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The Risks of ‘Safe’ Investments

...cted life events and adequately fund their retirement years. And those are valid concerns. Conservative investors like fixed-income securities such as bonds, GICs, and savings accounts because they have a reputation for reliability, stability, and security – and they do have an important place in a well-diversified portfolio. Some investors turn to them because they have been “burnt” by the stock market in the past, or are simply making their deci...

Fairmont Resorts offer luxury winter holidays

...edicure stations and two manicure desks. For information and reservations: www.fairmont.com/montebello 1-800-441-1414 or directly to the resort: 1-819-423-6341. Fairmont Tremblant The majestic Mont Tremblant is the highest peak in Eastern Canada, and ever since Joe Ryan developed the mountain as a ski centre, it has taken on a legendary status. Fairmont Tremblant was built in 1995 as part of the re-development of the village at the foot of the mou...
near Fredericksburg LBL Texas White House

Fredericksburg – Texas Heart, German Soul

...onal Museum of the Pacific War: www.PacificWarMuseum.org Altstadt Brewery: www.altstadtbeer.com Elk Store Winery & Distillery: http://elkstore1895.com Gathered & Good: www.gatheredandgood.com Blackchalk Home and Laundry: www.blackchalkhome.com Fischer & Wieser: www.jelly.com Raven + Lilly: www.ravenandlily.com Clear River Ice Cream & Bakery: www.icecreamandfun.com Enchanted Rock: www.tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/enchanted-rock Lunckenbach: www.lucke...
Villa Escapes

Heavenly villa escapes in Jamaica

...ay, a 20-minute drive from Sangster International Airport. www.roundhill.com The Tryall Club: www.tryallclub.com Half Moon Bay: Sugar Mill is located at the edge of Half Moon Bay Resort. www.halfmoon.com Visit Jamaica: The official tourism site offers a wealth of information on activities, travel and attractions. www.visitjamaica.com...
Toronto

Touring downtown Toronto – from tried and true to off-the-wall

...The Drake Commissary is a lot of fun; be prepared for an energetic crowd. www.drakecommissary.ca Back in the downtown area, we visited Ricarda’s at 134 Peter Street. The restaurant is located on the main floor of an office building, with glass wall providing a view of passers-by. Ricarda’s has seating for 170 diners, with an additional 100 seats in the indoor patio in the office building’s lobby. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and di...
Nashville

Music City – Nashville, Tennessee

...Rogers, Charlie Chaplin, Louis Armstrong, Nat King Cole and Harry Houdini. www.ryman.com Halls of Fame Chet Atkins’ guitars in the Country Music Hall Of Fame. Photo: Julie Kalan At the Country Music Hall of Fame the self-guided tour begins with a brief over view of the birth and early years of country music. Following the chronology of the last hundred years, the exhibit includes numerous guitars; among them Martin guitars from Jimmie Rodgers and...
Luxury in Toronto

Luxury in Toronto – enjoy world-class theatre, cuisine, shopping and professional sports

...Suzanne Colmer: www.yourshopgirl.com Sassafraz Restaurant: www.sassafraz.ca/restaurant.aspx LEE Restaurant: www.leerestaurant.com BarChef: www.barcheftoronto.com The Spa at Four Seasons: www.fourseasons.com/toronto/spa/ Come From Away: www.mirvish.com/shows/come-from-away LUMA: http://oliverbonacini.com/Luma.aspx Lavelle roof top restaurant: www.chezlavelle.com Tourism Toronto: www.seetorontonow.com VIP Toronto Attractions Passport: www.citypass....
Branson Raiding the Country Vault

Branson, Missouri: Live Music and More!

...array of side options. McFarlain’s Family Restaurant, in the Branson IMAX Complex, offers Ozark home cooking, with an emphasis on pies, and a refreshing raspberry ice tea. At Mel’s Hard Luck Diner the singing staff serves burgers, sandwiches, milkshakes and sundaes. Be aware, the portions are huge. Bring friends along with you to share Branson’s biggest banana split or the still larger Climb Every Mountainice Cream Avalanche – it can easily feed...