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6 Classic Movie Locations In San Diego
7 Great Ways to Treat Your Mom This Mother's Day
Once again, mom's special day is upon us. The day where her children show her how much they...
Land Of Adventure - Beyond The Beach On The Riviera Maya
The 130-kilometre stretch known as the Riviera Maya features the tranquility of uncrowded beaches,...
Kid Air - 8 Tips For Air Travel With Children
Family fun in Connecticut
World Report - January 2013
January 2013
Northern Shores - From The Emerald Coast To The Historic Coast, Northern Florida Is In A World All Its Own
January 2013 Florida Destination Guide
Southern Arts - From Swamp Buggies To Art Villages, Discover Southern Florida’s Many,
January 2013 Florida Destination Guide
Centre Of It All - Central Florida Is THE Place For Hot & Cool Adventures
January 2013 Florida Destination Guide
You’ll Be Amazed - Dinosaurs & Dolphins, Lions & Mice – Florida Theme Parks Have It All
January 2013 Florida Destination Guide
Sand-Sational Playground - Endless Sunshine & Silky Sand Are Just The Start Of A Florida Vacation
January 2013 Florida Destination Guide
Hot Fun On The High Seas - Pirate Adventure & Disney Magic In The Caribbean
December 2012
5 For The Family - Things For The Family To Do In South Dakota
November 2012
Fun Ahoy - Kids & Cruises Are A Natural Fit
November 2012
Kids Fun In The Sun - Family Friendly Fun In The Caribbean
November 2012
A Perfect Match - Kids & Mexico Just Go Together
November 2012
An Uncomplicated Place
September 2012 Canadian's Guide to Northwest Florida
Head Back To A Simpler Time In South Walton
Real Fun
September 2012 Canadian's Guide to Northwest Florida
Panama City Beach Is A Florida Classic
The War Effort - Touring Canada's Military History
Honky Tonks and History
September 2012 Canadian's Guide to Arizona
Cruisin’ Through Arizona’s Wild Western Culture
Pure Mexico
October 2012
Whether Luxurious Or Rustic, A Campeche Experience Is Authentic
Count On Dracula For Halloween Thrills
Blast Off To Astro Travel
Basking In A Golden Glow - 5 Of The Best Spots In The OC To Watch The Sun Go Down
August 2012
Anaheim is home to popular theme parks and tons of water-based activities thanks to it many...
Great River Destinations - Summer Floats Across The U.S.A.
August 2012
America’s rivers flow through desert canyons and dense forests, past small towns and big cities,...
Bricks, Blockbusters & Beaches - All Family Fun You Can Handle In Central Florida
August 2012
It’s like one of those tales from Hans Christian Anderson. You know the one about the village toy...
10 Great International Movie Locations
10 great destinations for the jet-setting cinephile.
The Best International Movie Locations
10 great destinations for the jet-setting cinephile.
Just Right - The Greater Fort Myers Area Offers Boasts A Perfect Blend Of Endless Sunshine & Exceptional Beaches
November 2011 Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel Destination Guide
There’s no question Mother Nature achieved perfection when she crafted The Beaches of Fort Myers...
Kidstuff - Tons & Tons Of Fun For Your Junior Travellers
October 2011 St Petersburg|Clearwater Destination Guide
From two to twenty, it doesn’t matter what age children you’re toting. The St...
6 Free Things To Do In Australia
Explore the majesty of Uluru on the 9.4 kilometre Base Walk. The walk is dotted with interpretive...
Putting The Aah, in Hawaii - A Canadian Decompresses on Hawaii, The Big Island
June 2012
Over the past 15 years I have spent a lot of time travelling the United States, and I thought I...
Remembering Pennsylvania’s Civil War Past
June 2012
With over 600,000 casualties, the American Civil War was the largest conflict fought on American...
