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Sunflower maze; growing old fashioned memories that follow the sun
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Jump into one of Antigonish County’s swimming holes
Stockholm's delightful day trips
By Rick Steves Stockholm’s inviting medieval centre, leafy parks, top-notch sights, and exciting urban scene make the city a highlight of any Scandinavian vacation. But don’t let Stockholm’s charms blind you to the variety of ...
Luck, weather behind seeing massive monarch migration at Point Pelee
The amazing monarch migration is giving Point Pelee visitors a rare chance to see thousands of the endangered butterflies leave mainland Canada’s southernmost tip at once. And people around the world may even be able to hear the migration ...
Czeching out Prague's top day trips
Few cities can match Prague’s over-the-top romance, evocative Old World charm … or its tourist crowds. To escape the masses and experience more of the real Czech Republic, take a bus or train ride outside of the city to see some of ...
Go for the Smithers' big-mountain adventures and small-town charm
The mountain town of Smithers is the gateway for many northern B.C. visits, as it’s less than two hours by plane or a 13-hour drive from Vancouver. The downtown Alpen Man statue reflects Smithers’ mid-20th-century Swiss influence. ...
Visiting Europe's top university sights
When touring any city, it’s fun to drop in on the local university. But in Europe, universities can be essential sightseeing, as some are home to great architectural, artistic and cultural treasures. In medieval Europe, higher education was ...
Pokémon-inspired pop-up bar coming to Montreal in 2020
Pokémon fans, get ready to catch them all. In June 2020, there will be a two-day Pokémon-inspired pop-up bar in Montreal, according to a press release. Fans will be able to indulge in Pokémon-inspired burgers and cocktails as ...
Experiencing Italy's Renaissance in person
Among the many things I love about Italy is how the Renaissance can be spliced into your travels. Imagine: In Florence you can sleep in a converted 16th-century monastery that’s just a block from Michelangelo’s David, around the corner ...
Hotel Intel: Renovated Tremblant Hilton offers savings on the slopes
By Rochelle Lache Homewood Suites by Hilton, at the heart of Tremblant’s mountain resort, has been renewed from top to bottom. This condo-hotel is practicality personified, with great prices and lots of perks. It is a three-storey ...
The Wonder of Angkor Wat
By Ken Donohue I was told a must-see when in Siem Rea, once the ancient capital of Cambodia, is watching the sun rise over the Angkor Wat temple. So, at 4:30 am, I was bouncing along a darkened road in a tuk tuk, a covered wagon of ...
Checking In: Fairmont Royal York marks 90th anniversary with makeover
By Rochelle Lash It’s regal, but oh so relevant. Fairmont Royal York is marking its illustrious 90th anniversary with a massive makeover that ushers in a fashionable, 21st-century age of hospitality. Seven years of renovations have ...