A Drive Through History - Sell A Fly-Drive Tour Of Spain’s World Heritage Cities
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Ahh, The View - A Look At The Azores, Portugal’s Atlantic Island Paradise
January 2012

“The Azores are a nature lover’s paradise – as green as Ireland and as volcanic as Hawaii,” said Valerie Ward, business development manager... more >>

Turkish Delight - A Small Sampling Of Turkey’s Many Treasures

Turkey is a destination like no other, the place where East truly meets West, and where you can feast on both worlds. Here’s a short primer on some... more >>

Here & There
December 2011

Halong Bay in Vietnam has been named as one of the “New 7 Wonders of Nature”. The dramatic bay studded with nearly 2,000 limestone karst islands... more >>


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Beauty From The Ashes - Poland’s Resilience Is Reflected In Its Historic Attractions & Its People
May 2010

It is sometimes said that the greatest beauty arises out of the greatest pain. The case could certainly be made for Poland, a Phoenix country whose... more >>

The Camino de Santiago: Find European Adventure

The Camino de Santiago, also known as the Way if St James, is a hiking and biking trail that cuts across Northern Spain along the French Border. This... more >>

The Little Ice Age Of The Netherlands
October 2009

The Rijksmuseum Amsterdam presents Hendrick Avercamp: The Little Ice Age, the first exhibition devoted to Hendrick Avercamp, the foremost painter of... more >>


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Ahh, The View - A Look At The Azores, Portugal’s Atlantic Island Paradise
January 2012
“The Azores are a nature lover’s paradise – as green as Ireland and as volcanic as Hawaii,” said Valerie Ward, business development manager... more >>
Turkish Delight - A Small Sampling Of Turkey’s Many Treasures

Turkey is a destination like no other, the place where East truly meets West, and where you can feast on both worlds. Here’s a short primer on some... more >>
Here & There
December 2011
Halong Bay in Vietnam has been named as one of the “New 7 Wonders of Nature”. The dramatic bay studded with nearly 2,000 limestone karst islands... more >>
C’est Magnifique - Exploring France’s Wild & Wonderful Rhône-Alpes
December 2011
Most travellers to France start in Paris. There’s the allure of the Louvre, shopping along the Champs Élysées, the one-of-a-kind Eiffel Tower and... more >>
Next Port, Next Chapter - You Never What To Expect On A Med Cruise
December 2011
As if the Pope doesn't have enough problems… Now there’s a lady kleptomaniac running loose in the Vatican, striking in the Sistine Chapel itself... more >>
The Camino de Santiago: Find European Adventure