Game On - Get In The Action Or Watch The Pros In St Pete
October 2011 St Petersburg|Clearwater Destination Guide
Throughout the year St Pete/Clearwater hosts world-class sporting events. You can watch the action...
Ride ‘Em Cowboy
September 2011 Arizona Destination Guide
Arizona is a land of wide-open spaces, ranching and mining history and a rich Western heritage of...
Cuba’s Jewels - Explore The Jardines del Rey Archipelago & Discover History, Culture & Amazing Beaches
May 2012
With more than 300 beaches along 588 kilometres of Cuba’s coast, sun worshipers seek destinations...
Headin’ To The Masai - A Photo Safari Makes Memories Travellers Live For
May 2012
The female leopard and her cub caught a small black-faced monkey. They dragged it onto a fallen...
Screamin’ For Vegas - A Round Up Of Family Fun In Sin City
May 2012
The perfect playground for grown-ups, Las Vegas delivers non-stop entertainment, live sports...
5 Must-Sees In Mexico
25th Anniversary Edition
It’s not just the tamales that are hot in Mexico. Mayan cultural experiences, colonial city...
Beachin’ It In Jersey - Exploring The Jersey Shore From Cape May To Atlantic City
May 2012
Forget the images conjured by MTV’s hit docu-soap Jersey Shore, the real Jersey Shore is an...
Kidstuff! - Family Resorts & Vacations Across The USA
April 2012
Getting the family together can be a stress free vacation! The road to success includes...
United States
25th Anniversary Edition
Be neighbourly and go big on culture, adventure and scenery whether you are visiting the Big Apple,...
Cruising The Coast - Head Down California Highway 1 For A Real Road Trip
April 2012
With four glorious regions and 563 kilometres of jaw-dropping coastline, California’s Central...
Presidential Trails - Illinois Pays Tribute to Trail-Blazing Leaders
April 2012
Four Presidential Trails, one each for Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, Ronald Reagan and Barack...
There’s Something Familiar - Puerto Rico & USVI Are Classically Caribbean & Uniquely American
April 2012
Classically Caribbean and uniquely American, Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands are...
Finding Mozart - Looking For The Composer In Bavaria
A couple of years ago I had the good fortune to visit Bavaria on a tour that centred on the...
A Day At The Beach - Santa Monica’s Famous Beach Attractions Don’t Disappoint
Santa Monica has been recognized by National Geographic as one of the Top 10 Beach Cities in the...
I Saved The Earth - A Newby Discovers The World Of Transformers
“I’m counting on you recruits. So is earth.” And with that I was off on an epic battle to...
Cheer On The Team! - Baseball Spring Training Happens Here
March 2012
After a long winter, baseball fans are looking for signs that their beloved game will start again...
St. George Feeds The Senses - From Canyon Hiking To Great Golf
March 2012
With rugged red peaks rising from desert plateaus and deep canyons filled with low-growing foliage,...
Historic New Jersey - Boardwalk, Battlefields & Iconic Inventions
March 2012
Families flock to Jersey’s famous shore each summer for quality beach-time. Beyond the...
Wet & Wild - Wildlife Thrives on The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
November 2011 Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel Destination Guide
Strolling magnificent stretches of white sand are just the first step to experiencing the natural...
Niagara Was A War Zone - Discover Our Military History During The War of 1812 Bicentennial
In June of 1812, Canada was not a sovereign nation yet, but a strong defence was needed to thwart...
Only In New Zealand - Uniquely Kiwi Adventures On New Zealand’s North Island
From Gisborne, through the Bay of Plenty and on to Rotorua, our tour of New Zealand’s North...
Holy Easter Bunny! - Easter Traditions In Germany
First Christmas trees and now the Easter Bunny. Did you know that most of the Easter traditions we...
Following The Word - A Stroll Through Scotland’s Literary Places
The landscape of Scotland has inspired writers for centuries giving rise to some of fiction's most...
