(NC)-Some Canadians are just discovering what the Mayans knew 4,000 years ago: the Riviera Maya is the place to be. When the region was first settled, it had abundant sea life, rich foliage, consistent sunlight and miles of pure, soft white sand beaches.
Visitors today will find all of the same incredible natural wonders that […]

(NC)-For many Canadians, protecting their home from burglary prior to a vacation is often secondary to preparing for the trip itself. But no matter where you live, your income or your lifestyle, crime is a fact of life. According to the Insurance Bureau of Canada, in 2005, theft accounted for 18 per cent of all […]

(NC)-Enjoying a stress-free vacation is easier than you might think. Whether you’re visiting Florida or taking a Caribbean cruise, here are a few suggestions to help make sure you enjoy your next trip.
“Travel insurance can protect against emergencies or unforeseen events,” said Stan Seggie, president and CEO of RBC Travel Insurance Company. “But travellers […]

(NC)-If Spain was music, it would surely be flamenco: rich, sultry, fluid, layered and impossibly romantic. Traditional flamenco music is surprisingly complex; its simple beauty betrayed by an intricate flourish of hand and finger dexterity that few can master. Every thread of fabric that is woven into the flowing skirts of a flamenco dancer’s dress […]

(NC)-February is the month for love; it’s a time for celebrating relationships young and old, recently discovered and long-cherished. Romance lives on palm-fringed beaches caressed by azure seas; it blossoms under Caribbean skies scented with coconut and jasmine; it reclines on cushioned chaise lounges and luxuriates in its own warmth and comfort.
When you’re ready […]

(NC)-Open the suitcase of almost any traveler and you’re likely to find items essential to any vacation: a digital camera, comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen and travel guides. Increasingly, though, people are vacationing with their laptops too, not necessarily to keep in touch with the office, but to maximize well-deserved vacation time by:
Freeing up camera […]

Some people travel for business and others for pleasure. Whatever the reason for hitting the road, travelers have increasingly sophisticated expectations when it comes to the quality of a hotel.
Hotel guests look at many variables, from the property’s amenities to the friendliness of the staff and, of course, price. But the one attribute prized […]

The Internet has revolutionized the way Americans make their travel plans. We log on to find the best price on everything from airline tickets to rental cars to hotels. The Web is also a wealth of information on popular travel destinations. In fact, according to the Travel Industry Association of America, approximately 64 million Americans […]

If you’re planning a vacation to London, be sure to take advantage of this wonderful city with so much to offer. London is brimming with an array of exciting things to do and things to see for all ages and tastes. As one of the culture capitals of the world, London holds sight seeing and […]

If being cooped up inside for days or weeks on end is giving you the urge to travel this winter, you’re not alone. A change of scenery can be just the cure for cabin fever – whether you travel across the country or just to the next town over.
But unpredictable weather can present some challenges […]