The all-inclusive resorts of the Dominican Republic have usually been rated below their counterparts in Mexico for cuisine and accommodation. The small Live Aqua chain, with its Wow factor, is changing that perception.
Oceania Allura – Culinary Creativity
The cruise line promotes itself as having “The Finest Cuisine at Sea”. When we learned that half the crew of 800 were dedicated to the food and beverage teams (there’s a chef or cook for every eight passengers), we realized why Oceania received such high ratings for its culinary excellence.
Where to invest in real estate in Tuscany?
When asking where to buy in order to have better chances of seeing the investment pay off, Italy is among the top answers: its charm, intact for centuries and destined to remain so, has no equal worldwide.
Direct Flights to the Sun. The Bahamas Awaits.
The Islands of the Bahamas have become an even more popular vacation destination for Canadian travellers seeking a warm weather alternative to the southern United States. Like Canada, the Commonwealth country is known for its warm and friendly people. Air Canada now offers non-stop flights to Nassau, the Bahamian capital, from five Canadian cities and has recently added our city, Halifax. With the winter we’re having we jumped at the chance to take advantage.
Europe on Four Wheels: Hidden Overnight Spots Worth the Detour
Travel lies not in the destination, but in unexpected twists and turns that you discover by staying the night. Hidden Europe only reveals itself when you take the scenic route.
Back To Basics: What I Learnt About Skincare After A Year Of Travelling
The world of skincare can feel extremely overwhelming, with so many different products out there and 15-step skincare routines that people believe are a must. I used to be a part of the cycle, not going to bed before my 20-minute skincare routine was complete, swearing by every step and endless skincare treatments as an essential.
Here There Be Dragons
Ninety nine years ago, Explorers Club member William Douglas Burden mounted an expedition to the island of Komodo in the South Sunda Islands to research and obtain the first film footage of the island’s monstrous lizards. Just recently another Explorers Club member, George Burden (the author) followed up on his cousin’s journey with one of his own.
Culinary Cruising on Regent’s Seven Seas Grandeur
A culinary theme cruise is always appealing to foodies like us, especially on an ultra-luxury line like Regent. In this case the unusual twelve-day itinerary made it even more fascinating. We started in Amsterdam, sailed through the North Sea to begin our visits to several ports in Scotland and Wales before disembarking in Le Havre, France, for a visit to the Canadian D Day cemetery and flights home from Paris.
Fredericton – Cosmopolitan, Cultured and Quirky
Fredericton, New Brunswick, a provincial capital city with fewer than 75,000 residents, has always impressed us as punching well above its weight.
Wander, Discover, Reflect: My Most Surprising Finds in Las Vegas
When I first landed in Las Vegas, I expected to be dazzled, maybe even overwhelmed. The city is often sold as a place of bright lights, big shows, and bottomless buffets – a playground for indulgence. But what I didn’t expect were the quiet moments, the pockets of humanity, and the genuine surprises that made my time there about much more than spectacle. Here are a few places that shifted my view of Las Vegas – from a city of sensory overload to a place full of story, character, and unexpected soul.
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