A biking holiday is not what it used to be. It's better. Over the years there has been enormous upgrading in bicycles that are used in European vacations, from the use of increasingly lighter (and more pricy) touring bikes and gears moving from 10 to 27, high-tech brakes and … [Read more...] about Italy by bike
A successful organized tour starts long before you leave home. It's all in the planning. And it often starts with finding the most reliable tour operator. Here are 10 tips from Austin-Lehman Adventures (named World's Best Tour Operator by Travel + Leisure magazine). Build … [Read more...] about How to find the best tour operator
Dreams of visiting Turks and Caicos Islands are now a reality for Canadians as there are direct flights year-round. In the high season, Air Canada provides eight direct, nonstop flights per week – five flights from Toronto,one from Ottawa, one from Montreal and, new this year, … [Read more...] about Turks & Caicos
Maui is a tropical paradise where love flourishes and romance reigns. Create memories in these magic isles – one of the world’s foremost wedding and honeymoon destinations. What to do Hike Haleakala, a dormant volcanic crater famous for its sunrises. Or golf on one of Maui’s … [Read more...] about Maui
You’ll love the Bahamas – and the Bahamians love weddings. Here, a wedding is more than a special occasion. It is a celebration. And if you’re looking for a romantic twist, you can marry on one island, honeymoon on another and even island-hop to a third because no two islands are … [Read more...] about Bahamas
Guy Buller and Katie Betts took a memorable 20-day South American honeymoon cruise, travelling from Valpariso in Chile, around Cape Horn, and ending in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. This was an adventure that far surpassed their expectations and Guy says, “Sailing around the … [Read more...] about Cape Horn
Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain and nicely located on the Mediterranean coast. It is a major economic centre with one of Europe’s principal Mediterranean ports. It was founded as a Roman city but now is a major tourist destination with a rich cultural … [Read more...] about Barcelona
Hong Kong’s slogan is ‘Hong Kong is it!’ And the ‘it’ is excitement, surprises, history, beauty, fashion, food, shopping and sight-seeing. Visit old temples, explore heritage trails and quaint villages, view towering mountains, taste local foods and shop till you drop. The … [Read more...] about Hong Kong
Tanzania, in Central East Africa, has about 1,400 km of coastline along the Indian Ocean. It borders Burundi, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Lower Zambezi National Park, comprised of a million acres, has a river … [Read more...] about Tanzania
Cut travel costs by going during the summer or fall months (if going south). These are the low-rate seasons. Check your destination’s website. Obtain specifics about weather, customs and other details. Protect yourself; purchase comprehensive travel insurance before you … [Read more...] about Smart travel guide
