Where to Travel in November and December 2026, Starting With Canada’s New Non-Stops
Seven destinations answer the question of where to travel in November and December this year, from the only non-stop between North America and the Canary Islands to Vancouver’s first direct link to Hokkaido. The question of where to travel in November and December has a different answer this year, because the map changed. Air Canada‘s […]
Peterborough, Ontario: Where to Eat, Drink and Explore in the Kawarthas
Where to eat, drink, and explore in Ontario’s laid-back Kawartha Lakes hub. By Jesse Ship Set where the Otonabee River threads through Ontario’s Kawartha Lakes, this easygoing city of red-brick storefronts and waterfront parks is anchored by the Trent-Severn Waterway’s Peterborough Lift Lock – the highest hydraulic lift lock in the world – and ringed […]
Enchanting Ecuador
The mainland steals the spotlight on a journey through the Amazon rainforest and Andean volcanoes. -By Ann Ruppenstein Soaring through the sky staring at the imposing snow-capped Tungurahua volcano while swinging from the edge of a cliff perched 2,660 metres above sea level, I’m having trouble finding the courage to raise my arms up in […]
Canada’s Best Family Destinations, From Coast to Coast
These Canadian spots deliver the ultimate summer vacation for every age. Family travel means something different to everyone. Maybe you’re coordinating grandparents and small kids on a cross-country flight. Maybe you’re just trying to find a beach that works for a fearless ten-year-old and a toddler at the same time. Either way, you’re in good […]
Green Means Go: Eco-Friendly Travel Essentials our Editors Love
Smart, sustainable gear that treads lightly while helping you roam farther. Tentree Ruxton Packable Backpack — $78 Made from recycled polyester, this lightweight daypack folds neatly into its own pocket, making it an easy add to any carry-on. True to its name, the brand plants ten trees for every item sold, contributing to reforestation projects […]
Borneo to be Wild
A journey across Sabah, guided by wildlife and waterways. By Steve Gillick The Sabah Tourism Board’s slogan, Feel Sabah North Borneo, speaks to a deep-rooted connection with wilderness, wildlife, and serenity. It calls to travellers seeking a place where escape feels not just memorable, but meaningful. The island of Borneo is shared by the Malaysian […]
Magical Maui: A Slow-Travel Guide to the Valley Isle
By Ann Ruppenstein Hoʻomau: to continue, persist, renew, perpetuate and persevere. A different Hawaiian word of the day is placed against my pillow each afternoon at the Wailea Beach Resort – Marriott, Maui, but this first card—describing Hoʻomau—resonates most. It speaks to the way Maui protects its land, culture and identity, and to the responsibility […]
Quick Trip to Nassau & Paradise Island
The ultimate Bahamas travel guide: where to stay, eat and explore. By Ann Ruppenstein With powder-soft beaches and impossibly turquoise waters, Nassau and Paradise Island deliver the Bahamas most travellers imagine—but there’s far more here than a stretch of sand. Snorkel through an underwater sculpture garden, follow in the footsteps of James Bond, linger over […]
A Slow-Travel Guide to Liguria, Italy
Italy’s Riviera reveals its beauty most to those willing to slow down. Here’s a designer’s guide to Liguria’s architecture, cuisine and coastal rituals. Between the French border and La Spezia, Liguria is a postcard of sun-washed villages clinging to the cliffs. Trains rattle along the edge of the Mediterranean, slipping through tunnels, while sea-salted air […]
The Best Hotels for a Christmas Escape
Whether you want a tree waiting in your suite, a Christmas morning spent snorkelling with sea turtles, or a fireside feast in Bavaria, there’s a perfect December escape calling your name. For some, the perfect Christmas morning smells like pine trees and cinnamon rolls. For others, it smells like sunscreen and a piña colada. If […]