We're not sure if Sylvia Plath ever stayed at Sylvia's Restaurant and Lounge in Vancouver, but we're sure she would have felt at home. The Sylvia Hotel is a designated heritage building - there aren't too many of those in Vancouver - ideally located on English Bay, beside Stanley Park and just 5 minutes from…
This is astounding. It almost defies belief, but the Chinese are behind it, so it could very well happen. Their abilities are legend. China wants to build a $200 billion underwater train to the United States. The China-Russia-Canada-America line would be the most expensive megaproject in history and take years to complete. The biggest engineering…
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Flamingos and pelicans and herons…oh my! Holbox Island is beloved by bird nerds for its population of exotic avian life. Perched near the Yucatan Peninsula, the island is also a hot spot for whale shark viewing, and kiteboarders love the shallow waters and wide beaches. The white sand streets are relatively unspoiled, as most tourists…
We're very excited to welcome a new affiliate friend, one who has always been a favourite of not only much of Europe, but also of the smarter half of the Matouring.com team.
We are, of course, talking about Desigual. As they say themselves, "In reality, Desigual isn’t a brand. It’s a group of people who believe…
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…
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…
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…
Slowly I turned, step-by-step, inch-by-inch..... Niagara Falls: you can smell the glassy, bottle-green water thundering over the treacherous cliffs, roaring down to the gorge below, clouds of damp spray greeting you every step of the way. Hypnotized by the endless torrent of water that never stops, you can get lost in time gaping and -…
Emerging from the poor districts of Havana and Matanzas in the 19th century, today rumba is one of Cuba’s most popular art forms. Influenced by African and Spanish traditions of music and dance, its distinctive, syncopated sound requires masterful musicianship and fierce passion from its performers. But, despite being born of marginalisation and oppression, modern…
The Pacific Northwest in the United States is rather beautiful, especially if you don't have a problem with rain. It rains a lot here. Spring, summer and parts of autumn are lovely, as well, but rain is a defining term for this part of the world. And, as we know, rain fills the land and…
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It's a video from Airbus describing their new look, specifically for the Airbus A220. As you may or may not know, the A220 is a plane actually manufactured by Bombardier in Quebec, Canada. However, Bombardier fell into financial distress and now Airbus and the government of Québec have…
Here's a puzzle for those who look to get to the root of complexity or confusion. In this case, the question is - have you ever seen the travel patterns of flights from Asia to the United States? They never go straight across the Pacific Ocean to get to, say, Los Angeles. They take an…
We are writing this post when - it appears - the the Covid-19 pandemic is starting to abate, and that many of us can, once more, open our doors, step outside and begin to enjoy life again. And what can be more life-affirming than getting out into nature, and breathing in the air? That is…
All apologies to Ella Fitzgerald. England is surrounded by water. And, as you might imagine, there are rivers and streams that course through the country. Some are tiny and some are navigable. Even better, some are big enough to accommodate boats. And even better than that, some of these boats have beds and kitchens and…
You may not be aware of a rather great travel product - Navmii. It's been around for decades, but (we feel) doesn't have the visibility that it should have. The company itself has its fingers in lots of areas, but for our audience, Navmii is an excellent alternative / companion to the ever-present Google Maps.…
Hey, Parrotheads! Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau, the Bahamas' newest luxury island escape, is making its debut July 2021 on the eastern end of Junkanoo Beach. When you close your eyes and dream of the perfect island getaway, what do you see? Palm trees, softy lapping sapphire waves, white-sand beaches, and sunshine? Fantastic accommodations with a…
Panama is world-famous for its 48-mile canal that connects the Pacific Ocean with the Atlantic Ocean. Each year, over a million people visit the canal and are able to witness this engineering marvel at work. Panama is very proud to have this magnificent creation operating 365 days a year, enabling the world's cargo to be…
A bleached-out Greek island hangout with a beach-club atmosphere; an 18th-century castle in the Loire Valley already making waves with its vineyard; a slick spa hotel in Italy’s outdoorsy Dolomites; a glossy food-focused hotel in a surprising Polish city – the best new hotels in Europe are better than ever. Read more courtesy of CNTraveller.com…
Un poco loco = a little crazy Covid-19 Are you tired of sitting around the house, but am not sure when or if you can travel? One option, of course, is just to bite your tongue, suck it up, etc. Vancouver? Toronto? New York? Another idea - sensible and not expensive - is to treat…
Let us clarify that you won't get the blues when you take a Viking cruise down the Mississippi river. But, this article is all about being there. Stretching for 2,350 miles down the United States, from Minnesota's Lake Itasca to the Gulf of Mexico, Viking cruises on the "Mighty Mississippi" offer a different type of…