Luxury travel: not for the faint of wallet!
May 6, 2013 / 5:00 am
Luxury..... away of life for some. And for others, a once a year travel experience. Is it worth the extra cost to travel in luxury? Is it something you've considered but are unsure about; the differences between luxury travel product and non-luxury? What defines a luxury travel...
Happy camping!
Apr 8, 2013 / 5:00 am
It's begun! With the May long weekend less than a month away avid campers are beginning to make their plans. With BC Parks reservations open for sites through the year; plans can be made, that perfect spot can be booked and it's time to go through the camper sorting the necessities...
Suriname
Mar 25, 2013 / 5:00 am
Suriname’s many landscapes and cultures offer an array of attractions to suit the most adventurous traveller's needs. With such exotic nature, cultural, architectural and historic attractions; Suriname also offers a great variety of cuisine as a result of the different cultures that...
Spring flowers in festival
Mar 11, 2013 / 5:00 am
We've all heard it : April Showers Bring May Flowers! How about experiencing this truth in a unique foreign setting? Every year there are worldwide Flower Festivals celebrating the season's blooms. Here are some of the popular options that are worth a plane ride to...
Have pet - will travel!
Feb 25, 2013 / 5:00 am
Travelling and wanting to take Fido? The world of travel varies so of course there are times where taking a pet may be necessary and other times where it's not appropriate. As the traveller you must weigh this decision before proceeding with arrangements. Once you've decided...
Holidays on horseback
Feb 11, 2013 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed Whether you are drawn to the great outdoors for a quiet, scenic trail ride or wish to experience life on a working ranch, horse riding holidays have it all. So much is offered on a horseback riding holiday: endless rugged back...
The Republic of Tunisia
Jan 28, 2013 / 5:00 am
A friendly land of contrast, color, spice and scent; Tunisia is the smallest country in North Africa. At 165,000 square kilometres (64,000 sq. mi.) in area, this African jewel has a population of just under 10.7 million. Boasting the best of land and water, Tunisia's southern region...
Travel for foodies
Jan 14, 2013 / 5:00 am
Travel for foodies...and I don't mean delicious airline food! Culinary Travel is becoming more and more popular for the modern day foodie. Thanks to a variety of shows on the Food Network as well as cultural influences; the world of Culinary Travel has opened eyes and mouths to the flavours...
Stress relief!
Dec 17, 2012 / 5:00 am
With the hustle and bustle of one year ending and another beginning, many are hopeful for a quick get-a-way to de-stress and wind down come 2013. But with airlines taxes soaring and road conditions in the winter less than favourable... where can one go for a night, two, or even...
Cocos Islands
Dec 3, 2012 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed Half way between Australia and Sri Lanka, in the azure waters of the Indian Ocean, rest the Cocos Islands; a collection 27 islets split into two flat, low-lying coral atolls. Also known as the Cocos Keeling Islands, the Cocos are divided into 2 main...
The Republic of Malta
Nov 19, 2012 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed The Mediterranean island of Malta covers just over 316 square kilometres in land area, making it one of the world's smallest states. It is also one of the most densely populated countries worldwide with a population of 368,250. Malta...
Caye Caulker
Nov 5, 2012 / 5:00 am
Formerly known as Cay Corker on early British maps, Caye Caulker is located one mile west of Belize Reef and is a a four mile long island, part of a chain of islands forming the Belize Barrier Reef. This small limestone coral island has a population of only 1,300 and boasts of having a...
Seattle by the sea
Oct 22, 2012 / 5:00 am
With a total area of 83.9 square miles, Seattle has a population of just over 600,000 and lies on seven hills including Capitol Hill, First Hill, West Seattle, Beacon Hill, Magnolia, Denny Hill and Queen Anne. The Kitsap and the Olympic peninsulas along with the Olympic mountains...
Open season!
Sep 24, 2012 / 5:00 am
The Season is Open! So where are the most exhilarating places to bag that catch? Depends on what you're looking for... but here are a few options to get your gunpowder and lead ready for! Argentina Duck Hunting Just a few hours southwest from Buenos Aires lies a duck...
Best bungee jump spots
Sep 10, 2012 / 5:00 am
Adventure holidays...... Extreme sport retreats ....... Adrenaline Junkie ? All words that a thrill seeking holiday adventurer loves to hear. To please those of this disposition why not look into the world's Top 10 Bungee Jump Locations. Add these to your bucket list and talk with your...
Philly: more than a cheesesteak!
Aug 27, 2012 / 5:00 am
Philadelphia is the largest city in Pennsylvania and the fifth-most-populous city in the United States with a population of just over 1.5 million. Financial activities account for the largest sector of the economy, and it is one of the largest health education and research centers in the United...
Saint-Pierre and Miquelon - Canada's French Connection
Aug 13, 2012 / 2:06 pm
Located in the heart of the Grand Banks in the North Atlantic, 25 km S.W. of Newfoundland, the archipelago of Saint Pierre and Miquelon is composed of eight islands, totalling 242 km, of which only two are inhabited. The islands are bare and rocky, with steep coasts and a hard landscape. The...
Washington DC - the Capitol
Jul 30, 2012 / 5:00 am
This year the United States capitol is offering deals galore for tourists thinking of hitting up the historic and monumental city. Check out their official tourism website for seasonal savings and deals: http://washington.org/ Photo:...
Brunei - Southeast Asia's treasure
Jul 16, 2012 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed Brunei is a pint-sized yet excessively wealthy oil-rich sultanate with a population of just over 400,000. A small yet wealthy country surrounded by Malaysia, Brunei attributes is wealth and riches to the oil and gas...
Curacao: 2012 Reader's Choice Award Winner!
Jul 2, 2012 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed Curacao is an island in the southern Caribbean Sea, off the coast of Venezuela. Curacao, which includes the main island plus the small, uninhabited island of Klein Curacao (Little Curacao), is a constituent country of the Netherlands....
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