Ridin’ Into Tucson - Saddle Up for Ranch Adventures, Clear Skies & Desert Weddings
February 2012
The thing about Tucson is that it seems to do everything well. Ranches and resorts run the gamut...
Make it Myrtle - Head To The Grand Strand For Romance, Relaxation & Family Fun
February 2012
Myrtle Beach, one of the fastest growing vacation destinations in the United States, attracts an...
No Longer A Secret - Uncover All Of St Pete/Clearwater’s Charms
Are you wearing your sunglasses? If not – put ‘em on. Beginning in 1967 Mother Nature showered...
Mile After Magnificent Mile - Discover Dinosaurs, Lincoln & Plenty Of History In Illinois
Springfield, Illinois’ scenic capital, is a modern city brimming with attractions and...
Discover San Antonio - From The Alamo To The Waterparks, You Can’t Beat This Texas Town
On March 6, 1836, 189 Texan and Tejano heroes held the Alamo for 13 days before being overtaken by...
Aboriginal Edmonton - Discover A Rich Tapestry Of Aboriginal Experiences In Alberta’s Capital
With more than 40 First Nations calling Alberta their home and Edmonton housing the second largest...
8 Reasons To Visit Spain
More things grow in the garden than the gardener sows, goes an old Spanish proverb. It’s an apt...
Adventure Central - View The Cooks From Water, Land & Air
Some visitors to the Cook Islands happily spend their entire holiday lazing on the beach or gently...
Utah By The Numb3rs - Counting The Ways To Enjoy The Beehive State
January 2012
Utah’s dramatic landscape packs a punch with snow-packed peaks, colossal canyons and riveting...
Birds, Dogs & Dragons - Out & About In Harlingen
January 2012
Touted as the best location for birdwatching in the Rio Grande Valley, Harlingen attracts thousands...
Only Once - A Year of One-Off Celebrations Across The US
January 2012
Everyone loves a celebration. Did you know that 2012 will be a year-long culinary party in Alabama?...
Ship Ahoy - Discover The Lure Of The English-Speaking Caribbean
January 2012
Christopher Columbus, as we all know, got here first, landing in the Bahamas in 1492 looking for...
Always Growing - Numbers Don’t Lie, Everybody Loves Cancun
January 2012
There’s a sunburned, margarita-guzzling elephant parked on the beach in Cancun: the...
Badlands & Dinosaurs - Prairie Like You’ve Never Seen It
At first glance, the Canadian Badlands in southern Alberta seem a bald expanse ravaged by harsh...
8 Eco-Adventures On The Riviera Maya
Anytime is a great time to pack your bags and head to Mexico’s Riviera Maya along the coast of...
Musical Instrument Museum: In Tune With The World
When it comes to quality educative and entertaining destinations for children, Phoenix, Arizona’s...
Champaign County: A Season Of Festivals
When you think of Champaign, Illinois, lively festivals are likely not the first things that may...
Fort Myers: 8 Places To Watch The Sun Set
There is nothing quite like watching the sun sink into the Gulf of Mexico from the beaches of...
A Sporting Place - Golf, Fishing, Paddling, Baseball & Hockey – Get Beyond The Beach
November 2011 Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel Destination Guide
Beached out? What to get off the lounger and move in all this Florida sunshine? There is plenty to...
A Different Side Of Florida - Another Pace, Another Time – This Is The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
November 2011 Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel Destination Guide
Sandwiched between Sarasota in the north and Naples in the south, the Fort Myers area, often...
Legendary Residents & Residences - Visiting With Notable Citizens & Historic Heroes
November 2011 Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel Destination Guide
After spending warm winters in the young metropolis of Fort Myers beginning in the late 1800s,...
Islands In The Sun - A Look At The Communities Of The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
November 2011 Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel Destination Guide
Idyllic weather, a colourful past, wonderful beaches, famous visitors, outstanding dining,...