The Camino de Santiago, also known as the Way if St James, is a hiking and biking trail that cuts across Northern Spain along the French Border. This... more >>
Wein, Wein Everywhere - And Always A Drop To Sip In Germany
September 2011
Gone are the days when, if we thought about German wine, we thought of Blue Nun’s rather unsophisticated Liebfraumilch or the equally cheap and... more >>
Magical Places - Bringing Home The Spirit From Europe’s Christmas Markets
September 2011
Visit any of Europe’s major Christmas markets and you’ll be spoiled for finding the seasonal spirit in your local shopping malls. “They’re... more >>
Just Do It In Spain - Where Sports Are A National Passion
June 2011 Spain Destination Guide
When it comes to sports, Spain has it, does it, and often wins it. The nation has produced multiple champions of tennis, soccer, basketball, golf,... more >>
Regional Specialties - Travel Through The Country’s Regions & Explore Spain’s Colourful Culture
June 2011 Spain Destination Guide
What we call provinces, Spain calls regions and, a tad confusing perhaps, regions have within them provinces. more >>
Madrid: The Pulse Of The Nation - Tapas, Flamenco & Royal Grace In Spain’s Capital
June 2011 Spain Destination Guide
Madrid is the gateway for most visitors from Canada, and it would be a shame not to spend at least a few days in this big, bustling capital... more >>
Viva Espana!
June 2011 Spain Destination Guide
More things grow in the garden than the gardener sows, goes an old Spanish proverb. It’s an apt epithet for travellers to Spain, who invariably... more >>
The Wonders Of Spain - A Look At Spain’s Heritage Gems
June 2011 Spain Destination Guide
From the medieval walls of Avila to the scallop shell and star symbols of Santiago de Compostela, images of Spain’s World Heritage Sites are well... more >>
Barcelona: Catalan Capital - A Seaside City Of Gaudi, Gothic Wonders & Picasso
June 2011 Spain Destination Guide
Barcelona was never out of the spotlight, but since 2009 when Penelope Cruz won her Best Supporting Actress Oscar for Woody Allen’s Vicki Cristina... more >>
Past Perfect - Discover Poland’s Salt Mines, Erotica, UNESCO Sites & Royal Residences
May 2011
Poland, say those in the know, is underrated as a vacation destination. The former Soviet bloc country offers much to see and do from all kinds of... more >>
Heavenly Honeymoons
May 2011
Want a honeymoon in the sun? Think outside the box, think Greece and her islands. Here are some highlights: more >>
Viva Italia! - Italy Celebrates 150 Years Of Unity
April 2011
In the early 1800s, Italy as a nation did not exist. Enter Giuseppe Garibaldi, who travelled from Sicily to Turin convincing the separate kingdoms... more >>
The Up & Comers - Off The Beaten Tourist Path These Countries Are Big On Celebration
February 2011 Exploring Europe Destination Guide
Along the eastern Adriatic shores sit Slovenia (touching the Gulf of Venice), Croatia’s long, diverse coastline, Montenegro and Albania. Bosnia &... more >>
Celebrating Europe - Festivals Honour The Oldest Traditions & The Best Of Modern Culture
February 2011 Exploring Europe Destination Guide
With our Canadian dollar at its strongest ever against the euro and pound sterling, this is an excellent time to visit Europe. There’s plenty of... more >>
Anything Goes - From Knights To European Countries Celebrate Just About Anything
February 2011 Exploring Europe Destination Guide
History enthusiasts love the Czech Republic, where the past is celebrated in countless festivals in numerous destinations. Napoleon’s battleground... more >>
Endlessly Fascinating - There Is Always More To Discover In Turkey
June 2009
If space travel is out of your range, try here. This is probably as close as it gets to the lunar surface, an “unearthly” setting worthy of... more >>
Britain Calling - Highlights Of London, Edinburgh & Glasgow.
June 2009
According to Meredith Pearson, media relations manager, Canada, VisitBritain, the Canadian market is the shining star in the Americas. In 2007... more >>
Mid-Atlantic Magic - Step Back In Time In The Azores
January 2011
Delightful to discover and away from much-trod tourist trails, this nine-island archipelago – an autonomous region of Portugal – sits in the... more >>
World Travel Market 2010
December 2010
Billed as the main event for the global travel industry – the four-day World Travel Market (WTM) brought international private and public sector... more >>
Cruising East Anglia – Discover Castles, Cathedrals, Cambridge & Bloody Ale
August 2010
Vacationing in Britain is always a dream trip – exploring historic sites and lovely green spaces, wandering through picturesque villages, enjoying... more >>
The Little Ice Age Of The Netherlands
October 2009
The Rijksmuseum Amsterdam presents Hendrick Avercamp: The Little Ice Age, the first exhibition devoted to Hendrick Avercamp, the foremost painter of... more >>
Maharaja At The Gate in Britain
October 2009
Stay with 51 Buckingham Gate Taj Suites and Residences in London this fall and see the lifestyle of India’s maharajas at the V&A’s exhibit,... more >>
History Wherever You Go - Vikings Here, Romans, There & Old Stone Everywhere In Yorkshire
March 2008
You bump into history everywhere you go in Yorkshire – Viking-era village here, a Roman road there and everywhere centuries old castles and... more >>
A Drive Through History - Sell A Fly-Drive Tour Of Spain’s World Heritage Cities
May 2008
Spanish history is a marvelous mix of the diverse civilizations that came to settle on Iberian soil throughout the centuries. Celts, Iberians,... more >>
Incredible Iceland - This Cool Country Is One Red-Hot Destination
April 2008
Iceland’s proximity to Eastern Canada – and Icelandair’s service from Halifax, and new flights from Toronto, set to launch in May (see Iceland... more >>
The Best Of The Best - Andalucia Is Home To Classic Spain
November 2008
Over dinner recently, I asked a few friends what they knew about Spain: “It’s cheap,” said one. “It’s poor,” said another. They all... more >>
Motor City, Germany
January 2008
Stuttgart is the heart of car country in Germany, and the city is adding to its collection of tributes to car makers with the opening of the new... more >>
Friendly Rivals - Glasgow & Edinburgh Vie For Visitors’ Attention
January 2008
A local tale about Scotland’s two biggest cities is said to epitomize the subtle character difference between the typical Glaswegian and the... more >>
Frommer's Top Spots
February 2008
The editors at Frommer’s have consulted their many author-experts to come up with the top destinations for 2008. The list of 13 of the best and... more >>
A Greek Odyssey - Varied Vacations In The Cradle Of Western Civilization
February 2008
A trip to Greece can be many things to many people: an adventurous self-drive tour ripe with historic reference, a luxurious cruise among romantic... more >>
Swiss Rails, 10 and Counting
August 2008
When the World Heritage Committee of UNESCO added the Albula and Bernina line of the Rhaetian Railway serving the Canton of Graubunden in... more >>
It’s A Wonderful Life
August 2008
Red Carnation Hotels is offering an It’s a Wonderful Life package at three 5-star London properties: The Milestone, The Egerton and “41”.... more >>
Pleasures Of Parmukkale - And Other Sites On the Author’s Turkish Wish List
June 2010
It’s easy to imagine Ephesus at its peak: a population of 250,000 enjoying broad, columned streets lined with shops and imposing, marble-faced... more >>
Beauty From The Ashes - Poland’s Resilience Is Reflected In Its Historic Attractions & Its People
May 2010
It is sometimes said that the greatest beauty arises out of the greatest pain. The case could certainly be made for Poland, a Phoenix country whose... more >>
The Art Of Spain - Artwork & The Art Of Living In Barcelona & Madrid
April 2010
Picasso, Dalí, Miro, Gaudí. These are the artists of Spain, but there is also the art of Spain itself. Its vibrant cities, its intriguing past, its... more >>
Vive la France - Diverse, desirable, delightful.
April 2010
France might just be the “go-to” nation for a broad spectrum of travel ideas. When clients ask for genres like romance, history and culture,... more >>
Azores Allure - Portugal’s Atlantic Islands Bring Europe Closer
February 2010
“The Azores are an unforgettable experience, which combines pure nature and a unique culture,” says Miguel Cymbron, director of tourism for the... more >>