Why Calgary Keeps On Impressing Me
Calgary amazes me. I've visited the city three times in the past 18 months and keep waiting for that moment when I can say, "A-ha, this town and it's people just aren't as appealing as they first...
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Obama's Life In Hawaii: A Travel Guide Through The President's Island Past
Before there was President Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States, there was Barry -- a basketball-loving, body-surfing local boy from the Hawaiian island of Oahu. In an essay for his...
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Humpback Whales Return To Hawaii, Do Their Best To Outshine The President
The Obamas aren't the only VIPs enjoying a Hawaii homecoming right now. The humpback whales are back in town and it's arguably a bigger deal to those in the Aloha State than the president's arrival....
View ArticleThe Best Places To Ski East Of The Rockies
If you're into skiing or snowboarding, you know the West is where it's at to find North America's longest runs, busiest ski towns and dizzying vertical heights. But getting to Jackson Hole, WY or...
View Article7 Reasons Not To Make A Bucket List
They're fabulous in theory, but bucket lists -- from short ones to long ones to ones for the coming year -- can harm your travel life more than they help. Here are seven reasons to ditch yours. 1. A...
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7 Places You Should Only Go On The Shortest Day Of The Year
Today (Saturday) is the winter solstice, also known as the shortest day of the year. This means that today, our great nation will receive a mere nine hours and 32 minutes of sunlight. It also means...
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'Step Into The Void' Is France's Answer To The CN Tower's Glass-Bottom Floor
(Relaxnews) - It’s an invitation that’s not for the faint-hearted: 'Step into the Void' is the name of a transparent glass cube that simulates the sensation of stepping off the mountain cliff in the...
View Article'Stargazing In The Rockies' Showcases Alberta's Dark Skies (VIDEO)
A stunning time-lapse video of stars in Alberta showcases the province's deep, dark skies. "Stargazing in the Canadian Rockies" captures the brilliant stars in Jasper National Park, home to one of the...
View ArticleSeeking Relief Outside Canada
One of the unfortunate realities of Canada's monopolistic health-care system is that some people feel they have no choice but to seek the care they need outside the country. And who can blame them?...
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Your Weekly Travel Zen: Holiday Lights
This week's Moment of Travel Zen comes to us from Melissa de Castro. Of her photo she says: Holiday lights are visionary joy. They allow us to pause and admire the beauty that adorns the world for the...
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These Cities May Be Small, But They Have Something To Brag About
Most everyone knows the big named metropolis in every state, but what about the little guy who offers just as much excitement without all the hype and expectation? Small cities scattered about this...
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5 Kid-Friendly New Year's Getaways
(Photo: Yosemite Lodge) If these days leading up to Christmas are overflowing with commitments, consider stealing away for a getaway at New Year's before the kids get back to school. While finding a...
View ArticleIce Storm Flight Cancellations, Travel Delays For Eastern Canada
It may look like a winter wonderland out there, but it's shaping up to be a headache for anyone with travel plans on the East Coast, thanks to a late-night ice storm. Airports and airlines are advising...
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Christmas In Hawaii: 7 Reasons It's Santa's Favorite
The thought of a tropical Christmas may confuse many, but Hawaii proves that you don't need snow or freezing temperatures to fully embrace the Christmas spirit. Below, 7 reasons Hawaii Christmases are...
View ArticleLas Vegas Casino Holiday Exhibits Draw Tourists During Off-Season
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas has mostly shelved its attempt to rebrand itself as a family-friendly wonderland. But there's one exception: the dreaded holiday season, when visitor numbers crater and room...
View ArticleTimes Square Ball App Lets You Live The New Year's Drop From Anywhere
By Natasha Baker TORONTO (Reuters) - Revelers who can't make it to New York's Times Square to celebrate New Year's Eve can download an app to make sure they see the ball drop. More than a million...
View ArticleIce Storm Causing Delays For Maritime Travellers
The Christmas song I’ll be Home for Christmas is taking on a new meaning for travellers stuck in airports after an ice storm battered parts of Eastern Canada. Dozens of flights at airports across the...
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Planet Appetite: A Taste of the Eastern Townships, Quebec, Canada
Farmers of the Eastern Townships, a fertile land of forests and rolling hills, on Quebec's border with the USA, are coaxing the best out of their soil and restaurants are working wonders with their...
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19 Things You'll Only Appreciate If You Studied Abroad
Because as someone famous once said, "the best things you learn aren't learned in a classroom." 1. Contrary to every mother's belief, you won’t even feel sick if you eat gelato for every meal. Or...
View Article7 Spectacular Hotel Breakfasts
Breakfast is known as the most important meal of the day. But while its pragmatic benefits aren't lost on most, what of its more indulgent possibilities? Thankfully, the best hotels in the world...
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