A dream come true: a stay in a lighthouse-inn in the middle of the Saint Lawrence River A.J. Twist July 26, 2024 1036 I never knew that a dream of mine was to stay overnight in a 19th century lighthouse until my friend, Alexander Reford, of the Reford Gardens/Les Jardins de Metis, told me that such an adventure was indeed poss...
Six glorious days in London Sam Watts July 12, 2024 983 Is it possible to see a city of 620 square miles, in six days? The answer is yes – and no. It is certainly impossible to see everything, but with some diligent preparation you can experience London in a varie...
Sombrero Island: Anguilla’s Awe-Inspiring Avian Refuge Travel News May 6, 2024 1069 Noted for its brilliant white sandy beaches and resorts where the fun is non-stop, there’s another, quieter side to Anguilla of which most visitors are unaware. Reached only by boat and with special permission ...
Royalton Grenada: A Glittering Caribbean Escape Michele Peterson January 23, 2024 6600 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...
Cruising the Marvellous Mediterranean with Holland America Michele Peterson October 17, 2023 1658 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 4262 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...
Settle in to Trapp Family Lodge Matthew Elder September 11, 2023 7596 Iconic Stowe resort indeed offers ‘a little of Austria, a lot of Vermont’ Eight decades after the Von Trapp family of Sound of Music fame left Salzburg to eventually settle in Vermont’s Green Mountains, the fam...
Glorious Greece Michele Peterson July 19, 2023 1552 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...
Going Green In Paradise – The Bahamas Travel News April 29, 2023 2320 Within the Caribbean destination of The Bahamas, embracing sustainable practices has become a way of life. Grand Bahama, the northernmost of the 700 Bahamian islands and the one closest to the American mainland...
Winter fun at Fairmont Le Château Montebello and Fairmont Tremblant Peter Kerr February 23, 2023 1593 Editor’s Note: We published an article about these two unique Fairmont resorts in January 2021 – while we were still in the throes of the pandemic. As we approach March Break, we thought that our readers would ...
