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Prague

Travel By Mary Ann Simpkins The medieval heart of Europe Prague is one of Europe’s most beautiful cities. A visual delight of Romanesque chapels to Gothic cathedrals and Art Nouveau masterpieces intersected by cobblestoned squares. The Vltava River divides the Czech capital in two. Centuries of culture and often turbulent...

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News and adventure to expand your horizons

Travel Bug By Susan Campbell Embrace the beauty of the ‘brrrrr’ Though some Canadians often set their sights south during the colder months, others are hard-core fans of frozen tundra adventures all year round. That’s why The Polar Adventure Company specializes in catering only to those seeking bucket-list adventures from the...

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Scottish Heritage in Eastern Ontario

Off the Beaten Path By Madeline Kallio Glengarry North enchants the history buff and day traveller alike Well before the Highland Clearances, the founding settlers of Glengarry County came from the Western Highlands in 1773 to the estates of Sir William Johnson of New York and were displaced by the ravages of the Revolutionary...

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Travel as a Family

An epic adventure awaits in Africa Travel is an extraordinary gift, providing unique perspectives, experiences and learning opportunities you likely wouldn’t have within the walls of a classroom. Connecting with new cultures, people and places are part of what makes travelling so special, and this is especially true when you...

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News and adventure to expand your horizons

Travel Bug By Susan Campbell Fancy putting on the ritz in Provo? Now you can. Towering in ethereal splendor above bedazzling Grace Bay Beach, the new Ritz-Carlton Turks & Caicos opened last summer to welcome discerning travellers to a tropical oasis in Providenciales (“Provo”). All impeccably decorated 174 rooms and suites...

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The Sites of Edinburgh

Travel Story and photos by Mary Ann Simpkins “Edinburgh is a very easy city to fall in love with,” says Alexander McCall Smith. The Scottish author adds, “It’s so beautiful; and intriguing.” Draped over seven hills—like Rome—Edinburgh is a living history museum. The streets filled with reminders of its turbulent past. Edinburgh...

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News and adventure to expand your horizons

Travel Bug By Susan Campbell A different kind of travel bubble  The protected pachyderms at Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Sanctuary and Resort in Thailand must get a big kick out of having the chance to observe humans in their natural habitat for a change when guests spend the night in these transparent suites on the edge...

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Travelling Back in Time

Travel Story and photos by Mary Ann Simpkins Centuries-old Germany The Mosel River meanders through a valley bypassed mainly by progress. Vines cling to steep hillsides that plunge to the river. Between vineyards lie medieval towns, castles and remains of the Mosel Valley’s Roman heritage. Trier Our trip began in Trier...

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Trafalgar Sparks a Return to Travel

Offering family-friendly vacations for stress-free travel Trafalgar is preparing to welcome back Canadian guests with the eventual return to travel along with the launch of their fun, hands-on and educational 2021-22 Family Tours program. These family vacations feature experiences that keep each member happy, from little ones...

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News and adventure to expand your horizons

Travel Bug By Susan Campbell Sandals makes a big footprint in Curaçao The little Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao is very excited with this big addition to their hosting options, with Sandals having invested multi-millions of dollars in transforming the historic resort situated on the old Santa Barbara plantation into their...

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