Nantes – A city forever reinventing itself Julie Kalan July 27, 2017 5284 In north western France, on the banks of the Loire River sits the wildly inventive city of Nantes. Though now a part of the Pays de la Loire region, Nantes has strong historical and cultural ties to Brittany. T...
Panama City: Crossroads of the Americas Michele Peterson July 20, 2017 5640 Panama City Where culture, cosmopolitan style and tropical paradise meet Bold new Biomuseo of Panama was designed by Frank Gehry, one of the world's most renowned architects Photo: Fernando Alda With te...
Branson, Missouri: Live Music and More! Julie Kalan June 24, 2017 5539 In December 1991, 60 Minutes declared Branson the “live music capital of the universe”. But all these years later, can Branson still claim this title and what else keeps this town of 10 500 residents’ regularl...
Summer at Stratton Mountain Matthew Elder June 20, 2017 6853 Spring brings hiking, golf, tennis and world class yoga to this Vermont resort The snow is long gone from southern Vermont’s highest peak, but summer activities are in full swing at Stratton Mountain Resort. T...
Insider Italy Michele Peterson May 25, 2017 7588 Insight Vacations Luxury Gold reinvents the fine art of escorted travel with unique curated experiences “Ghiozzi can be caught by nets baited with crab,” explains Bepi (Giuseppe), a fisherman whose seven decad...
Native Montrealer Harold Seltzer is the king of steak in St. Petersburg Florida mikecohen April 20, 2017 6725 PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - When I began planning our first family vacation to St. Petersburg, Florida I explored what the restaurant options were. Harold Seltzer’s Steakhouse immediately drew my attention. I quickly...
Wine, Candles and Music in Fredericksburg, Texas Julie Kalan March 24, 2017 5465 Fredericksburg, Texas In the heart of the Texas Hill Country, about an hour northwest of San Antonio, the small town of Fredericksburg beckons visitors with shopping, dining, wineries and charm. Founded in the...
Heavenly villa escapes in Jamaica Michele Peterson March 19, 2017 7258 Elegance, seclusion and history meet at these elite resorts Round Hill is a classic stay near Montego Bay Jamaica Pre-dinner cocktail in hand, I browse a collection of vintage black and white photos dis...
St. Petersburg offers a different slice of Florida mikecohen March 4, 2017 5440 ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - Over the years my family and I have had many enjoyable trips to Florida. In most cases, we stayed in the Miami Beach area. However, working with the Canadian office of Visit Florida (w...
Welcome to San Antonio Julie Kalan February 22, 2017 6915 Visiting San Antonio, deep in the heart of south/central Texas, I half expected long-horn cattle and saloons with swinging doors. What I found was a city where the blending of Texan and Mexican cultures is much...
