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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

By Nadine Robb on Sep 15, 2021 in Canada, North America, Regions

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 […]

Top 5 lesser known destinations in the Canadian Rockies

By Nadine Robb on Jul 21, 2021 in Canada, North America, Regions

For most, hearing “The Canadian Rockies” conjures up images of Lake Louise’s aquamarine waters and the “Rocky Mountaineer” steam train romantically weaving its way between one classically Canadian vista after another. And while the areas in and around Banff National Park are every bit as deserving of the international attention that they draw, they can […]

The ultimate eco-friendly places you can visit during the COVID pandemic

By Kristof Eyckmans on Apr 19, 2021 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Botswana, Canada, Europe, Health & Safety, Hotels, Maldives, North America, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Sustainability and responsible travel have become one of the most important words in the tourism industry as guests are increasingly interested in eco-friendly ways and places to stay, and as a result want to limit their footprint while travelling all across the globe. Offsetting your carbon emissions with an airline has become a norm for […]

5 amazing rail journeys around the world

By Kerry Golds on Feb 16, 2021 in Asia, Australia, Canada, India, Japan, North America, Oceania, Peru, Rail Travel, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

A journey by rail is one of the most romantic ways to travel. And, as passionate Bradshaw’s devotee Michael Portillo will attest, it’s also a fantastic way to discover remote landscapes, communities and cultures across the globe. In the early days of the luxurious Orient Express, just a handful of train rides could claim to […]

21 countries to visit in 2021

By Paul Johnson on Feb 01, 2021 in Africa, Asia, Australia, Belize, Bermuda, Canada, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Denmark, Egypt, Europe, Featured, Health & Safety, Israel, Italy, Japan, Maldives, Middle East, Netherlands, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Portugal, Regions, Singapore, South America, Tanzania, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, Turkey, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Vietnam, Western Europe, Worldwide

Following 2020, the year of staying at home, most of us are now yearning to travel again. As we bide our time through the darker winter months while vaccines are being rolled out, more people than ever are looking forward to travelling once more, whenever that may be. With so much culture and so many […]

A luxurious weekend getaway in Muskoka Lakes, Ontario, Canada

By Lisa Mallett on Jan 05, 2021 in Accommodation, Attractions, Canada, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Regions, Resorts, Travel Miscellany

I think we can all agree that we have been faced with many challenges in the year 2020, and that travelling plans have been affected tremendously. As residents of Niagara Falls Canada, my husband and I have had to limit our travel and in order to cure the “travel bug” within us we have decided […]

5 reasons you should consider visiting the Niagara region of Ontario, Canada in Autumn

By Lisa Mallett on Nov 26, 2020 in Canada, North America, Regions

As a local resident of the Niagara Region of Ontario, Canada, I am privileged to experience the wonderful options this region has to offer at every time of year; today, however, I am going to focus on Autumn; or Fall as most residents will refer to this season. While there are benefits to visiting Niagara […]

Top 5 luxury wineries in the Beamsville Bench area in Niagara Wine Country

By Lisa Mallett on Oct 13, 2020 in Attractions, Canada, Food and Drink, Going Out, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany

Do you love wine and wineries? You will want to check this out if you are planning an escape to Niagara Wine Country! You may or may not be aware that Niagara has 2 distinct winery regions located approximately 30 minutes apart. In a previous post I gave you my recommendations for luxury wineries in […]

Top 5 family friendly hikes in the Columbia Valley, Canada

By Nadine Robb on Sep 20, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Canada, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel

There are so many wonderful hikes to be done yet so many of them require a good fitness level, hiking experience and the ability to cover distances that can be challenging for the young, injured and elderly. Ultimately, fewer older and younger individuals feel that they cannot approach hiking as a recreation and end up […]

A getaway to the wine region of Prince Edward County in Ontario, Canada

By Lisa Mallett on Sep 13, 2020 in Attractions, Canada, Food and Drink, Going Out, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany

It would be an understatement to say that the pandemic has altered our travelling in 2020, but there are other opportunities that exist for those of us who suffer from wanderlust; my husband and I decided to do a road trip this past week in order to discover more of our own country’s beauty, specifically […]

A local’s pick of the top 10 luxury wineries in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontaria, Canada

By Lisa Mallett on Aug 21, 2020 in Attractions, Canada, Food and Drink, Going Out, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany

As a local resident of Niagara, it is of upmost convenience that I am a wine lover; in the Niagara Region of Ontario, Canada there are approximately 100 wineries! As a luxury travel blogger I always want to know the best locations to suit my niche and since I live here and know what I […]

10 ways to travel safely and responsibly in BC this Summer

By Paul Johnson on Jul 31, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Canada, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel

As British Columbia moves forward with its Restart Plan and restrictions further begin to ease, travelling in the province may be a little different this year. We’ll need to take more time with planning, and be more conscious of our impact on communities—especially the smaller ones, when we visit. As a starting point, Destination BC […]

A local’s recommendations for a luxury escape to wine country in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada

By Lisa Mallett on Jul 11, 2020 in Accommodation, Attractions, Canada, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany

I consider myself a very lucky woman to be living in one of the most beautiful places in the world in my humble opinion. I live in Niagara, Ontario, Canada and as some of you may or may not be aware this is wine country. Niagara Peninsula is the largest wine producing region in the […]

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