California is home to more than just laid-back surfers and Hollywood starlets. There’s a quiet side to the Sunshine State, full of ancient trees and sun-kissed wineries, just waiting for the right kind of traveller. If you’re looking for a more relaxing experience, one filled with stunning nature, world-class dining, and a lot more wine, […]
Located in the majestic Sierra Nevada of California, Yosemite National Park in Mariposa County, is home to some of the world’s most beautiful waterfalls, massive granite formations and the oldest forests. Known as the “Crown Jewel” of the National Parks, no national park tour would be complete without a visit to Yosemite and the Gold […]
St. Vincent and the Grenadines is an archipelago of 32 islands and cays located in the eastern Caribbean between St. Lucia 24 miles north and Grenada 75 miles to the south. St.Vincent, Young Island Bequia, Mustique, Canouan, Mayreau, Union Island, Palm Island and Petit St. Vincent are the only inhabited islands and range in size […]
Cuba may be the Caribbean’s largest island, but the warmth and friendliness of its people give it an intimacy that makes you feel that you are amongst friends. Whichever backdrop you choose, whether it be turquoise waters, glorious lush mountains or the intricate architectural grandeur of its cities, there’s a spirit to Cuba that is […]
Shinrin-yoku is the Japanese practice of “forest bathing,” a practice somewhere between Zen meditation and natural treatment that aims to put you in touch with nature and yourself. And it’s delightfully simple: all you need to do is slowly and mindfully enjoy a living forest! That can mean walking slowly or barefoot, maybe hugging some […]
Welcome to Ontario’s Apple Country – just 90 minutes north of Toronto. A special place where the moderating effects of Georgian Bay and the Niagara Escarpment create perfect conditions for growing amazing apples – and baking perfect apple pies! Along the western plain of Georgian Bay, adjacent to the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of the Niagara […]
In the heartland of America you will find diverse landscapes, from rolling prairies to towering granite peaks. Travelers can escape the bustling cities and meet the wild frontier. From the winding canyons and granite peaks of the Black Hills to the rainbow-hued spikes of the lunar-like Badlands, South Dakota is nothing if not diverse. But […]
Mexico’s Caribbean coast has become Mexico and Latin America’s most popular vacation playground. Visitors from around the world have validated coastal Quintana Roo State as one of the hemisphere’s most successful tourism regions, hosting 4.4 million tourists in 2014. Riviera Maya is accessible, safe, adventurous, culturally remarkable and scenically stunning. Riviera Maya contains an explosion […]
Puerto Vallarta is located in the Bay of Banderas, in the state of Jalisco on Mexico’s Pacific Coast. Well known for its magnificent bay, one of the largest and deepest in the world, and the careful preservation of its authentic Mexican traditions and historic center, the Puerto Vallarta area features 25 miles of coastline and […]
San Francisco is known for its scenic beauty, cultural attractions, diverse communities, and world-class cuisine. Measuring 49 square miles, this walk-able city includes landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, Alcatraz and the largest Chinatown in the United States. A stroll of the City’s streets can lead from Union Square to North Beach (San […]
HEAD TO THE BEACH Among Vancouver’s best summertime haunts, Kitsilano Beach is the most popular spot for catching the rays. It attracts families, locals, and visitors with its vast sandy expanse and large saltwater swimming pool. English Bay Beach, at the intersection of Denman and Davie Streets, is a busy stretch for sunbathers, volleyball players, […]
I have always marveled at the allure of the Niagara region. As a child, with my extended family, we would pack lunches—enough to feed an army—and embark on summer day trips to Niagara Falls. We would pose along the iron gate with the falls in the background, trek up and down Clifton Hill, and park […]
