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The top 5 beaches in Los Cabos, Mexico

By Julie Byrd on Mar 10, 2016 in Attractions, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Mexico, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel

A favorite for U.S. and Canadian travelers seeking an easily accessible sunny vacation destination, Los Cabos has long been known for warm weather, friendly hospitality and luxurious accommodations. Located at the tip of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula, Los Cabos is also home to some truly breathtaking beaches. An oft-repeated misconception is that Cabo’s beaches are not

6 alternative ways to experience California

By Craig Burkinshaw on Mar 10, 2016 in California, Cruises & Boat Travel, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, USA

With miles of sun-drenched coastline, dramatic mountain scenery and iconic urban centres, California seems to have it all, but with so much variety it’s difficult to decide what to see. From a tour of Santa Barbara’s wine region to exploring Los Angeles in a private 1960’s Cadillac, here are some alternative ways to experience the

Road to Hana: 10 must-see places on Maui in a day

By Scott Turner on Mar 04, 2016 in Attractions, Going Out, Hawaii, North America, Regions, USA

The road to Hana is filled with mysteries. How long will it take to drive? Where should I stop? Should I go to Hana and back or do the full loop? The truth is there are as many ways to experience this road and they all depend on timing. The best way is to go

3 luxurious hotel experiences in downtown Denver

By Leah DeAngelis on Feb 29, 2016 in Accommodation, Colorado, Hotels, North America, Regions, USA

Denver, Colorado is a spirited city offering something for everyone. It is a family friendly town with an amusement park and Children’s Museum. Adults will find plenty to explore including romantic Larimer Square, a robust microbrewery scene, the Denver Performing Arts Center, and upscale shopping at Cherry Creek. The mountains are close enough that you can also

The Magnificent Seven

By Sandra Potter on Feb 29, 2016 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Canada, Cruises & Boat Travel, Hotels, North America, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel

No, not the wonderful 1960s film with Yul Brenner etcetera but Seven Magnificent Travel Experiences in Western Canada. Ranging from a boat to a ranch, the key words here are luxury, variety and unique. These seven very different operations got together a couple of years ago to promote themselves to the international market. The Seven

Fort Worth 4 ways

By Tom Marchant on Feb 16, 2016 in Food and Drink, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Texas, Travel Miscellany, USA

Few places offer a more animated or colourful glimpse of years gone by than Texas’s Fort Worth. The Old Chisholm Trail marked this city on the map as the cowboys’ last brush with civilization before they embarked on the long drive up north to Kansas. A sense of the vibrancy and romance of the cowboy

Oh, Canada! 5 reasons to visit Canada right now

By Tom Barber on Feb 15, 2016 in Adventure Travel, Canada, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel

Spoiler alert to any adolescent girls reading this – Justin Bieber does NOT make the list. Sorry about that. The rest of you can breathe a sigh of relief and read on, because Canada is where it’s at. Bears and belugas in Manitoba To describe this extraordinary confluence of wildlife wonders as original doesn’t come

3 Winter city breaks in Canada you'll love

By Kathryn Munro on Feb 12, 2016 in Canada, North America, Regions

In desperate need of a holiday but finding work time-restricting? Intrigued to explore a new city but uncertain of where to go? Well, you have found yourself in the right place so far! We’re here to keep you on track with our top tips for the best winter city break in Canada. Whether you’re a

The world's greatest rooftop bars

By Matthew Coe on Feb 12, 2016 in Asia, Bars, California, Europe, Going Out, India, Indonesia, New York, North America, Regions, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe

Picture the scene: you’re on holiday, enjoying a drink after a hard day’s work of sunbathing and sightseeing. The champagne bottle has just been popped open, the atmosphere is lively, but something is still missing: the perfect view . There’s no better way to enjoy a well-earned drink than by sitting on a terrace overlooking

Perfect Winter road tripping through Western Montana's Glacier Country

By Janice Nieder on Feb 12, 2016 in Accommodation, Attractions, Bars, Bed & Breakfasts, Food and Drink, Going Out, Montana, North America, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA

Montana really does winter right. Marvel over the expansive rugged terrain, crystalline lakes, majestic snow-covered mountains shimmering in the abundant sunshine, legendary Glacier National Park, and small-town charms ( such as real cowboys!) as you explore Western Montana’s Glacier Country. Winter play choices are seemingly endless with unparalleled downhill skiing (think 300+ inches of powdery

10 stunning rental properties for an unforgettable break this Spring

By Paolo Macchiaroli on Feb 11, 2016 in Accommodation, Africa, Anguilla, Brazil, Caribbean, Europe, France, Italy, Mexico, North America, Regions, South Africa, South America, Turks and Caicos, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Spring is in the air… and it’s now time to think about your next holiday destination. Can’t wait for the summer? Then a tropical vacation is what you need. But if you love winter and want to hold on to the low temperatures a bit more, a mountain holiday might be better. No matter what

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5 of the best ski lifts in the world

By Celine Renaud on Feb 11, 2016 in Asia, Austria, Canada, Europe, Japan, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe

With so many fantastic destinations for skiing, it may be difficult to choose the best place for your family holiday. With the snow arriving very late in Europe in the current ski season, some resorts were closed, other resorts could only keep some of their slopes open. One of the effects this had on the

10 top tips for a VIP snow vacation in Park City, Utah

By Janice Nieder on Feb 11, 2016 in Accommodation, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA, Utah, Vacation Rentals

Skiers in the know have long touted Utah as having the “Greatest Snow on Earth”; perhaps just one of the reasons Vail Resorts Inc. bought Park City Mountain Resort for $182.5 million last year. They recently completed a $50 million renovation unveiling their Quicksilver Gondola that connects the former Canyons and Park City Mountain Resort,

The best place on Earth to watch whales

By Scott Turner on Feb 09, 2016 in Adventure Travel, Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Going Out, Hawaii, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA

Majestic North Pacific Humpback Whales, or Kohola as they were known in ancient Hawaiian, begin their migration from Alaska to the Hawaiian Islands around September of each year. While the exact number of Humpback whales visiting Hawaii is unknown, it is estimated to be as high as 21,000. And while their main reason for coming

Top 10 cities for art lovers

By Rosario Gorgone on Feb 08, 2016 in Asia, Attractions, Austria, Europe, France, Germany, Going Out, Italy, Japan, Middle East, New York, North America, Regions, Turkey, United Kingdom, USA, Washington DC, Western Europe

In the art capitals of the world, art is everywhere – not only in the famous galleries and churches, but even in the most unexpected places. Turn the corner in Rome to discover a shrine high in the wall, or a colourful mural under a bridge. If you’re visiting a city for the first time,

Whale-watching - the best ways to see them

By Sandra Potter on Jan 18, 2016 in Adventure Travel, Canada, Cruises & Boat Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel

Reading the news that the orca of Europe are being slowly poisoned and that following the recent death of Lulu there are only 8 now known to live in British waters made me think about all the wonderful whale and dolphin sightings and encounters I have been lucky enough to have. Most of my meetings

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