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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 ability to right themselves), swimming–while restricted with lifejacket and in current–is also a real possibility....Read More

If you’re going on holiday with your family, then you’ll want to know that your family travel insurance actually does cover you. Here’s how to get the best family travel insurance. 1. You’ll need to know what you want it for. Will you just opt for health insurance? Do you just want to insure your luggage and personal possessions? You won’t want to think that you’re covered on your household...Read More

Why? We’ll tell you why! Vancouver, the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island and the surrounding Gulf Islands are all blessed with breathtaking landscapes. BC is home to a vast diversity of mountains, rivers, beaches, forests and parks to climb, run, comb, hike or stroll on warm summer days or evenings. Renowned for the steep and the deep of its world-class ski terrain and wonderful beaches, BC is bustling with energy and...Read More

From Barcelona to Istanbul, tales of Mediterranean history capture our imagination while idyllic, sun drenched islands, dramatic coastlines and picturesque scenes make this one of the world’s most romantic destinations. In a recent Ensemble poll, the top three romantic spots chosen were the Greek Islands, French Riviera and Venice. Next came the island of Mallorca followed by a tie between Italy’s Amalfi Coast and Spain’s Costa Del Sol. All are...Read More

When asked for tips for traveling with pets, Kimpton Hotel pet ambassadors had these recommendations: 1. Always have fresh water on hand. We pets don’t mind drinking right out of the bottle. 2. Have pet tags. Make sure pet identification tagsinclude our final destination information and, forinternational trips, bring official proof of rabies vaccination to avoid any problems at the airport. 3. There’s no place like home. Bring us pets...Read More