1 Go white-water rafting on the Coruh riverWith high-volume rapids fed by the snow melt from the Black Sea mountains, this river in north-east Turkey is one of the world’s best white-water rivers. Alternatif Outdoor offers five-day guided rafting expeditions which start and finish in Erzurum and take in spectacular canyons, narrow valleys, ruined castles...Read More

So many ships, so many destinations, so many special offers: Deciding on the best cruise for your next vacation can seem overwhelming. With the right decision comes a wonderful experience combining exciting ports of call, the serenity of being at sea, fine dining, a variety of entertainment and recreational activities and outstanding service – all...Read More

The Okanagan Valley is known for its spectacular vineyards producing premium quality wines that regularly win national and international wine competitions. Few wine-producing regions in the world can match the Okanagan’s combination of mountains, lakes, fresh air and intense sunlight with so many grape varieties. Over a dozen wineries are located in Kelowna with over...Read More

Rafting’s a sport accomplished while sitting down. But don’t confuse it with couch surfing. If you’re in a paddleboat, the guide relies on you for power, meaning forward and reverse strokes on a moment’s notice. And the strokes have to count–you can’t be lazy when things get rough. Since rafts don’t have guardrails (or the...Read More