Portugal’s “undiscovered” Algarve

Portugal's “eastern” Algarve is a quieter vacation frontier well worth exploring. Sometimes you can't see the forest for the trees which is why Portugal's eastern Algarve escaped my radar screen for f...

Party Time on Trinidad & Tobago

The sister islands annual February Carnival is the biggest bash in the Caribbean. “Bank a lot of sleep and bring along a set of throw-away clothes.“ This was the advice I was given by my Trinidad host ...

Adirondack Retreat

Mirror Lake Inn is a magnet that pulls you back to Lake Placid year after year. A few black and white pictures in my family’s photograph album show a young girl at Santa’s Village on Whiteface Mountain in ...

New York is a convenient departure port for Montrealers who want to enjoy a Caribbean cruise - driving to the port is cost efficient option “You can have both”, was our waiter’s reply to my question abou...

Adirondack Getaway

Nestled in New York state’s Adirondack Mountains, the historic Sagamore hotel blends Old World charm with contemporary sophistication. Considering its rugged beauty and immense natural assets, one way or an...

Cuba – Si!

A temperate, climate, beautiful beaches and new resorts make Cuba an enticing destination for Canadians By Peter Kerr We visited Cuba for the first time in February, and discovered why this island country...