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June 19, 2009

If you want to win the favourite kid award this Father’s Day, the ability to conjure up a hot, sunny weekend could come in mighty handy.

The Hammer welcomes you

June 11, 2009

Like two halves of a vibrant dichotomy, opposites attract in Hamilton.

Where spa meets nature

May 20, 2009

There is no chocolate wafer with turn-down service at Ontario’s newest resort.

Vacation for the world weary

May 13, 2009

Forget the kayaking package, followed by a full spa treatment the day after bouncing around in a boat on a fishing expedition.

Escaping winter ... underwater

February 04, 2009

A stiff winter wind is blowing at the Ogden Point Breakwater.

Sussing out the Strip’s new player

January 21, 2009

There’s a new player in the spa destination known as Las Vegas.

Ontario outings

January 07, 2009

Activities during the winter season in Ontario: winter adventure, animal exploration, snowmobiling, funny stuff

NYC’s holiday highlights

December 24, 2008

Manhattan is a magical place over the holiday season.

Getting eyeful at N.Y.C.’s Museum of Sex

December 17, 2008

While Manhattan is home to dozens of cultural museums dedicated to high-brow art, it has only one cultural institution where you can fondle a love doll, watch panda porn and learn about the sexual habits of the honey bee. 

Catch your breath in the Utah desert

December 17, 2008

A couple of minutes into this two-hour hike, I’m thinking I could be in trouble. As someone who likes to consider herself a hard-core hiker, I’m not used to pulling up the tail end of a group.

Ontario outings

December 17, 2008

Activities you can do during this winter season in Ontario: travel by dog sled, climb a frozen waterfall or visit a haunted house

Two tales of the Riviera Nayarit

December 10, 2008

The term “snow squall” is now in regular rotation on the weather report and just about every Canadian is ready to jump on a flight south.

Rock and Roll Museum a hit

December 03, 2008

Rock enthusiasts, break out your air guitars and head to NYC.

An appetite for the Big Apple

November 19, 2008

New York City’s gentrified Meatpacking District seems an unlikely place to find a “go-to” restaurant specializing in fish, seafood and veggies, but that’s pretty much the culinary focus of Fig & Olive.

Few Earthly viewing venues can top Hawaii’s Mauna Kea

November 12, 2008

Sure, I can spot the Big Dipper. And while I love a full moon, nothing beats the promise of wishing on a shooting star.

Hidden jungle jewels in Belize

November 12, 2008

Ruins tend to incite the imagination, conjuring up thoughts of ancient civilizations, lost secrets and mystic rituals.

The road from Calgary

November 11, 2008

The killer-combo of great snow and money in boomtime Albertans’ pockets drove serveral resorts’ skier-visits to all-time records.

Rideau Canal gets top history marks

October 29, 2008

In the November issue of National Geographic Traveler magazine, which will be on newsstands as of Nov. 4, Ontario’s Rideau Canal Corridor places No. 2 out of 109 historic destinations around the world, a leader in the Best-Rated Places category in the magazine’s fifth annual survey of authentic travel destinations. 

Days of the dead

October 22, 2008

Since September, iconic Day of the Dead decorations have been appearing throughout Mexico’s streets and stores.

Spend a frightfully fun Halloween in NYC

October 08, 2008

More than 50,000 wacky witches, mummies and wannabe rock stars are expected to take part in this year’s New York Village Halloween Parade.

Feel Washington’s election buzz

October 01, 2008

Washington, D.C. is an exciting city to be in right now, especially with a presidential race taking place.


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