Shore Delights - Discover Sun, Sand & Sparkling Cities On The Texas Gulf Coast
November 2011
The Texas Gulf Coast stretches 1,004 kilometres south from Brownsville to the Louisiana border....
Simply South Dakota - Where History Meets Nature
November 2011
South Dakota’s four distinct regions deliver vastly different visitor experiences. Southeast...
Once Is Not Enough - Safaris Are Always Repeat Expeditions
November 2011
Sa-fa-ri. The word trips off the lips invitingly. A safari is, for many, the trip of a lifetime but...
Ay, Caramba, the Kids Will Love It! - Mexico Offers Kids Of All Ages Easy Access To Culture, History & Adventure
November 2011
Travel is broadening, they say – and it’s definitely an eye-opener for youngsters, especially...
We’re Going To Mesa - With History, Deserts & A Whole Lot Of Fun, Mesa Is a Natural Family Hot Spot
November 2011
In an ideal world, the family that travels together is open to a world of adventure, shared...
A Whale Of A Time - Humpbacks & Waterfalls On Maui
November 2011
Our whale karma was in overdrive. Visiting Maui in early December we were told our chances would be...
An Historic Duck - Disney’s AquaDuck Coaster Is The First At Sea
November 2011
My daughter and I made history. Nothing along the lines of discovering fire or inventing the...
A Family Affair - A Survival Guide To Caribbean Travel For All Ages
November 2011
With kids in tow, the challenge of a summer vacation lies in maximizing the fun and minimizing the...
Stone Crabs Are Just The Beginning - Head To Florida’s The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel, Fall Festivals Are In Full Swing
Stone Crab season opens on October 15 in The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel. So? It’s just one...
Make A Splash - Get Out, Get Wet In St Pete’s Deep Blue Seas
October 2011 St Petersburg|Clearwater Destination Guide
There’s no getting away from it. Anywhere you go in St Pete/Clearwater you’ll be surrounded by...
Arts & Agriculture - Pop The Cork On Champaign County’s Family Attractions
October 2011
If you were to follow the Yellow Brick Road in Champaign County, it would lead to Curtis Orchard &...
Play Hard
September 2011 Arizona Destination Guide
Active travellers may have a difficult time choosing from Arizona’s long menu of sports and...
Relax & Recharge
September 2011 Arizona Destination Guide
The Grand Canyon State’s gentle side speaks to everyone’s need to relax and recharge by...
Aaah, The Beach - Florida’s fabulous beaches are the its greatest natural asset
September 2011
With hundreds of miles of coastline punctuated by long stretches of silky sand, Florida remains one...
Water, Water Everywhere
August 2011 Nolitours Guide to Cuba
An island with spectacular beaches and constant warm temperatures, Cuba is the place to find fun...
A Feast For The Senses
August 2011 Nolitours Guide to Cuba
Havana may be physically decaying from decades of isolation and neglect, but Cuba’s feisty...
Nature At Its Finest
August 2011 Nolitours Guide to Cuba
Nature-lovers love Cuba with its well-preserved ecosystems, amazing array of landscapes and...
Captivating Colonial Towns
August 2011 Nolitours Guide to Cuba
Those who think Cuba is all about beaches and mojitos need to think again. True, this finger of an...
It’s Always Sunny In Cuba
August 2011 Nolitours Guide to Cuba
Cuba welcomed a record 945,000 Canadian sun seekers in 2010. With many must-do activities across...
It’s Family Time - Exploring The Wonders Of Both Central Florida Coasts
August 2011
Sun, fun, thrills, adventure, relaxation, culture and gators – what more can you ask for in a...
History Lives In Santo Domingo
March 2011 Nolitours & Transat Holidays Guide to the DR Destination Guide
With so many beautiful beaches competing for the attention of tourists, it would be easy to...
The Jersey Shore - Beaches, Boardwalks, Plus Parks & Science Draw Families To Jersey
May 2011
Think New Jersey is all about the beach? Well, think again. Sure, there are tons of beautiful...
