by Cherie Clement Summer has ended, the nights are drawing in and the majority of tourists are in annual hibernation, so now is the time to enjoy the sensory delights of many parts of the English countryside. My husband likes driving and taking … [Read More...] about On the Trail of the Black and Whites
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Entrance Fee to Denman Island
by Susan Black The adventurous 81-kilometre drive to Denman Island is a pleasant day trip from Campbell River south along Highway 19A, also known as Oceanside Route. Our Russian Ural bike rally team was presented with views of Georgia Strait … [Read More...] about Entrance Fee to Denman Island
Roman Pompeii: Suspended in Time
By Chris Millikan A day trip from Naples, Italy introduces us to one of Europe’s best-preserved archaeological sites. The catastrophic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD entombed Pompeii under six meters of volcanic ash. Entering this sophisticated … [Read More...] about Roman Pompeii: Suspended in Time
Amazon Healer in Colombia
by Roberta Staley After years spent travelling to some of the more grim areas of the world without getting sick, the Patron Saint of Safe Travel, Saint Christopher, seemingly abandoned me. Here I was in a little hotel in Bogotá in Colombia, … [Read More...] about Amazon Healer in Colombia
Kauai’s Downhll: Sightseeing on Wheels
By Chris Millikan Kauai’s idyllic tropical surroundings provide for a wide variety of outdoor adventures, from the mildly energetic to wildly adventurous. On a day trip from Poipu, my husband Rick and I join six fellow enthusiasts for a unique … [Read More...] about Kauai’s Downhll: Sightseeing on Wheels
Pageantry and Tradition at Windsor and Eton
By Chris Millikan Pageantry and tradition await us just thirty-minutes away from Paddington station. During an easy day trip from London, my husband, daughter Jessica and I hop an early train and spend an enjoyable day sightseeing in both Windsor … [Read More...] about Pageantry and Tradition at Windsor and Eton
Sweetheart Sites of San Francisco
by Jane Cassie How do time-deprived couples manage to stay blissfully connected these days? While juggling jobs, kids and homestead, who has the energy to keep love alive and sparks flying? Desperate for a pulse-quickening gift, and one that’s far … [Read More...] about Sweetheart Sites of San Francisco
Olympia, Greece: Catching the First Games
by Chris Millikan For twelve wonderful days, the newly inaugurated Carnival Freedom drops us at alluring Mediterranean ports steeped in glorious times past…and docking at Katakolon, Greece is no different. This sleepy seaside town of 600 … [Read More...] about Olympia, Greece: Catching the First Games
Exploring Cancun’s Big Neighbor, San Miguel, Cozumel Island
By Rick Millikan Isla Cozumel seems to float alongside the Yucatan Peninsula's eastern coast. Our day trip from Cancun includes a ferry ride to Cozumel's main port, where a Mariachi quintet joyfully strums guitars, blares trumpets and harmonizes … [Read More...] about Exploring Cancun’s Big Neighbor, San Miguel, Cozumel Island
Hiking Around Comox: Bumping Up Fitness
by Chris Millikan A two-night stay up on the Forbidden Plateau outside Comox, B.C. results in three rewarding day hikes. A day trip from our Coastal Trek Resort takes us to Strathcona, British Columbia’s first Provincial Park. Driving to … [Read More...] about Hiking Around Comox: Bumping Up Fitness
Acapulco Offers Visitors Natural Lagoons
by Habeeb Salloum A few kilometers past Acapulco Airport, the beach at Barra Vieja looked deserted when our group of seven stepped out of the van as it halted at the mouth of Tres Palos Lagoon. Wading through a few feet of water we climbed aboard … [Read More...] about Acapulco Offers Visitors Natural Lagoons
Torcello – The Forgotten Island
by Patricea Chow-Capodieci As our friend's private boat pulled to a stop in a berth at Torcello, my husband announced with a sweep of his hand toward the island: "Welcome to the forgotten island!" The statement was a contradiction to the scene … [Read More...] about Torcello – The Forgotten Island