How to go on safari in Canada
We had just spotted our third bear in as many days on a road trip along Alberta’s Icefields Parkway. As we drove around a curve on the narrow two-lane highway, he suddenly came into...
Newfoundland: Open water, open mind
“So be easy and free, when you’re drinking with me, I’m a man you don’t meet every day …” I’m listening to musician Alan Doyle of Great Big Sea—but not on Spotify. He’s sitting...
Wellness vacations: 5 Nordic spa experiences in Canada
Anyone suffering from pandemic fatigue (and who isn’t?) is now feeling the weight of other global stressors, from armed conflict to economic disruption. And, with a new COVID variant on the scene, the pandemic...
Custom-made California
Napa Valley is an ideal starting point for a Northern California road trip. Despite the rumours, its vineyards haven’t all burned to the ground — it’s business as usual in Wine Country. The high...
Girls’ getaway in fabulous Las Vegas
From Magic Mike Live at the Hard Rock Hotel’s Club Domina (which reinvents the traditional male striptease show) to art installations, celebrity chef restaurants and spas that take relaxation to the next level, there’s...
Be Katniss Everdeen for a day in North Carolina
Want to shoot an arrow like Katniss or learn the art of sling shot like Rue? Whether you’re a fan of The Hunger Games or an avid outdoor enthusiast, adventure awaits in North Carolina’s...
Vegas Uncork’d unveils latest culinary hotspots
At one time Las Vegas was synonymous with free drinks and $4.99 all-you-can-eat buffets. After all, you didn’t come here for the food; you came here to gamble. Times have changed. Now tourists come...
Mountain Trek: Hike your way to health in B.C.
Going on a retreat where you exercise like an Olympic athlete while giving up all your vices—caffeine, alcohol, sugar—and severely reducing your caloric intake may not exactly sound like a “vacation.” But that’s the...
Taking the reel to the road in North Carolina
Hollywood isn’t the only destination for travelling cinephiles. Road-trip your way through North Carolina and visit the filming locations of some of your favourite movies and TV shows, from The Hunger Games to Homeland,...
The best of Fernie, B.C., in three days
This classic ski town in the Canadian Rockies is known for its legendary powder. But you don’t have to be a seasoned skier to enjoy all that Fernie has to offer. Here’s what to...