Qualicum Beach Is Rustic, Relaxing And Anything But Boring
"Relax, it's Qualicum!" I heard this many times during my visit to this small Vancouver Island community, whose population of 8,900 swells to 16,000 in the summer. They boast the dubious honour of...
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U.S. Airport Lineups Should Be Enough To Keep Canadians Away. If The Loonie...
Canadians may want to rethink any trips they planned to the U.S. for May Long Weekend. That is, unless they enjoy waiting in long lineups for hours at a time. And paying with a dollar that's worth less...
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The Balearic Islands: Mediterranean's Gemstones
Made up of Majorca, Minorca, Ibiza, and Formentera and numerous other islets, the Balearic archipelago lies southeast of Spain surrounded by the glistening waters of the Mediterranean. We recently...
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4 Reasons Why You Should Take A Surf Trip In Canada
Photo credit: Rina V. After decades of travelling south in surf of warm water, perfect waves and palm trees, surf travellers are beginning to head north. Surfing is now one of the world's fastest...
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Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum Wins International Award
Move over Royal Tyrell, there's a new dino museum on the block. Grande Prairie, Alta.'s Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum was recognized last week as one of the top museum openings of 2015 by Conde Nast...
View ArticleTop Tips For Taking Amazing Travel Photos And Videos
I love travel and I love taking photos and shooting videos. But how to create photos and videos that people will really enjoy? Here are the top tips for taking amazing travel photos and videos: Top...
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Visiting Sweet South Carolina
Sitting pretty just off the southeast Atlantic coast of South Carolina, Hilton Head Island boasts 19 km of scenic sand-dune-lined beaches, oyster-packed marshes and Spanish-moss-draped live oak trees....
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International Destinations That Won't Break The Bank
There are 196 countries in the world, but most travellers will only see a small fraction of them in their lifetime. It doesn't have to be this way. While international travel can be more expensive than...
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Eat This, Not That At Mexico's Hyatt Ziva Cancun
I dread(ed) going to all-inclusive resorts. And before you send confused glances my way, I'll offer some context to explain why: I felt that the people who went to these places prioritized the...
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5 Thai Towns That Are Just As Cool As Bangkok
Photo credit: Mike Behnken It's easy to plant yourself in Bangkok for your entire trip to Thailand. It's true, you'll never run out of things to do, flavors to taste or Singhas to sip. However,...
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4 Not-So-Obvious Reasons You Should Visit Colorado This Summer
Photo credit: Ken Lund It's time to cancel your summer beach vacation and head to Colorado instead. Sure, Colorado shines in the winter months when its world-class ski resorts are covered in snow, but...
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6 Canadian National Parks For Unforgettable Summer Adventures
Photo credit: susteph Ideal hiking weather, warmer water temperatures, and longer days make summer the best time of year to visit Canada's favourite national parks. However, the Great White North is...
View ArticleCalifornia: One Big Outdoor Fitness Centre
When I looked at my itinerary for California it made me a little anxious. While we would be visiting Yosemite National Park and enjoying all it had to offer, we were staying in a series of remote...
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How To Avoid All Those Hidden Airline Fees
Airfare prices are at the lowest they have been in years. With more "low-budget" carriers entering the airspace, bigger airlines are lowering their prices to compete for consumers. The winners are you...
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Cheap Flights From Canada Show The Loonie Doesn't Have To Stop You From...
The slumping loonie is making it a little tougher for Canadians to travel outside the country this year. A survey by Canadian bank Tangerine found that only nine per cent of Canadians plan to vacation...
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Vancouver Island's "House By The Sea"
A two and a half hour ferry and car trip from Vancouver (or a 20 minute seaplane ride and short drive) will bring you to Parksville, where we escaped for a weekend of calm, serenity and clean fresh...
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Going Off The Beaten Path In Sweden
You're already familiar with Abba, Swedish meatballs and Scandinavian design...Turns out Sweden has a lot more to offer and is particularly appealing to families or those who crave the unusual! TO GET...
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New In Town: Brunch At Chase Fish & Oyster
Brunch is always on my brain. I will boldly go on and declare that it is the best meal of the day. And I'm confident that I'm not the only one who feels this way. After all, when else can you have...
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Top 10 Tips For Women Travelling Alone
Women travel alone for all kinds of reasons -- and why not? Travelling has never been easier and never before have so many possibilities for exploring the world been accessible to so many. Still, women...
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A Canadian Burger List For Your Bucket List
Meticulously searching for the perfect burger restaurant in each Canadian province and territory was no small feat, but the Deal Experts at Travelzoo have done it. The restaurants on this list elicit...
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