Here are some of the most rewarding experiences to have in Israel
For a relatively small country, Israel punches above its weight when it comes to the diversity of the experiences on offer. However, unlike Canada, it’s possible to drive from one end of Israel to the other in only eight hours — not that anyone would since there’s so much to see along the way. Whether […]
Baring it all in Baden-Baden at the Friedrichsbad bath house
by Ann Ruppenstein Not one to shy away from immersing myself in the real local culture firsthand, I decided to suck it up for the authentic experience. To be or not to be naked, that is the question. I’m in Baden-Baden, Germany, one of the UNESCO-listed Great Spa Towns of Europe, faced with the decision […]
Meet Tina Hrast, a travel director with Insight Vacations
by Wendy McClung Outgoing, energetic and friendly, Tina Hrast has met many travellers in her 18 years as a travel director with The Travel Corporation’s luxury brand, Insight Vacations. Arriving in Zagreb, Croatia for the company’s first Christmas markets tour of Croatia, Slovenia, Slovakia and Austria, our group was greeted by a welcoming Tina, who […]
Day & Night: See the best of Tokyo, Japan any hour of the day
Tokyo is a world-class city known for its impressive culinary scene, endless shopping promenades and eclectic nightlife. You can feel the energy and excitement of Tokyo on the streets, but you can also find plenty of ways to relax, whether in the parks or way up top on sky-high roofs. We wander the neighbourhoods of […]
The ultimate hidden beach destinations to visit in 2023
The tourism industry rebounded in 2022, reaching 70 per cent of its pre-pandemic levels globally. Airlines continue to add new international routes, hotel refurbishments and new builds are well underway, and now more than ever, travellers, especially affluent ones, are willing to pay more for a one-of-a-kind holiday. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up […]
Here are some of the best things I did on an eight-day trip to Israel
Of all the things I envisioned doing in Israel – from floating in the Dead Sea to visiting the historic Western Wall – one thing I didn’t remotely anticipate was to wind up defacing public property. Yet here I am, feeling like a rebel, with a can of light pink spray paint in my right […]
A tantalizing food journey through San Juan, Puerto Rico
With a blowtorch in one hand and a rocks glass in the other, Dennis Rivera meticulously lights a small pile of tobacco leaves sitting on a slab of wood from a Spanish white oak sherry barrel on fire and places the glass on top to infuse it with the smoke. Rivera, a brand specialist at […]
These are some of the best things to do at Fiji’s Nanuku Resort
After learning I’m the only one who turned up to the studio for morning yoga, instructor Sisilia Cece Nasiga asks if I’d rather do the session in the great outdoors. “Yes!” I exclaim without hesitation — I’m only here for a short time so why be indoors when I could be staring out at the […]
Discover the Dutch Caribbean’s hottest new resort with a heart-shaped and luxury bungalows
As the motor coach pulled out of the airport headed for Sandals Royal Curaçao, couples on board started exchanging how long they’ve been married. “Thirty-two years,” exclaimed one couple. “Forty-four years,” boasted another, causing the bus to break out in applause. “One day!” shouted a pair of newlyweds, garnering cheers all around. It’s a fitting […]
Take a journey through Northern Spain aboard a luxury sleeper train
The scenery encompasses such sights like vivid blue lakes in a scene reminiscent of Switzerland, or the rock formations of Playa de las Catedrales, where during low tide, you can walk through the arches that line the beach. When it comes to pouring sidra — the hard cider originating from the Asturias region in Northern […]