There is far too much of New York City to discover in a single visit – some would say even if that visit lasted a lifetime. Trying to narrow down your to-do list when you only have forty-eight hours to spend there is going to be frustrating. You’re bound to feel the need to experience […]
In a famous exchange, F. Scott Fitzgerald once said to Ernest Hemingway: “The rich are different from you and me”, to which Hemingway responded drily, “Yes. They have more money.” To add a modern twist to Hemingway’s quip, it could also be said that they have less cellulite. At least those who visit Cal-a-Vie, an […]
This is the time of year when people scramble to come up with original, and hopefully useful, gifts for friends and family. Here are some that may appeal to the globe-trotters on your list. 1. HEYS CARRY-ON Many airlines are charging for checked luggage now. If you have a relatively short trip (or you […]
As I lay face-up in a compromising position on the hard surface of the table, she hovers over me and our eyes lock. “Do you expect me to talk?” I ask. “No,” she replied. “I expect you to lie……down and relax. I want you to enjoy your Ginger and Pimento Massage.” GoldenEye Beach Ok, so […]
As a former resident of the city, I’ve heard ‘em all – all the wisecracks referring to “Winter-peg”, “Mani-snow-ba” and other witticisms that allude to the city’s chilly temperatures. Indeed, Winnipeg’s blistering cold weather was immortalized in the 1992 song, “Prairie Town”, which was penned by homegrown music legends Neil Young and Randy Bachman. To […]
“Got the Nordic poles? Check. First-Aid kit? Check. Bear spray? Yup….And we’re ready to go!” our hiking guide proclaims. “Do you mean ‘bug spray’?” I ask, with slight trepidation in my voice. “No, I meant ‘bear spray’….But don’t worry – it’s usually just a precaution”. Hiking at Monica Meadows And so, another group of urban […]
City dwellers suffering from urban-related afflictions – too many late nights, too many lattes and maybe even nomophobia (the fear of losing one’s cell phone) can find relief at Grail Springs, a health spa and wellness retreat located in Bancroft, Ontario. Here you can escape the Big Smoke for the chance to relax and unwind […]
In celebration of Arizona’s centennial this year, it is fitting to pay tribute to some of the State’s best resorts located in this desert land that is known as a mecca for health and wellness. Mii Amo at Dusk Canyon Ranch Tucson With a health and healing centre run by a staff of medical experts, […]
Although it’s been a relatively mild winter this year in Canada, the idea of traveling to a place colder than where you live may seem a bit odd. But a trip to Québec’s capital to experience the best that winter has to offer is definitely worth bundling up for. From the annual Carnaval de Québec […]
“Welcome to Winnipeg!” the WestJet flight attendant announced as our plane landed amid flowing palm trees on a November afternoon. There was a brief moment of silence before the passengers erupted into laughter. It was a cruel joke, but one we didn’t mind being on the receiving end of. We had, after all, just landed […]
