Food & Drink
Palm Beaches, Florida Offers New Fun in the New Year
The sun-drenched Palm Beaches of South Florida is a lush green slice of paradise located between Miami and Orlando. A collection of 39 diverse cities and towns that spans more than 2,300 square miles and stretches across 47 miles of pristine Atlantic Ocean beaches. There’s something for everyone – the
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Living the Movie Star Life in Palm Springs CA
Sipping prosecco poolside while friends float lazily in the cool turquoise water and the nutty one cannonballs into the pool, then freshening up, each in our own master suite, before heading out for another delicious supper… I have to tell you; life could be a lot worse. And although we
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Foodie Events to Flock to in British Columbia this Fall
British Columbia is home to incredible wines, luscious produce and countless creative chefs dedicated to creating an exceptional culinary experience for locals and travellers alike. Check out these three gastronomic foodie events and hot spots this fall. Whistler Cornucopia, presented by BlueShore Financial, is Whistler’s epic Celebration of Food +
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3 Places to Eat Outside Disney in Orlando
To give you an idea of location, Walt Disney World is located approximately 21 miles southwest of Downtown Orlando in Bay Lake, which is one of two Florida municipalities controlled by The Walt Disney Company, the other being Lake Buena Vista. On Hotel Plaza Blvd., you’ll find several hotels to accommodate you and
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Canadian Ale Trails – Family-Friendly Breweries You’ll Want to Visit
There’s no shortage of delicious craft beer in Canada. The beer culture here is bigger and better than ever, with microbreweries popping up in every corner of the country. Now that the patio season is in full bloom, here are some suggestions for family-friendly breweries on the Canadian Ale Trails you’ll
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Confronting Food Fears in Vietnam, One Rat, Crocodile & Snake at a Time!
Walking through the streets in Vietnam is an adventure. Motorbikes are everywhere, outnumbering cars by a huge margin. Crossing the street becomes a test for your nerves as well as your health insurance. Just grit your teeth, step out, stick together and don’t stop. Tonight, our walk through the chaos
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Frugal and Fabulous in Lake Louise
On the slopes I overhear two instructors talking about plans for next winter and their hopes to be hired again at the Lake Louise Ski and Snowboard Resort. One of the pair sums up emphatically: “I know you can make more money in other countries, but (makes a sweeping gesture
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Family Fun in The Historic City of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
With so many stunning beaches on Prince Edward Island, it’s easy to forget that PEI also has one of Canada’s most historic, picturesque, and easily walkable cities. Our family made Charlottetown, PEI part of our itinerary on a summer road trip from Halifax to Quebec’s Magdalen Islands, and we’re so glad we did! Here
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Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia: Captured in Living Colour
As the ocean breeze fills the sails of the schooner Amoeba and she heels to one side, I brace my feet against the rail and drink in the crisp salt air and incredible coastal scenery surrounding us on all sides. The stark white and red of the Kidston Island Lighthouse stand in bright contrast to the browns and
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O Canada, O Yum! Eating Your Way From Coast to Coast, Across The True North
I’m a proud and grateful Canadian. I think most of us, whether newly arrived from other countries or raised in families that have lived here for generations, realise that we live in a special part of the world. This country boasts stunning landscapes, plentiful natural resources, a [mostly] harmonious blend
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