Casa de Campo – five star luxury in the Dominican Republic Peter Kerr September 18, 2015 6367 Casa de Campo is a much more than a high-end resort and designated a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Legend Collection. With 2,100 luxury villas, the 7,000 acres...
Real Rome – hidden nuggets from a professional traveller Michele Peterson September 7, 2015 9226 The summer of 2015 may become known as the summer of the selfie stick across Europe. In Italy, whether you’re crossing Venice’s Rialto Bridge or lounging on Rome’s Spanish Steps, you’re likely to encounter tout...
Making the summit of Whiteface Mountain in Lake Placid Peter Kerr August 30, 2015 8753 Veteran’s Memorial Highway is an easy alternative to hiking The stone tower now serves as a weather station Lake Placid in New York State’s Adirondack State Park is a favourite destination for active sport...
When visiting Richmond, BC, the River Rock Casino Resort is a “must” stop mikecohen August 7, 2015 6901 RICHMOND, BC – During my many visits to Vancouver over the years, I have not spent much time in the suburb of Richmond except of course for the airport. That changed on my recent trip when I attended a conferen...
Lake Placid’s Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort Peter Kerr July 16, 2015 9239 Family owned and operated, this Lake Placid resort with a commitment to good environmental practices has discovered that ‘Green’ business is good business. Purchased in 1974 by Winfried and Stefanie Holderied,...
Exploring the home of Moby Dick Matthew Elder July 9, 2015 6534 Visit to Herman Melville’s Arrowhead provides a 19th century farm experience The Berkshires was home to a number of 19th-century novelists, notably Herman Melville, author of many novels, notably Moby Dick, Ty...
Tanglewood, Jacob’s Pillow highlight Berkshires’ summer performing arts line-up Matthew Elder July 6, 2015 7547 Ozawa Hall interior Photo: Steve Rosenthal The Berkshires are perhaps best known for Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and an accompanying music festival. This year marks the 75th...
Dave & Buster’s and Cheesecake Factory represent two more reasons to stop in Albany mikecohen June 9, 2015 10065 ALBANY, NEW YORK- For my family, fabulous shopping at the Crossgates Mall and the Colonie Center always served as incentives to spend some time in the New York Capital City of Albany (www.albanyny.org/Visitors)...
Foodie tour of the Rhône-Alpes Michele Peterson June 5, 2015 7932 Cycle route Annecy As someone who spends much of her time behind a computer there’s nothing quite as satisfying as being able to boast that I cycled the French Alps. The fact that I’m pedaling an electric b...
Hospitality in the Berkshires Matthew Elder May 14, 2015 7750 A short list of where to stay and dine in The Berkshires Sumptuous accommodations at Cranwell The scenic and historic Berkshires deserve at least a few days to fully appreciate the region’s beauty and ric...
