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Pacific Paradise

December 20, 2011

‘Vallarta’, as locals call it, is a quaint village nestled in Banderas Bay that opens out into the Pacific Ocean.

Talking tips

November 14, 2011

This is my last article from my trip to China.

Chicago’s past laughs

November 09, 2011

Imagine a city where winters are frigid enough for polar bears, where a baseball team is so woebegone it hasn’t won the World Series since Ford Model Ts first puttered down the streets and...

My favourite spot in Canada

November 09, 2011

It’s easy to call Vancouver one of my favourite places in Canada; it’s breathtakingly beautiful, has mild weather and a laid back attitude. But, instead — I came to my conclusion...

The holiday season in N.Y. kicks off with American Thanksgiving

November 08, 2011

New York is one of the most iconic places for Christmas shopping. Not only does the city display how to shop for the holidays in style, but the shopping season starts early, too.

Mickey heads to Hawaii

November 08, 2011

Disney’s new Aulani Resort & Spa is a showcase for Hawaiian culture. Located on 21 acres of oceanfront property in Ko Olina, just 27 kilometres from the Honolulu airport, this resort isn’t...

Hit the slopes early

November 01, 2011

Two words: La Nina. It’s a weather pattern, which simply put, dumps a ton of snow on North America – particularly in the north west and northern California.

Where the sun doesn’t set

November 01, 2011

Sure, all roads may lead to Rome, but in the Miami-Dade county area, all roads lead to Sunny Isles Beach

Welcome to Miami

November 01, 2011

I have lived in Miami most of my life. My family lives in Miami, and I also work in the family business, as the Vice President of Sales of RC aluminum.

Fall into the past on the Voyageur r­oute

October 25, 2011

Discover some of the famous fur trade spots in Ontario and experience the wonders of pristine waters running amid colourful foliage and the French “joie de vivre” of the Mattawa, North...

Sham’rock and roll

October 11, 2011

I?grew up 65 kilometres from here, so this is my capital city. My family all lives in the area — we’re all New Englanders.

Cowichan Valley a bit of paradise

October 11, 2011

Who knew unassuming Vancouver Island is actually becoming world-class wine country, with quality grape-growing soil rivalling that of  Italy and Northern France?

Out of this world

October 11, 2011

They say there’s some magic in those beautiful red rock formations in mystic Sedona, Ariz., and who am I to argue?

A Disney Dream come true

October 04, 2011

When my four-year-old-daughter Riley and I arrived at the Disney Dream’s home port in Port Canaveral, Fla., we knew we were in for the vacation of a lifetime.

In Pictures: North America's new Legoland looks pretty awesome

October 03, 2011

The first thing you'll do upon entering Legoland Florida is walk up to the nearest oversized Lego model and touch it: Is it really made out of those little plastic bricks that are as much a part of...

Going with the ‘flow’ in Hawaii

September 20, 2011

It may not have all the bright lights and packed beaches of Honolulu, but Hawaii’s Big Island is a very cool place in its own right.

The must-see bands of Pop Montreal

September 20, 2011

POP Montreal’s acts range from underground local artists, hip American bands and Montreal’s biggest musical ambassadors.

Let loose in the Arizona desert

September 20, 2011

Your first day in Arizona, in the heart of the Sierra Ancha’s stones, try gearing up with a wetsuit and a helmet to inspect the Salome Canyon underworld. Scramble and swim in some of the most...

Down and dirty in Bodo, Alberta

September 13, 2011

Tourists may be flocking to Drumheller to witness the wealth of ancient dinosaur bones, but another rural Alberta archaeological site is raising eyebrows these days.

Get pampered in style at Vegas’ destination spas

September 13, 2011

Get the rock star treatment at the Hard Rock — the only spa on the Strip to offer a co-ed bathhouse with full bar service.


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