What You Need to Know When Buying Cruise Travel Insurance

 More and more people decide to plan a cruise for their vacation these days and with such a growing number of travelers interested in this type of holidays, it is important to know why having a cruise travel insurance is crucial. In this article, we will give you some tips about

RIU Bambu: Seven Days to Recharge

 Pulling up to the sleek front entrance of the RIU Bambu you can see right through the lobby, past the pool and to the sun-filled, palm tree populated beach and, you know you’ve come to the right place. The recently renovated, Riu Bambu sits among of cluster of five separate

Calypso Rose Gives the NAC a Night to Remember

 Photos by Andre Gagne Calypso Rose overlooked the National Arts Centre floor plan for Southam Hall, where she would be performing. She looked at the auditorium seating and asked the staff: "But where will they dance?" Before they could answer, she answered her own question.  "Don’t worry. I’ll have them

Do yu ting . . . at Meliá Braco Village in Jamaica

 Photos by David Massy If you are looking to escape the doldrums of winter and get rejuvenated, head to Jamaica. A predominantly English-Caribbean speaking country with a strong multicultural influence — the Taíno Indians, the Spanish colonizers, the English evangelizers, the black Africans and some communities of Hindu — Jamaica

Flee to the Keys & Hawks Cay Resort

 Now that it’s cold, our minds just naturally turn to heat and how to get it. This year, escape to the place that inspired Ernest Hemingway’s classic novels, that has the best ceviche and key lime pie you may ever taste and has breathtaking beauty. With a chill, Caribbean-esque attitude

Decompress with a Cayman Islands Reboot

 A British Overseas Territory, the Cayman Islands are unlike almost all other Caribbean Islands. As an international financial centre, residents are educated, affluent and benefit from the wealth of indirect taxation. Head to the Cayman Islands for a personal system reboot. No green juice required . . . the hot

Silversea: Discover The Gold Standard in Cruising

 A privately owned Italian cruise line that is recognized as the gold standard in luxury cruising, Silversea’s new class of elite vessels are designed with more space for fewer guests, where travelers experience adventurous voyages to remote regions while enjoying the highest levels of personalized service. Silversea sails to the

Tips for Planning Your Desitination Wedding

 It's the height of wedding season, so Paradisus Resorts – offering ideal settings for destination weddings – has tapped their Corporate Romance Manger, Marilyn Cairo, to compile the Top Ten Expert Tips on the “dos” and “don’ts” of planning the perfect destination wedding to ensure your big day is flawless and

The Ottawa Art Gallery Celebrates Winterlude 2016

 It’s that time of the year, Ottawans. Winterlude is here again, beginning on January 29th! The Ottawa Art Gallery has announced a partnership with Winterlude and Chill Factor of the Downtown Rideau BIA. This partnership will bring a series of events that are sure to delight attendees of all ages.

Discover the Hidden Secret of the Dominican Republic at Casa De Campo

 If you are looking for first class hospitality, gracious service staff, luxurious accommodations and a Caribbean resort experience like no other, Casa de Campo is the place. Located on the southeastern coast of the Dominican Republic, this spectacular 7,000-acre resort, residential community and tropical playground is a golfer’s paradise 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

The Royal Treatment with Paradisus

 Punta Cana has become one of the most popular year-round tourist destinations in the Caribbean. Its name refers to the cane palms in the region, and literally means “Tip of the White Cane Palms.” Its climate is constant, the temperature warm and the land absolutely beautiful. Located at the junction

Disney will deliver in ways beyond your imagination

 When it comes to creating an extraordinary world of escape, there is nobody who does it better than Disney. Whether you are nine or 90, it is impossible to come away from a Disney experience and not be amazed by it, even awestruck, and completely relaxed and renewed. Disney has

Wining and Dining at the Ottawa Wine & Food Festival

 I have lived in Ottawa for a mere two months, but the city has already given me so many unforgettable experiences. Entering my third month of life in the capital, I made a conscious decision to make the most of my time here and find new ways to embrace the

Aruba: One Happy Island

 Bon Bini, which is Papiamento for welcome, is how you will be greeted when you arrive in one of the most remarkable Caribbean destinations. The island boasts many beautiful postcard perfect beaches, diverse accommodations, and the famous Arikok National Park - just the beginning of a plethora of reasons why

Fulfill your Wanderlust and Travel the World in Just One Day!

 Traveling is such a beautiful thing. To see and to experience unknown culture is a definite learning experience -- such picture perfect sights can be absolutely breathtaking. The only problem is being able to afford this luxurious experience as well as being able to afford taking time off work. Well,

Some Day at the Beach! Destination Weddings: Cuba

 When my brother-in-law announced his intention to wed in Cuba, my wife Trine literally jumped for joy. She had seriously considered holding our wedding party on a beach in the Caribbean, so she could get hitched while barefoot in the sand. I was happy too – I like a beach vacation