Samaná: From The Rainforest To The Coastline
March 2011 Nolitours & Transat Holidays Guide to the DR Destination Guide
On the Samaná Peninsula, nature occurs in the drama of green, jungle-draped mountainsides, the...
The Big Trip: Punta Cana
March 2011 Nolitours & Transat Holidays Guide to the DR Destination Guide
Once just a quiet spot on the easternmost tip of the Dominican Republic, the towns of Punta Cana...
A Puerto Plata Primer
March 2011 Nolitours & Transat Holidays Guide to the DR Destination Guide
As planeloads of winter-weary Canadians head south for a mid-winter break, there’s a good chance...
The DR Au Naturel
March 2011 Nolitours & Transat Holidays Guide to the DR Destination Guide
The clear waters and dazzling scenery of the Dominican Republic are seductive to those hoping to...
La Romana In A Week
March 2011 Nolitours & Transat Holidays Guide to the DR Destination Guide
It’s a little quieter on the south coast of the Dominican Republic. Mass tourism has made its...
Cultural Treasures
March 2011 Nolitours & Transat Holidays Guide to the DR Destination Guide
The Dominican Republic is known for its natural beauty – the pristine beaches fringed by palm...
Beaches 101
March 2011 Nolitours & Transat Holidays Guide to the DR Destination Guide
A beach is a beach is a beach, right? Not so fast. While northerners love to travel to the warm...
New Orleans Revival - The Big Easy Is Just Waiting To Welcome Visitors
January 2011
New Orleans is bouncing back post-Katrina, welcoming millions of visitors per year. And with new...
Water Adventures
September 2009 Arizona Destination Guide
Rather than being a whole lotta beach without any ocean, the Sonoran Desert is dotted with oases,...
Things That Make You Go Hmmm
September 2009 Arizona Destination Guide
Bet you didn’t know you can do some of these things in Arizona. The state is full of surprises,...
Escapes With The Family In Mind
September 2009 Arizona Destination Guide
Arizona’s amazing demographic diversity means that there is something to capture the imagination...
The “Cool” Side Of Arizona
September 2009 Arizona Destination Guide
There’s the kind of cool where soft breezes whisper among the branches of stately pines, and...
A Mesa State Of Mind - Feeding Mind, Body & Soul In The Desert
November 2010
It’s a challenge not to get lost in the shadow of a next door neighbour the size of sprawling...
Hook, Line & Sinker - There’s Plenty Of Angling Action On Myrtle Beach Piers
October 2010 Myrtle Beach Destination Guide
When they talk about trying their luck in the Myrtle Beach area, they don’t just mean the casino...
Fun, Fun & More Fun - Discover Speed, Wonder, Water Action & Magic In MB
October 2010 Myrtle Beach Destination Guide
There’s more to the Myrtle Beach area than golf. More to it than the beach, too. “Myrtle...
Big Fun - Family-Friendly Locales In The Lone Star State
October 2010
In Texas the living is large. Hell, everything’s bigger in Texas – big money, big cars, big...
Top Of The List - What’s Fun, What’s New On The Riviera Maya
September 2010
Despite a slow 2009 season, the Riviera Maya remains at the top of winter vacationers’ hot hit...
From Jungle to Reef - Affordable, Educational & Family Oriented Travel in Belize
September 2010
The English speaking country of Belize is emerging as an affordable and educational destination for...
Take The Kids To Tucson –You’ll Find Fun, Fun, Fun In The Arizona Sun
August 2010
Long weekends, Christmas break, Spring Break – Tucson is just the right spot for kids. Roaming...
Saskatchewan
March 2008
RCMP Heritage Centre: Opened at the gateway of the RCMP Academy in Regina in May 2007, this...
Teed Off! - Golf In Minnesota Is A Whole Lot More Than You Think
March 2008
Who knew? Minnesota has more golfers per capita than any other state, and is the only state to have...
