Wreck Beach RCMP Crackdown Angers Locals
News of the RCMP's plans to pitch a tent at a Vancouver nude beach has angered beach bums — and bare bums. The UBC RCMP plans to set up a collapsible tent on Wreck Beach every afternoon from the May...
View Article10 Dumb Hotel Complaints That'll Make You Cringe
(LONDON-AFP) - An overly-handsome waiter, a snoring girlfriend and the sea being too blue are among some of the bizarre complaints made to hotel staff, according to a survey published Monday. Travel...
View ArticleWhere to Eat and Sleep in New Zealand: Christchurch to Wellington Edition
For most North Americans, thinking about a trip to New Zealand might be the mental equivalent of envisioning yourself on the moon. First, depending on the departure hub, there's 20-odd hours of flying...
View ArticleAre You Looking For Top Summer Deal Destinations?
With summer right around the corner, we are all looking to put our winter clothes away and pack up for an unforgettable out of town adventure. While some travellers have already booked their...
View Article'No Tip' Restaurant To Open On Vancouver Island
A B.C. restaurant may become the first in Canada to ban tipping, which the owner calls a "broken system." David Jones plans to pay his staff at Smoke and Water a living wage instead of depending on...
View ArticleRob Lowe Really Doesn't Like Air Canada Rouge. Here's His Disdain In Tweets
Air Canada Rouge has had its share of ups and downs, but on Sunday the Canadian airline was taken to a new low, courtesy of actor Rob Lowe. The former "West Wing" star was flying aboard Air Canada's...
View Article'Homeless In Whistler' Film Zeroes In On Big Problem In Resort
Whistler, B.C. is a popular resort with celebrities and the wealthy, so it may be surprising to find out that homeless people struggle to find shelter there. By one homeless man's estimate, around 200...
View ArticleOrca 'Granny,' World's Oldest, Spotted In B.C. Waters (PHOTOS)
The world's oldest-known orca came home to B.C. for a visit, thrilling whale watchers and conservationists alike. J2, better known as Granny, was spotted on Friday in the southern Strait of Georgia by...
View ArticleMERS In Canada: Will The Virus Be A Problem For Canadians?
TORONTO - It may have been tugging at your attention, popping up in newspaper articles or online news reports you've seen out of the corner of your eye. But with so much other news to pay attention to,...
View ArticleWhat Is MERS? Answers To Common Questions About The Virus
TORONTO - With rapidly climbing patient numbers and cases popping up in the U.S. and elsewhere, the MERS virus is getting a lot of attention lately. If you're trying to catch up to this relatively new...
View ArticleMost Expensive City In The World: Geneva Places First In Club Sandwich Index
(Relaxnews) - Geneva, Switzerland has emerged as the most expensive city in the world according to a club sandwich index created to serve as a barometer of the most affordable cities. After looking at...
View ArticleBurj Al Arab's Butler Service For Kids Is A Whole New Level Of Absurd
(Relaxnews) - The luxury Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai, instantly recognizable for its sail-like silhouette, has launched new services that will spoil your kids rotten with a personal butler who will...
View ArticleWorld's Top Hotels: Morocco's Riad Kheirredine Takes Top Spot For Service...
(Relaxnews) - Guests of a luxury hotel in Marrakech have helped it win the title of the world’s top hotel for service after posting gushing reviews and giving it top marks for staff that go above and...
View Article'Celebrity In A Cannes' Travel Package Will Lend You Million-Dollar Diamonds
(Relaxnews) - Wannabe movie-stars can indulge their Hollywood fantasies in a Cannes-inspired travel package that includes a personal jeweler who will adorn clients with ropes of diamonds, rings and...
View Article'Harry Potter And The Escape From Gringotts' Is As Magical As Bank Heists Get...
(Relaxnews) - New details have emerged on the latest Harry Potter attraction in Florida designed to recreate one of the most action-packed scenes of the movie series: a dramatic escape from the vaults...
View ArticleTim Hortons Turns Toronto's Yonge-Dundas Square Into 1964 (PHOTOS)
When you're a Canadian icon, there's only one way to celebrate your 50th birthday — by transforming a giant landmark into the past. As part of their 50th birthday celebrations, Tim Hortons has turned...
View ArticleVancouver Neon Signs Take Us Back To The 1950s (PHOTOS)
When you walk down Vancouver's bustling Granville Street at night, you are met with an array of lively neon signs. But that's nothing compared to the neon back in the day. Vancouver Neon, a Flickr...
View ArticleCottage Packing List: The Essentials To Bring For Your Long Weekend
Whether you call it cottage or cabin country, it’s where many Canadians are heading this Victoria Day long weekend to finally take advantage of the warmer weather. While getting away for the weekend...
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Cannes Film Festival 2014: Hotels To Stay At If You Want To Spot The Celebs
(Relaxnews) - In Cannes each May, celebrities and other well-heeled clients descend on the six five-star hotels located along the famous Promenade de la Croisette. Here is an overview of what each of...
View ArticleThe Healthiest Options at the Airport
Airports and healthy food are not usually something you find together. Dietitian disclosure: despite my mom bringing us up to always shove a sandwich and some fruit into our carry-on bags (and my...
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