With some water spray and wind in our hair it felt like an exhilarating theme park ride but it was in the open air with natural surroundings and real wildlife. Wild Florida, just outside Orlando, features exciting, hour long airboat rides through the shallow, boggy edges of Cypress Lake.
About John and Sandra Nowlan
John and Sandra Nowlan are established travel and food writers based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. They have travelled to and written about all seven continents. Their articles and photographs have appeared in newspapers and magazines across Canada, the US and Australia.
John is a retired CBC Television producer/director and Sandra is a food scientist (MSc., Cornell) and author of three cookbooks.
They have three adult children spread across the world and share a home in downtown Halifax with two cats. They are both members of the Travel Media Association of Canada.
Viking – A European River Cruise… and More
Throughout history, Vikings have always had a sense of restlessness and adventure. Norway based Viking Cruise Line has tapped into that urge for travel and has become the major player in river cruises on European waterways. Most guests from North America fly into the town or city where one of Viking’s Longboats awaits them, and leave for home on disembarkation. Our cruise was different.
Cuisine, Spa, Service. A World Class Resort in Mexico
We didn’t expect a fine French restaurant at an all-inclusive jungle/beach resort along Mexico’s Mayan Riviera. But in almost all aspects, especially its cuisine, the five-star Grand Velas Riviera Maya, located half an hour south of Cancun, lived up to its reputation as one of the most luxurious resorts in Mexico or the Caribbean.
The Florida Keys and Key West – Unique Attractions, Fresh Fish, and Key Lime Pie
One local resident was quite adamant. “We know that Florida has a lot of divisiveness and political intrigue” she told us. “But Key West is NOT Florida.”
Regent – The Ultra-Luxury Cruise Experience
As much Canadian lobster as you want. Prime filet mignon on the menu each night. Unlimited caviar at Sunday brunch. Just three of the culinary indulgences on a cruise line with the motto, “Luxury Refined”.
Fox Harb’r – Nova Scotia’s Five Star Resort. Not Just for Golf.
Ron Joyce’s original idea was to attract the rich and famous to the gated community of Fox Harb’r by adding a few private townhouses. That vision has now evolved into a five star, four diamond resort handling up to 220 guests in 88 large suites facing the ocean, a high end restaurant with fresh produce from the resort’s own greenhouse, a vineyard and a Two Goblet designation from Wine Spectator Magazine.
Celebrity Beyond. Innovations in Cruising…and the Captain’s Cat
The Premium cruise ship market – Celebrity, Cunard, Holland America and Princess – is the most competitive in the industry. But Celebrity, with its innovative Edge Class ships, especially the new Celebrity Beyond, is trying to keep a step or two ahead of the rest.
Dominican Republic – A Sunny Caribbean Treat
Stepping out of our plane into the brilliant Dominican Republic sunshine after a non-stop flight from Canada, we were very impressed by the low rise, thatched roof buildings of the Punta Cana International Airport. Even better, in spite of several planes unloading guests, the customs formalities were brisk and efficient.
A Mexico Haven. A New Resort Makes Its Mark on the Mayan Riviera
The Haven Riviera Cancun Resort and Spa, a 333 room all-inclusive, all-adult property, has an ideal location, just a 15 minute ride from the Cancun airport. It sits next to acres of mangrove on a pristine, sandy beach facing the warm Mexican Caribbean.
Sea Cloud. History with Sails
According to the Berlitz Cruise Guide, Sea Cloud is “the most beautiful cruise-sail ship in the world…and one of the world’s best travel experiences.”
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