Taking “The Ocean” to Halifax

VIA Rail’s Easterly Class is a perfect beginning for a trip to Halifax for this summer’s festivals and attractions - including the popular Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo The last time I took a ...

A Nova Scotia getaway

Digby Pines Resort is one of Atlantic Canada’s finest vacation destinations During a long-ago road trip to the Maritimes I sped through Digby, N.S. in a tight race to make the car ferry that takes pass...

In the swing in Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach is one of the best value golf destinations in Florida. I’ll admit it straight away. When it comes to golf in the Daytona Beach area, I’m biased. As a golf addict, I’ve been fortunate enough to hi...

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 ...