Epicurean Ottawa Where to Eat Now in the Nation’s Capital Michele Peterson July 15, 2024 715 A Taste for Travel Before a recent weekend in Ottawa, my last experience with cloudberries, cranberries, and wild chamomile was during a foraging expedition near Churchill on the shores of Hudson Bay. There, w...
Bask in the Best of Riviera Maya at Impression Moxché by Secrets Michele Peterson February 20, 2024 916 Get Wowed at this Ultra Luxury, All-Inclusive Resort near Playa del Carmen, Mexico “Many consider huitlacoche to be Mexican caviar,” says Chef Agusto as he puts the finishing touches on our tacos topped with a ...
Royalton Grenada: A Glittering Caribbean Escape Michele Peterson January 23, 2024 6239 This all-inclusive luxury resort is the ideal place to soak up the rhythm of this unspoiled island in the eastern Caribbean I adjust my snorkel mask and dive deep into the turquoise waters to reach for a sand d...
An Idyllic Island Escape at Impression Isla Mujeres by Secrets Michele Peterson December 18, 2023 1592 Sneak Away from the Crowds at this New All-Inclusive Luxury Resort in Mexico Even though frothy waves are splashing across the bow of our swaying catamaran, I take a chance and stand up, camera in hand, to try ...
Cruising the Marvellous Mediterranean with Holland America Michele Peterson October 17, 2023 1430 A Taste for Travel Experience an exhilarating mix of history, epic scenery and culture “Just don’t ask me for Fettucine Alfredo,” our guide, certified sommelier Luca Bartoli, says with a grin “We don’t eat it ...
The Majestic Hotel & Spa Reigns Supreme Michele Peterson September 18, 2023 4046 Elegance meets history at this emblematic luxury hotel in the heart of Barcelona The spacious Majestic Royal Penthouse boasts two terracesPhoto: Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona There’s something timeless a...
Glorious Greece Michele Peterson July 19, 2023 1304 Savouring City and Sea in Greece’s Past and Present Capitals The monuments of the Acropolis date to 5th century BC Photo: Francisco Sanchez There’s no city quite like Athens. We’ve arrived late at night, bu...
Exploring Germany’s Rhine and Moselle Rivers with Emerald Cruises Michele Peterson May 19, 2023 1856 A luxury river cruise with a magical mix of history, myth and scenery Mainz Cathedral is an architectural highlight in Germany's wine capital. Photo: Michele Peterson “Keep a look out for the Mouse Tower” said...
Pilgrimage to Grosse Île and the Irish Memorial National Historic Site Michele Peterson April 19, 2023 1677 As whitecaps splash across the bow of our boat, I clutch the railing and peer through the spray hoping to glimpse my first sighting of Grosse Île through the mist. While many passengers on this day cruise are h...
Experience the essence of Eastern Canada & New England with Holland America Michele Peterson November 24, 2022 1965 Enjoy a magical mix of culture, hospitality and charm on this 7-day cruise I open our stateroom’s veranda door to the surprising sight of a giant fiddle on the pier. Its glossy curves, soaring 18 metres into a ...