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Social Media Safety Tips for Spring Break and Beyond

Spring Break is high season for family travel, and with every member of the family more digitally connected than ever at home and away, that means posting about good times...

Four Seasons Opens Resort on 3000-acre Pacific Seaside Nature Reserve in Mexico

 The Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo recently opened in one of the most unique and rare locations: along a pristine, 6-mile stretch of coastline, part of a 3000-acre nature reserve on...

Sailing Into Beautiful St. Barths

In a world of over-exposure, St. Barthelemy retains its luxe mystique as one of the most exclusive, most chic islands in the Caribbean. Off the beaten track, and with French flair,...

This Alpine Resort Has the World's Highest Snow Maze

Move over corn mazes! The winter version of the classic fall countryside activity is the snow maze. And one ski resort has laid claim to the highest alpine snow maze...

Become a Certified "RumMaster" on the Caribbean Island with the Oldest Surviving Distillery

There’s enjoying tropical rum cocktails when you’re in the Caribbean on vacation… then there’s becoming an actual “RumMaster.” Now you can spend a day with kindred ‘spirits’ immersing yourself in...

Three New Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts Let You Holiday in Style in Latin America

Waldorf Astoria hotels’ name and hospitality still reflect its founding family, the legendary Astors, who for more than a century were the pinnacle of American high society. The Astor legacy...

Mexico's Top 5 Archaeological Sites

Break away from the beach and inject the wonder of history into your next vacation! Mexico’s ancient past comes alive at archaeological sites around the country that allow you to...

Pretty in Pink: Where to Meet the National Bird of the Bahamas

The Caribbean flamingo is an iconic symbol of the tropics, with its vivid pink plumage standing out against a backdrop of turquoise waters, green palm leaves, and pastel-colored buildings. In...

Now You Can Get Married in Antarctica

February has been an even more romantic month than usual this year. Not only did countless couples celebrate their love in dream destinations on Valentine’s Day – one couple became...

Ultimate Family Vacations

Read the next installment of our Ultimate Family Vacations magazine. Get inspired and create memories that last a lifetime!

Germany Off-The-Beaten-Path - Schlewig-Holstein Uplands

Born and raised in Hamburg, Germany most Canadians and Americans don't associate islands, beaches, fjords and lakes with Germany. I would like to introduce you to Schleswig-Holstein, the northern most...

Best Beaches in Germany

Of course there are so many more beautiful beaches in Germany and these are just the few ones my family and I chose to be the best ones.

Germany Off-The-Beaten-Path - Schleswig-Holstein, Central

The uplands, an old moraine region in the middle of the state, is the second of three landscapes in the state of Schleswig-Holstein, the others being the marsh on the...

Germany Off-The-Beaten-Path - Schleswig-Holstein

Born and raised in Hamburg, Germany it really irks me that most Americans and Canadian think of Munich, Nürnberg, Frankfurt, Berlin and the Rhine, Moselle and Danube Regions when they...

Have you Heard the News?

Uncover the Hidden Treasures of the Magdalena River with AmaWaterways. AmaWaterways invites you to be a part of their next chapter as they proudly become the first river cruise line...

Keeping your Cash Safe

While most of us use credit or debit cards in our daily life to pay for groceries, restaurant bills or for drinks at a local bar, it is always good...

9 Reasons Why Travel Advisors Travel

Travel is so much more than simply being a tourist. Yes, taking a photo in front of the Eiffel Tower is cool, but what made you want to go to...

Dutch Boterkoek - Butter Cake

This classic buttery treat is easy to make and we are not sure if it classifies as a cake or a cookie. My daughter called it a "cookie-cake". Well, try...

My Promise as a Travel Advisor

Why You Should Book With A Travel Advisor

“Why would I book with you when I can just book the same trip online?” This is the question we were asked daily, prior to March 2020…but this mindset changed during...

Why a train journey is always a great idea!

There is something romantic and nostalgic about train travel. It is also comfortable, hassle-free and relaxing! Today, I like to talk about the Glacier Express in Switzerland and why it...

Post COVID-19 Travel Health & Safety Measures

With summer here and the weather getting warmer across the country, Canadians want to get out of the house and travel again. Here's a summary of how the travel industry...

Thinking about Traveling within Canada this Summer?

Thinking about traveling within Canada this summer and fall? Are you aware of the travel restrictions that each province and territory enforces?