Climate Change Means Rocky Patches Ahead For Canadian Skiers, Snowboarders
"I've worked my whole life to be a professional ski bum and it's turned out pretty well by this point," says Jeremy Derksen. But his way of life faces a threat: climate change. After all, how do you...
View ArticleA Canadian Winter Provides Plenty Of Breathtaking Sights
Winter approaches quickly. While many might dread it, we're excited. Sure, the cold season can bring plenty of inconvenience on roads and public transit but it can also make for some spectacular sights...
View ArticleTrade In Your Holiday Traditions For Travel
The holidays are a happy time of year. Days are filled with entertaining, shopping, gift wrapping, baking and decorating. But how much does all that festive fun cost? All of it comes with a price tag,...
View Article5 Tips For Exploring Ireland In Fall
Ireland's shoulder and low seasons offer some of the most favourable conditions for travellers. Temperatures in October and November tend to be more comfortable than the cold, rainy winter months, but...
View ArticleB.C. Vacation Real Estate Snapped Up By Rich Albertans
With the Canadian dollar going south, rich Albertans are looking west as they snap up ritzy vacation properties in British Columbia. Whistler, Sun Peaks, and Vancouver Island are just a few places...
View ArticleDevice-solation: Time To Worry?
Criss-crossing the world in recent months has made me worried, very worried. It is not just the seemingly intractable problems that we are grappling with as a society -- climate change, the migrant...
View Article5 Small Towns To Visit This Winter
Photo credit: ZoRRo79 Small towns offer charm and hospitality that bigger cities just can't achieve. While some travellers choose to be surrounded by tourists shopping in London or lounging with...
View ArticleWhat To Pack For A Vacation With Friends
It's the time of year for my annual girl's trip south. It happens annually the same week each year, and the four of us talk about the last time and the next trip at the same time. This year we have a...
View ArticlePack Like A Pro For The Holidays
Isn't packing for your trip the best part of vacation? Yeah, not for me either. With the holidays and winter vacation just around the corner we could all use a few tips to ease the packing process. I...
View ArticleFlorida's Bal Harbour Makes A Heavenly Winter Getaway
Miami's little sister boasts pristine beaches, world-class shopping and luxury resorts -- all within two walkable kilometres. Stay: Swipe your room key in the mirrored lobby of the St. Regis Bal...
View ArticleWhere Have All The Canadian Tourists Gone? Sinking Loonie Keeps Canucks Out...
ORLANDO, Fla. — Warm-weather places like Florida are going to be seeing less of their most popular visitors: Canadians. That's because fewer Canadians are coming to the United States this year due to...
View ArticleOrlando Is More Than Amusement Parks
Orlando is known as a theme park hot spot, but when it comes to culture, Disney World's home has a surprising array of sophisticated dining, shopping and entertainment options. On a recent trip to the...
View ArticleMount Etna Eruption Looks Like Sauron's Awakening At Mount Doom
The villain from "The Lord of the Rings" wasn't about to sit back and let "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" hog all the attention. Sauron might as well have awakened in this spectacular eruption at...
View ArticleCalgary Best Restaurants 2015: The Top 5 New Eateries Of The Year
Calgary's restaurant scene has really begun to heat up over the past few years, and 2015 was no exception. Here are our pick's for the year's five best new restaurants in the city. 1. Native Tongues...
View Article7 Outdoor Activities For Alberta Winters
It might be tempting to huddle up indoors all winter, but this is Alberta — a little bit of snow shouldn't stop us from enjoying our beautiful province. Rather than going into hibernation, try a fun...
View Article101-Year-Old Albina Foisy's Reaction To Viral Fame Is As Delightful As Her...
A 101-year-old Canadian who charmed the Internet when her son recorded a video of her playing in the snow may have just done it again. Armand Foisy was driving with his mother, Albina, last month in...
View ArticleDiscover Los Cabos' Luxury Resorts And Historic Streets
There's more to Los Cabos than the partying streets of Cabo San Lucas. This region of the Baja Peninsula is decorated with dynamic geography, from desert landscapes, to white sand beaches and...
View ArticleThere's More To Marseille Than Petty Crime
Marseille, France's second most populous city, is too frequently overlooked or avoided by tourists who have been turned off by news reports portraying it as the French capital of crime. Someone should...
View ArticleCanada's Top 10 Best Value Cities For 2016
If the winter blues already have you planning your next vacation, why not go passport-free and visit some incredible cities closer to home. For 2016, trivago.ca is revealing the 10 best value Canadian...
View ArticleEmbrace The Cold In Iceland This Winter
Photo credit: Stephen_AU Iceland probably isn't the first place that comes to mind when you imagine a winter getaway. In fact, the snowy weather and short winter days (December sees four to five hours...
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