Even if you're a European whiz, sometimes you might want to retrace your steps to ensure that you've seen it all. Or maybe you're just in a hurry. So here's a plan for you. Be a tornado. Experience three of Europe's iconic capitals in just ten days. If you only have a short stay in…
We jest . . . but only somewhat. Is this a castle? Perhaps not. Is it a jail? It once was.
Now known as the Royal Crown Castle Bar and Grill, it's a rather nice pub in New Westminster on the outskirts of Vancouver, Canada. With inspiring views over the Fraser River, a delightful staff, good…
Are you "in" with The In Crowd? Do you know every latest dance? When you're in with The In Crowd, it's easy to find a hidden restaurant.* New York is the place that never sleeps, is sometimes confusing and maybe a bit too artsy, and is certainly in with The In Crowd. We love it.…
We all know that we need exercise, some of us more than others. For some, walking on a treadmill is the next worst thing jumping off of a building. For others, it's jogging or running: will we ever get there, literally and figuratively? Well then, how about bicycling? We know that it's a rather obvious…
Plastics. Carbon fibre. Airloys. Atomic layer deposition. Nano putty. Aerogel. Memory foam. Metalized polyethylene terephthalate. Your travel future relies on the space-age materials listed above. They play their part in making planes, trains and automobiles better, lighter, stronger and faster. Why does this matter to you? Both American Airlines and Virgin Atlantic recently signed deals…
We live in an age in which – for obvious reasons – it’s vital to understand how to build peace. Nuclear proliferation, inter-state and civil wars, terrorism and insurgencies, rising extremisms and hate crimes, social polarisation and increasingly vituperate online diction mean that learning how to reconcile enemies has never been more important.
This importance is…
Who hasn't - at least once - dreamt of basking in the sun in Saint-Tropez? Since the 50's, it has always represented the universal ideal in luxury, culture and aspirations.
Well, for those in the mood and in the position to do so, you'll be thrilled that the Airelles Saint-Tropez, Château de la Messardière will…
Well . . . here's an unusual one. Not quite sure to how to even categorize it. The world – and a young woman named Sydney Fowls – now knows that Southwest Airlines stands by its promise to allow passengers to check two bags for free. So far, so good. But in Sydney's case, her…
To be sure, this article is not suggesting that you drink yourself into unconsciousness. Nor is it proposing that you rely on someone else to save you, if you do: that's your problem, Jack. No, instead, we're telling you about a fabulous place to stay, where you have genuinely scrumptious food and drink, personable servers…
Yodele hee hoo! Now here is a wonderful, simple and unforgettable adventure for you - lovely Rigi mountain in Switzerland - and its fabulous cog train. The residents of Rigi have not let their wonderful natural resource go to waste. Above and beyond being a daily mode of transport (since 1871) for its residents, it…
It's no surprise to anyone paying attention, but China continues to boom. They're a powerhouse. And, like many forward-thinking countries, the look to embrace what's new. One example of this is the new Moxy Hotels group - part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio. It brings fresh styling, attitude and pizazz to not only the hotel offerings…
As we've written before, the world is getting smaller as it's getting larger. For better or worse, people around the world are finding more ways to venture to new places, explore new cultures and bask in the visceral joy that travel brings.
But, there is another side to this explosion, and that is there are deep…
As statistics show again and again, flying is the safest way to travel, by far. Northwestern University's Ian Savage complied facts that back this up. Savage aggregated fatality statistics from 2000 to 2009 and then expressed them for different transportation methods in terms of deaths per billion passenger miles traveled. The main finding: Automobiles are one…
Are your "sunset years" approaching? Do you find yourself longing for something completely different? Do you wake up at night pondering how you will continue to maintain that 8 bedroom house of yours? Or, do you simply want to "go off the rails" and take a 180 degree turn in your life? What better time…
To those of us who live in Canada, there is a well-known name, but it might not be as well known to the rest of the world: Air Transat. Air Transat is Canada’s number one leisure airline. It flies to some 60 international destinations in more than 25 countries in the Americas and Europe, offers…
Home: there is nothing better than coming home. A place for everything, everything in its place. A home, not a house. There's no place like home. To know the road ahead, ask those coming back. There are many platitudes that describe home, but the last one, above, is what we're talking about here. Why is…
If you haven't travelled to India (even recently,) there is a lot going on when it comes to air travel. Air India has always been the stalwart, and will likely remain that way. But, with companies like Vistara and GoAir - and now IndiGo, travelers in India are spoiled for choice. IndiGo is punching above…
Some of the most striking and beautiful terrain in the world can be found in South America. In particular, Chile and Argentina possess almost untouched mountains that literally stun you with their immense size and colours. One great way to experience this is to take a train, literally into the clouds, and we can get…
Texas, USA might be the last place you would think of as having beaches, but au contraire. Much of the state is bordered by the same warm and inviting waters that make places like Florida so appealing. For example, as far south as you can drive in Texas is a tropical paradise known as South Padre…
Second best is not usually where we see ourselves appearing. We're winners, are we not, even in a small way? We've got moxie! Nothing's gonna keep us down. Chin up. Pip pip. So here's a story that will bring a smile to your face.
A small hotel in Guadalest has been voted the second most romantic…