Japan’s Coolest Island Escape

hokkaido

The island of Hokkaido is a wonderland of snow-dusted landscapes, crystal-clear lakes and rich traditions. Hokkaido feels like a seasonal snow globe. In the warmer months, brightly coloured flowers blanket rolling hills, while autumn’s rich tones sweep across mountain towns. Come winter, snow glistens on the water, casting a magic that’s hard to replicate. The […]

The Top Adrenaline Fixes in New Zealand’s Adventure Capital

Queenstown

On New Zealand’s South Island, Queenstown proudly calls itself the Adventure Capital of the World — and with good reason. This scenic lakeside town has a knack for coaxing even the most sensible travellers into trying things they’d never attempt anywhere else. From carving a jet boat through a narrow canyon to plunging headfirst off […]

Checking In: The Algonquin Resort

A fresh look at an iconic hotel in St. Andrews by-the-Sea, New Brunswick. When The Algonquin first opened in 1889 on the shores of New Brunswick’s Passamaquoddy Bay, it was a grand hotel stop on the Canadian Pacific cross-country railway. The town of St. Andrews by-the-Sea, where the hotel sits on a hill, was a […]