Great Getaways
Booking B&Bs
Here's what you need to know before you book your stay at that cozy bed-and-breakfast. read »
Top spas are more about wellness (and good food) than beauty
Today's spas are more about integrating cosmetic treatments such as facials, manicures and pedicures into more holistic approaches for well-being. read »
Surfing and sipping: A Taste of Vancouver Island
Picture, if you will, Victoria, BC, on a summer’s evening. Couples stroll beneath the hanging flower baskets of the Inner Harbour, buskers play instruments, and music wafts out to yachts bobbing at anchor. After sunset, when thousands of lights illuminate the stately lines of the Legislative Buildings, romantics might ride a horse-drawn carriage around Beacon [...] read »
Deerhurst lives up to its reputation
It’s tough to find fault with Deerhurst Resort, which recently graced the cover of the 2006 edition of Resorts & Great Hotels: The Connoisseur’s Guide to the World’s Best. Inside, the profile begins by saying that “Clean air, fresh water, and brilliant scenery captivate the senses at Deerhurst Resort…” Surveys consistently rank Deerhurst as one [...] read »
Real freedom: RV retirement
Bernice and Mogens Jensen couldn’t be happier. If you paid them a visit in their little home and saw them curled up on the couch together, you’d be as likely to think of a couple of Beatrix Potter characters living in a tree trunk as two adults in the midst of retirement. And little is [...] read »
Tips & Advice
Water safety tips everyone should know
Don't let an accident ruin your summer vacation. Whether you're headed to the beach or the cottage, we've got tips to keep you safe in and around the water. read »
Ways to save on your summer getaway
Fretting about the costs of fuel and food? Stretch your travel budget with these 8 ways to save on your summer vacation. read »
Vacation-proof your home
'Tis the season for sun, fun and travel -- and a rise in crime. Here's how to prevent a break-in while you're away. read »
The Zoomer Report
The Zoomer Report: Pumping Iron and Quitting Smoking
A new report suggest pumping iron seems to help curb cigarette cravings and withdrawal symptoms. read »
