from A Taste of Elegance, Rudi Sodamin) Feeling the cold this winter? Well if you can’t get away to the tropics, bring a little piece of the tropics to you. This drink is a lovely treat – not to sweet, not too sour. Yield: 1 Serving INGREDIENTS • 2 wedges lime• 1½ ounces spiced rum• […]
Our clients recently returned from a cruise tour of Canada and New England with a stay in New York and shared the highs and lows of their experience. The trip started with a seven-day coach tour that took them from Washington through Williamsburg, historic Gettysburg and onto New York. The couple had this to say […]
The Berlin Wall’s East Side Gallery is a 1.3 km long section of the wall and a memorial for freedom. The gallery has over 100 paintings by artists from all over the world making it the largest open-air gallery in the world. The artwork is moving, inspiring and powerful. Here are some photos of the […]
With 12 alpine bowls, 3 glaciers, 200 marked trails and one vertical mile, Whistler and Blackcomb are a must for skiers and snowboarders. Official opening day is just around the corner, on November 24, and many are gearing up for the new season. But if you have never been to Whistler before you may have […]
Although it is much more traditional to visit Paris in spring, there are a lot of advantages to visiting in November instead. Paris in November is quiet, peaceful and reflective. As the temperature drops and the days grow shorter, the number of tourists drastically decreases. There aren’t as many crowds to fight and you have […]
Train travel is a wonderful way to view the outdoors in a comfortable, luxurious fashion. Rocky Mountaineer offers several tours, but one of their short trips is the Whistler Route. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the Sea to Sky region between Vancouver and Whistler. During your three and a half hour train trip you’ll travel […]
Pat and Doug were just in South Africa. If you’ve never been to South Africa, the Lonely Planet describes it as “befitting its position at the southern end of the world’s most epic continent, with more types of terrain than photographers can shake their zoom lens at”. I got a chance to ask Pat about […]
Ah, the Caribbean – fun in the sun on beautiful beaches; palm trees swaying as you dine outside on warm, tropical evenings. What a great place to get away from it all and you’ll find plenty to keep you interested and inspired on these intriguing islands. Whether you’re staying at a boutique hotel, an all […]
For those who live on the pacific side of British Columbia, you know what storm watching is, or have at least heard of it. Extremely popular, storm watching is an outdoor activity (although some places are built for indoor viewing) with wonderful visual rewards. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity and experience. I’d […]
Lynn recently came back from a just over two-week trip through Peru from the end of September to early October. Clinging to the Andes, between the parched coastal desert and the lush expanse of the Amazon rainforest, Peru offers such a wide range of experiences that it can be difficult to choose between them. Lynn […]