in the world? Bordeaux? Tuscany? Napa Valley? The rolling, lush and diverse wine regions of British Columbia may not be on your list at all. This is one of Canada’s best kept secrets. In fact, just like what happens in Vegas, the 
Stargazing in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is home to the Acadian Skies and Mi’kmaq Lands, the first designated dark sky destination in North America. Whether you wish to experience the night sky on a guided hike, a bike tour, stay in a sky bubble or by simply sitting back and taking in the starlit sky at night, right from
Unique coastal experiences in Nova Scotia
By Paul Johnson on Feb 09, 2022 in Adventure Travel, Canada, Food and Drink, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
The gateway to Atlantic Canada, Nova Scotia, is filled to the brim with stunning natural beauty, diverse cultures, rich heritage, and warm, friendly people. The province is home to some of the most authentic, exclusive and extraordinary coastal experiences in North America – here are some of our top picks! Tidal bore rafting If you’re 
A road trip through the Pacific Northwest
By Andrew Morten on Feb 02, 2022 in Attractions, Canada, Going Out, North America, Oregon, Regions, USA, Washington
Take it easy on a beautiful winding road trip through the Pacific Northwest and travel north towards British Columbia. The American and Canadian borders are open to vaccinated travellers. Now is a great time to start planning the trip of a lifetime through this stunning region, abundant with undisturbed nature. The Pacific Northwest is an 
Top 50 spas in Canada
By Paul Johnson on Jan 26, 2022 in Canada, North America, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel
Travellers in Canada were drawn to the outdoors last year, as country, ocean, and mountain spa and wellness experiences proved the most popular. Spas of America’s annual ranking of consumer preferences found people sought out outdoor fresh air, outside of most cities, but close to home. Ontario captured the top three Canada Spas in 2021: 
Win a luxury Winter trip to Whistler!
By Paul Johnson on Jan 24, 2022 in Canada, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel
This is your chance to win a Winter trip to Whistler, Canada, in Tourism Whistler’s ‘The Thrill Runs Deep’ contest. The lucky winner will stay six nights in the heart of Whistler’s magnetic Village, just steps away from the gondolas. It’s your opportunity to ski unmatched alpine terrain, après alongside Whistler’s passionate community, soak up 
New USA and Canada spa openings in 2022
By Paul Johnson on Jan 02, 2022 in California, Canada, Montana, Nevada, New York, North America, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA
The year ahead is full of exciting new spa openings and wellness experiences waiting to be discovered in the USA and Canada. While the fate of winter lockdown and 2022 travel plans remain unknown for the time being, the good news is that we can still dream. While it’s difficult to list them all, Spas 
One-of-a-kind experiences you can have in Nova Scotia
The gateway to Atlantic Canada and only a 6-hour flight from the UK, Nova Scotia is filled to the brim with stunning natural beauty, diverse cultures, rich heritage, and warm, friendly people. The province is home to some of the most authentic, exclusive and extraordinary coastal experiences in North America – here are some of
6 destinations in Canada that are doing their bit for responsible tourism ahead of COP26
Next month, the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow (COP26) will be an event that many see as the world’s best last chance to get runaway climate change under control. As every nation works together to reach agreement on how best to tackle climate change, there are many initiaves already underway around the world that
Sustainability at Canada's ski resorts
By Paul Johnson on Oct 19, 2021 in Canada, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel
Canada’s ski resorts are pulling out all the stops for powderhounds to indulge in an epic winter escape, but they are also passionate about sustainability. Here are just some of the environmental initiatives that are underway at mountains across the country. Marmot Basin Marmot Basin in Jasper, Alberta is situated in Jasper National Park, a UNESCO 
Cape Breton: the top island travel destination in Canada
By Paul Johnson on Sep 22, 2021 in Attractions, Canada, Going Out, North America, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel
Home to the world-renowned Cabot Trail, dramatic coastal views, highland scenery and Bras d’Or Lake – Canada’s largest in-land saltwater sea – Cape Breton Island continues to be the number one island in Canada. Previously named as number one island in the Americas by Condé Nast Traveller, Cape Breton has recently been awarded No. 1 
Top 5 day hikes in the Columbia Valley, Canada
With literally hundreds of impressive hikes all throughout BC’s Columbia Valley – and the adjoining mountain ranges – it can be difficult to zone in the on the right one, for the right person, on the right day. Many of the spectacular alpine vistas that are used for marketing the region require at least one
Once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences from around the world
By Paul Johnson on Sep 03, 2021 in Africa, Antarctic, Asia, Australia, Austria, Canada, Europe, Finland, Germany, Japan, Louisiana, Middle East, Netherlands, North America, Oceania, Polar Regions, Regions, Tanzania, Turkey, USA, Western Europe
Red, Amber, Green. The travel traffic light system is now firmly etched into the minds of would-be travellers. Whilst the confusion continues, tour operator Trafalgar has issued The Gold List – a curation of worldly travel experiences that you never knew existed. USA: Meet a member of Johnny Cash’s family during New Orleans Jazz Festival 
