Florida’s Historic Coast: New Smyrna Beach, St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra Beaches and Amelia Island

 New Smyrna Beach   Last year 3.48 million Canadians visited Florida. The Sunshine State remains the go-to place for snowbirds, travelers and tourists and those seeking a reprieve from the hard, cold Canadian winter. If you are a regular visitor be sure to put New Smyrna Beach, St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra

Dog Days of Summer Survival

 It’s the beginning of August, which means there’s still a month left before school starts. Which means another 30 days of trying to keep the kids occupied, or to get them off their electronic devices. (It can’t be just me who has to deal with the glazed look of teens

Album Reviews: May 28 2018

 Beach House- 7 (Baltimore, Maryland) After their last few albums, Beach House had reached a powerful sound while not really changing that much going forward. For 7however they are evolving once again and using all their signature sounds in ways we've never heard before. They open the record with a

Bring on the Bajans

 Crane Beach, Barbados -  Photos courtesy Visit BarbadosIt’s never too late for a southern getaway. The year 2016 marks Barbados 50th anniversary of independence from Britain and while any time is a good time to go, 2016 will prove to be a stellar year to experience all the island has

Head to ‘The County’

 Photo courtesy of PEC/ Marc Polidoro There are so many reasons to go visit Prince Edward County It is close enough to get to for the weekend and yet it is a whole other world away. Prince Edward County is becoming a well-respected wine-making area, culinary destination and a place

Atlantis: A Watery Paradise

 Photo courtesy of Chris Ross. Photo courtesy of Ethan Kaplan. It's hard not to be taken by the beauty of the beaches on Paradise Island in the Bahamas. A natural reef acts as a buffer, calming the waves that gently crash onto its' shores and the sun is said to

Bring on Barbados

 Are you going to need some time to unwind after that Christmas shopping panic? Go big and book a trip to the birthplace of rum and home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world: Barbados. The year 2016 marks Barbados’ 50th anniversary of independence from Britain, so

San Diego Baby

 For this year’s winter escape, get a hit of culture, history and, of course, warmth, by heading to the birthplace of California: San Diego. Despite the fact that it has roughly 3.2 million people milling about, the city has a chill pace to it. San Diego is both relaxed and

Reggae and Running: A Unique Pair

 Images courtesy of: Jamaica Tourist Board When someone says they’re going to Jamaica for a vacation, you automatically think warm weather, beautiful beaches, delicious food and of course Bob Marley. While all those things are true, there’s a new attraction calling people to this gorgeous Caribbean island. The Reggae Marathon, Jamaica’s

Atlantis is a Warm Weather Water Adventure

 It’s hard not to be taken by the beauty of the beaches on Paradise Island in the Bahamas. A natural reef acts as a buffer, calming the waves that gently crash onto its shores and the sun is said to shine 300 days a year. Hollywood was an early fan of

A Walk Through Wales

 Above: Brecon Brecons National Park - photolibrary.com The combination of rich history, ruggedly beautiful coastlines and rich landscapes dotted with sheep combine to make Wales an unforgettable escape. The Welsh are at the top of their game when it comes to hosting tourists and travellers alike. They are proud of their heritage

Ireland Welcomes You Home

 Your Irish Heritage Is Waiting To Be Discovered. It seemed fitting to take my daughter on a trip to Ireland to explore the land of her paternal ancestors. Thanks to the mild oceanic climate, the south and south west of Ireland are a beautiful lush green carpet peppered with towns,

The Campania Contradiction

 Naples and the Amalfi coast —History and a passion for excellence collide under gaze of Mount Vesuvius As our plane made its final approach over the Sea of Sirens the view of the Neapolitan islands of Capri, Ischia and Procida with their imposing rock faces dotted with cliff-clinging edifices and lush