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by Wendy Fougner A few years ago we embarked on a family vacation to new destinations with heritage connections. Our journey spanned seven countries in Scandinavia and the Baltics over the course of three weeks: Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania. A bit of a whirlwind though a thoroughly enjoyable trip with plenty of culture and novel experiences. We flew from Vancouver to London, then London to Oslo....Read More

by Barbara BroadbentA few year ago, Ian and I enjoyed a wonderful week in the Mediterranean on Windstar’s Windsurf, a 5-mast luxury yacht. We sailed from Venice down the east coast of the Adriatic, ending in Athens. Windstar’s award-winning service gives you the ability to choose, so you can enjoy what you like, when you like and with whom you like. Unusual and enchanting ports offer you glimpses through history,...Read More

by Wendy Fougner Over the years, Bruce and I have stayed in countless hotels for business and pleasure, and they have run the gamut of cost and style – from hovel to palace. The hotel chain that we keep coming back to is the Radisson Blu. The service is fantastic and consistent across the chain, and for a higher end hotel, the Radisson Blu provides great value. Over the past...Read More

by Lesli Heron  For some people with wanderlust, the lure of exotic lands and people so unlike home are what keep them going. For others, it’s the opportunity to immerse themselves in history and culture. Luckily, travel to the various regions in Asia satisfies most travel hankerings. One location you might consider adding when travelling to the more well-known travel destinations of Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos, is Burma (Myanmar). You...Read More

Last May, Lynn and her husband Bill went on an amazing safari trip through Southern Africa, visiting Cape Town, Johannesburg, Namibia, Botswana, and Victoria Falls. We decided to sit down with Lynn and get all the details on her adventure! Q: What inspired you to embark on this adventure? A: I had been all over – through Asia, South America, Europe, Australia – but not yet to Africa. Bill had...Read More