Holland America’s Canada & New England Discovery Cruise is a Charm

 “Oh, my God. I have never been,” was how Sam explained his decision to join the crew of Holland America Line’s Canada & New England Discovery Cruise. This wasn’t the young Indonesian crew member’s first time working with the cruise line. He had previously sailed to Asia and Alaska, starting

High Praise for Ottawa Little Theatre’s ‘Curious Incident’ On Stage Until September 7th

 The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, the latest production from Ottawa Little Theatre (OLT), opens with the entire cast on stage and the stark discovery of the remains of the neighbour, Mrs Sheers, beloved pet Wellington, lying on the ground, impaled by a large garden fork. Those

Kanata Theatre’s Baskerville is Foolish Fun

 An evening brimming with laughter may seem contradictory for a mystery, yet that’s precisely what Kanata Theatre’s staging of playwright Ken Ludwig’s adaptation of Hounds of Baskerville, with its comedic twist, offers—a bundle of chuckles. The play Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery is set in London in the 1890s and features

Ottawa Little Theatre Continues the Love for Murder on The Orient Express

 Hercule Poirot and the cast of characters from the beloved Agatha Christie who-done-it, Murder on the Orient Express, kicked off the Ottawa Little Theatre’s 111th season on Wednesday night. The novel was adapted for the stage by American dramatist Ken Ludwig, who, if in attendance, would be proud of the masterful

Getaway to Topnotch Resort and Spa in Stowe, Vermont

 Dubbed the Ski capital of the East, Stowe is a charming resort town in the Green Mountains about 40 minutes southwest of Burlington, Vermont. The ski hill that shares its name is the main draw during the winter months, attracting powder hounds from the surrounding states of Maine, New York,

“Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Time of The Temptations” is a Not-to-Be-Missed Musical Celebration

 I Can’t Get Next To You had barely finished when the audience at the National Arts Centre sprang to their feet in raucous applause for the standing ovation. The reaction to The Temptations’ song makes you realize the incredible staying power of great music. The Motown group must have surely
Martello tower in Kingston

Kingston is a Tasty Destination with a Dash of History

 Many years ago, I was driving from Ottawa to Toronto with my nine-year-old son when he asked about Fort Henry, the historic 19th-century British military fortress on the shore of the Cataraqui and St. Lawrence River in Kingston, Ontario. I fondly recall our impromptu stop and the wonderful time we spent exploring

Copper Mountain – Rocky Mountain High

 Forget that it’s easy to get to, that the locals are super friendly, and there is a low-key vibe tied to its mining history. You can even forget that there are 3oo days of sunshine every year, but you can't disregard the 300 inches of fresh powder. If this isn't

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

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