“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Mark Twain If you travel a lot or even a […]
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American carrier Alaska Airlines, based in Seattle Washington, code-shares with Oneworld Alliance partners including British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, Iberia, and Japan Airlines. In addition to the Main Cabin and First Class, Alaska Airlines offer a Premium Class experience. This Alaska Airlines Premium Class review outlines what you can expect at the airport and onboard.
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After years of dreaming of a family hiking trip to the Alps, the boys turned six and eight, and we decided to hit the trails. We are from Canada and had already traveled to Europe with the children, so we knew what we in for regarding flights and jet-lag, but hiking as a family was a complete unknown.
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On a recent visit to Calgary, Alberta we toured Canadian Rocky Mountain Resort’s private ranch, explored Granary Road, and dined at The Loft Kitchen. The Granary Road complex is an entertainment, dining and market destination in Calgary’s Foothills District. Here is what you can expect on a family visit to Granary Road and the Loft Kitchen. Exploring
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Imagine sipping a glass of award-winning wine on a panoramic terrace amidst a 65-acre estate winery. You and your travel companions are the only guests. And apart from the owner’s home and a well-stocked tasting room and wine cellar, the property is yours to explore. This exclusive experience is available at the Blue Grouse Winery
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It’s barely November, and I’m planning our annual summer vacation in Europe. Last year, I discovered the luxurious Burg Vital Resort in the exclusive community of Oberlech, Austria – it is one of the first places I will book for summer 2018. Here is why we love the Burg Vital Resort Oberlech and think you
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When Marcus Orbé and Kristin Lindenberg decided to travel the world, they had no idea it would lead to the development of the Amberlair movement and the world’s first crowdsourced boutique hotel. After recognizing that their most enjoyable experiences were at boutique hotels, Marcus and Kristin were inspired design and develop one. But not on
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“It’s medicine from the mountains,” declared Horst, our llama trekking guide, as he rushed out of his wooden cabin carrying a hand-crafted tray of full shot glasses. We are in Bartholomäberg near Schruns in the Montafon region of Vorarlberg, Austria, and it’s just shy of 9 a.m. An early start for imbibing, even on vacation.
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The pack of Pinarello Dogma F10 road bikes outside Hotel La Perla is the first sign that you have arrived at one of Europe’s premier cycling destinations. But, only if you pull into the hotel’s cobbled driveway before the guided (and fully supported) road ride begins. If you miss the gleaming Pinarellos, there is beautiful
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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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As a regular guest of the luxurious Park Hyatt Zurich, I’m always interested in what is cooking in the award-winning parkhuus restaurant kitchen – and not just because the food is delicious. It’s Executive Chef Frank Widmer’s innovative approach that appeals to me. A few years ago, it was the delicious and healthful Beauty, Brain, and
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Summer in the Alps means countless hiking trails, cows grazing in flower-filled pastures, and welcoming alpine huts. We just returned from a month in Europe, stopping in mountain villages in Switzerland, Italy, and Austria. We hiked or biked every day and discovered a few things along the way. Beyond the obvious, like wear sunscreen and carry
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We have been travelling to Europe for a decade, and Italy is often on our family travel itinerary. For adults, rich culture, passionate locals, and fabulous food and wine make Italy a first-class destination. For kids, Ferrari shops, piazzas to run around in (some with carousels), and gelato shops on what seems like every corner
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If you are traveling to or through Europe with the kids, you have likely considered London, Paris, and Barcelona – the top three most visited cities in Europe. But where else should you go? Based on a decade of traveling throughout Europe with our children, these five family-friendly European cities are worth a visit. Munich,
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Our local guide pulled the Polaris UTV (Ultimate Terrain Vehicle) off the rugged trail and under the shade of a palm-like Pandanus tree. We had stopped near Pu’u Ali’i, meaning hill of chiefs in Hawaiian, to learn more about where water used to flow on Lanai. Here we heard how non-native plants and animals transformed
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