by Darlene Foster Pender Harbour is a great place to visit by boat and we have always enjoyed the pleasant marinas and boating community. At one time we had an unplanned, extended stay as we awaited a part for our disabled boat and decided it was a … [Read More...] about Relaxing at the Painted Boat Resort
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Romanticism is Alive – If you can find it – At Ireland’s Cliffs of Moher
by Erin Wiggins Shaver My husband and I met in an American Irish pub, over the ubiquitous libation that is well known in the U.S. as the Irish Car Bomb. Five years later we finally experienced the real deal—on our honeymoon, no less—seeking the … [Read More...] about Romanticism is Alive – If you can find it – At Ireland’s Cliffs of Moher
Casablanca: a City For All Visitors
Story and photos by Habeeb Salloum "Let's go and see the late King Hassan II Mosque", is usually the first suggestion a host offers visiting friends when planning a sightseeing itinerary of Casablanca - Morocco's top commercial and industrial … [Read More...] about Casablanca: a City For All Visitors
Outdoor Adventures in Colorado: A Family Guide
When we moved to Colorado, we quickly discovered that outdoor adventures in Colorado are more than just a weekend treat—they became part of our everyday life. I was amazed by how easily we could plan family outings, whether it was a morning hike or … [Read More...] about Outdoor Adventures in Colorado: A Family Guide
Valley Isle Venues
by Karoline Cullen Do you like interacting with locals or are you someone who likes to retreat from the world? Perhaps you’re in between, preferring the luxury of space and modern surroundings? Decisions, decisions, decisions. Depending on … [Read More...] about Valley Isle Venues
In Val d’Isere, Late Season Skiing Has Old World Charm
by Gelu Sulugiuc At the top of the 9,275-foot Rocher de Bellevarde peak on a crisp day, surrounded by the majestic panorama of the snow-capped Alps, I looked down the slope where Jean-Claude Killy entered his name in the annals of ski history and … [Read More...] about In Val d’Isere, Late Season Skiing Has Old World Charm
Avoid the Crowds at the Un-Yosemite, Lassen Volcanic National Park
by Joan Fitting Scott In 2004, some 3.2 million visitors made the pilgrimage to the 1,200 square miles of stunning, protected wilderness that is Yosemite National Park, high in California's central Sierra Nevada range. Contrast this to about … [Read More...] about Avoid the Crowds at the Un-Yosemite, Lassen Volcanic National Park
Istanbul, City of Intrigue
by Caroline M. Jackson “Beautiful lady. I like your hat. Can I buy your hat for my mother?” With arms extended, my charming Turkish protagonist made a vain attempt to beckon me into his shop which cascaded with curtains of soft leather purses and … [Read More...] about Istanbul, City of Intrigue
Kicking back in Cartagena, a Caribbean Gem
by Sandra Scott When vacationers think of a Caribbean getaway, Cartagena, Colombia, is not usually at the top of their list of possible destinations but it will be before long. Cartagena offers a wonderful blend of sun, sand, sea, and history. It … [Read More...] about Kicking back in Cartagena, a Caribbean Gem
On Top of the World at Bylot Island, Nunavut
by Lauren Kramer "No scared?" asks my Inuit guide, Sam. Truth is, I was terrified. We'd just climbed a 5,000-foot-high, snow-covered mountain peak on Nunavut's Bylot Island, our snowmobile just barely making it to the zenith. Perched at the top … [Read More...] about On Top of the World at Bylot Island, Nunavut
Afloat in Paradise on the Island of Kauai
by Chris Millikan A day trip from our Wailua resort in central Kauai involves fluming its main irrigation ditch and tunnels. Joining this expedition gives my husband Rick and me a new perspective on sightseeing on the fourth largest and oldest … [Read More...] about Afloat in Paradise on the Island of Kauai
The Enchantment of California’s Central Coast
by Leslie Jones The rugged Santa Lucia Mountains gracefully tumble down to the Pacific Ocean along California's Central Coast. Towering high overhead, their majestic size safely guards many secrets of this intriguing area's cultural and historical … [Read More...] about The Enchantment of California’s Central Coast