Crack! went the gavel as the auctioneer announced I had won the five-day trip to Rome for an audience with the pope and a tour of the Vatican — completely by accident. Having always dreamed of a trip to Italy, I’d raised my hand for an opening bid far outside my budget, certain that one…
Regular Travel and Public Health Measures Can’t Coexist: Canadian Airport Council
International arrivals at Canadian airports are so backed up, people are being kept on planes for over an hour after they land because there isn’t physically enough space to hold the lineups of travellers, says the Canadian Airports Council. The council blames COVID-19 protocols and has called on the federal government to do away with…
Closer Travel Spots Gain Appeal as Average Gas Price Tops $2 a Litre for First Time
Gasoline prices are showing no signs of letting up as the average price in Canada tops $2 a litre for the first time, upping the appeal of getaway spots closer to home. Natural Resources Canada says the average price across the country for regular gasoline hit $2.06 per litre on Monday for an all-time high….
Lighten Up!
As flights go, it was ordinary. Still, the trip stands out in my memory as one of my all-time favorites. That’s because I traveled light. I flew to Dallas in the morning, participated in a luncheon event, saw the sights in the afternoon and returned home later that evening. It was so simple. No luggage,…
The Many Flavors of Spain
Spain manages to pack a lot of great food traditions inside its borders, and while some dishes are ubiquitous, many have specific regions of origin. Circling Spain’s regional map is a bit like flipping through a Spanish cookbook. Andalusia Situated along Spain’s southern coast, the menu is seafood-heavy. Various types of fried fish are common….
Travel for Two: All-Inclusives Remove the Surprise Costs From Resort Escapes
By Mary Ann Anderson From Tribune News Service When my husband and I married more than 30 years ago, we honeymooned in Jamaica at an all-inclusive, all-couples resort. Until our travel agent told us about it, I wasn’t really aware of all-inclusives, but I liked the concept. Everything was built into one price, including airfare…
Take a Boat Ride Through Natural History in the Nation’s Largest Underground Lake
By Nancy Clanton From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution ATLANTA — You can take a boat ride on this Tennessee lake and not have to worry about getting a sunburn. The Lost Sea, America’s largest underground lake and a registered national landmark, is about two hours up Interstate 75 from Atlanta in Sweetwater. It is part of…
Design Firm Studio 11 on How to Evoke a Feeling of Home in a Hotel
When travel is stressful, a great hotel can gently help harried and weary souls relax. Thoughtful design goes a long way towards making travelers feel comfortable, and it starts right at the front door. Kellie Sirna, founder and principal of design firm Studio 11, said she likes to evoke that “home away from home experience”…
Green Hotel Mr. C in Miami Infuses Sustainable Travel With Luxurious Features
By Gina Salamone From New York Daily News MIAMI — Living a green lifestyle doesn’t always mean having to make sacrifices. Mr. C, a luxury hotel in the Coconut Grove area of Miami that stresses sustainability, offers posh amenities like a rooftop pool and cabanas overlooking Biscayne Bay while being certified gold-level by the Florida…
History Is Deeply Rooted in Cinque Terre Wine Country
Standing with arms outstretched in the sun on his steeply terraced vineyard above the Ligurian Sea, Alessandro Crovara told us proudly, “This is my office.” My husband and I had come to Cinque Terre at our daughters’ recommendation during a longer trip to Italy. We were ready to soak up the five seaside towns and…
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