After climbing into our warmest clothes, we stepped outside into the eerie quiet. The full moon pierced the darkness, lighting our path. We thought we were alone in the crisp alpine air until we encountered a lone photographer. He hunched over his tripod, with his lens pointed across the lake at the shimmering glaciers of …
Once the almost exclusive domain of retirees, river cruising is now a vacation option for families, millennials, as well as older travelers. Family-owned and operated AmaWaterways is at the forefront of this evolution, offering onboard spin classes, active excursions, and interconnecting staterooms for families that prefer to stay together. My family spent a week sailing …
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Located at the north end of crescent-shaped Lake Zurich, the largest city in Switzerland is more than the country’s financial centre. Zurich is a diverse tourist destination with loads to do on and off the water, especially during the warmer months. Here are a few fun things to do in Zurich with kids during the …
Onboard Four Seasons Koh Samui Siam Seas Explorer Salty sea spray danced alongside as our 42-foot yacht sliced through the moderate swells in Thailand’s Gulf of Siam as we travelled toward Ang Thong National Marine Park. Located approximately 30 km from Koh Samui, Ang Thong National Marine Park contains over 40 lush limestone islands rising …
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Summer slips by so quickly, and once it’s mid-August, I begin to look for ways to extend my favourite season. A few years ago we spent five nights at the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale right before the school year started – it was fabulous. We returned last year for close to a week. And we …
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After exploring the temples in Angkor Park and the touristic city of Siam Reap, we planned to see more of Cambodia on a day trip with Smiling Albino – a destination management company specializing in customizable and unique experiences throughout Southeast Asia. Smiling Albino’s sample adventures from Siem Reap include cycling, hiking, and kayaking. We …
Even if you haven’t visited Bregenz, you may recognise this city of close to 30,000 in Austria’s spectacular Bodensee-Vorarlberg region. Bregenz is home to the famed Bregenzer Festspiele (Bregenz Festival) where scenes from the Bond movie “Quantum of Solace” take place on and around the lakefront stage during the dramatic opera, Tosca. Located on Lake Constance, …
Top Summer Travel Destinations 2016 Summer travel began early this year, and I would love it to continue for a few more months. If you want to get away, these top summer travel destinations will help you plan your next vacation. London, England We began our European summer vacation with a few days at the …
Known for its vibrant music scene, late-night parties, and celeb-studded yachts, I discovered that Ibiza, Spain is also a haven for families – particularly those that visit the resort area of Santa Eulària. Located an easy 25-minute drive from Ibiza’s airport, Santa Eulària’s beaches, bike trails, and charming towns make it an inviting family destination. After …
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While wandering the streets is an excellent way to experience a new destination, on an island, you can also go out on the water. On Ibiza, one of the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea, we had the opportunity to charter a boat in Santa Eulalia. From the marina in Santa Eulalia, we boarded a …
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Boats of varying shapes and sizes ply Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River, but none of them make their presence known quite like the raucous long tail boat. Powered by an unmuffled car or truck engine with a propeller attached to a long shaft resembling a tail, the narrow boat doesn’t slip silently along the murky river. …
Top Travel Experiences in 2015 2015 was a huge travel year for me, with thirty-five flights and thirteen countries if you include Canada, my home. After sifting through the photographs, stories, and memories from the past year, here are my top travel experiences in 2015 in chronological order. Swimming in Four Seasons Hualalai King’s Pond Snorkeling …
Tuscany usually evokes images of ancient hill towns, vineyards, and olive groves as far as the eye can see; this was our Tuscany until we discovered the Maremma. The Maremma is a spectacular coastal area with all good things Tuscany, plus gorgeous beaches and the warm Tyrrhenian Sea. The Maremma stretches between the provinces of Livorno …