Manitoba
March 2008
Manitoba Museum: The province’s largest attraction features nine interpretive galleries tracing...
Universal Orlando Reveals Harry Potter Details
September 2009
Universal Orlando Resort, and Warner Bros. Consumer Products have revealed details of The Wizarding...
Twilight Movie Trails
October 2009
Intrepid Travel has announced Twilight Trails, an adventure tour inspired by the best-selling book...
Dream A Little Dream - Carnival’s Largest Ship Weighs Anchor
October 2009
The largest Carnival Cruise Lines ship ever constructed, the 3,646-passenger Carnival Dream debuted...
Lucy & Lady Luck - Gaming In Atlantic City Is Just The Beginning
October 2009
Atlantic City is known by many names – Las Vegas East, America’s Playground, and AC to name a...
British Columbia
March 2008
Barkerville: A living history town that was the largest west of Chicago and north of San Francisco...
Alberta
March 2008
Glenbow Museum: Western Canada’s largest museum tells the history of the people who lived here,...
A Beautiful Island Paradise - Bountiful Beaches, Outdoor Fun & Caribbean Culture In The D.R.
March 2008
In the heart of an archipelago surrounded by Cuba, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic...
Highlights Of Australia - Uniquely Aussie Experiences In Queensland, South Oz & Tasmania
March 2008
Australia. The Land DownUnder. Whatever you call it, the country is endlessly fascinating with...
Discovering Aboriginal Heritage - First Nations History Comes Alive in Alberta
February 2008
Alberta is home to 43 First Nations in three treaty areas – their cultures are distinct and...
One-Stop Shopping In Mesa
April 2008
Serving as a one-stop travel resource, the Mesa Convention & Visitors Bureau website,...
Revival Of The Fittest - Celebrating The Rebirth Of Sunny Isles Beach
April 2008
When billionaire real estate mogul, Donald Trump, opens a hotel anywhere in the world, it’s a...
Leaving Las Vegas - Sell Fly Drive Vacations That Highlight The Other Nevada
April 2008
Thank Nevada, think Vegas, right? Well, you would only be partly right. Sure there’s plenty of...
Beyond Chicago - What To Sell In Illinois
April 2008
Springfield, Illinois’ scenic capital, is a modern city brimming with attractions and...
Take A Break - It’s Never Too Early To Sell Spring Break Travel
November 2008
SuperClubs Continental Plan package at Rooms on the Beach in Negril gets an A-plus for travellers...
Only In The U.S.A. - A Run-Down Of On-Of-A-Kind Events Across The States
November 2008
Your clients won’t want to miss out on the most important “one-of-a-kind” events happening in...
Teed Off In West Virginia - Mountain Golf At Its Finest
January 2008
There’s no doubt West Virginia is rural and is probably best known for its windy roads and dusty...
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...
Texas Tourism - Texas’ Gulf Coast
November 2008
Like everything in Texas, Houston is big. However, there is a saving grace when it comes to...
Beyond The Beach - Daytrips In & Around Cancun
January 2008
Renowned for its gorgeous white-sand beaches, turquoise waters and year-round sunny climate, Cancun...
Caribbean Jewel - Barbados Tops The Hit List For Winter Weary Canadians
January 2008
The easternmost of the Caribbean Islands, Barbados is bordered to the west and south by golden sand...
Cenotes & Sea Fun - Mexico & Family Vacations Go Hand In Hand
When you get to know Mexico, you realize it's no surprise that one of the most wonderful surprise...
VoluntEars & Magic Cards - What’s New In Orlando
February 2010
With new attractions and adventures opening at Orlando’s world famous theme parks, 2010 is sure...
The Other Florida - Panama City Beach Offers Fun, Sun, Sand & A New Airport
December 2009
Once a classic seaside town, Panama City Beach is in the midst of a revitalization anchored by an...