The Thompson Okanagan region is located in the south of British Columbia, Canada’s westernmost province. The Okanagan is characterized by a dry, sunny climate, beautiful landscapes and numerous lakes. This region is most popular for vineyards, skiing, golf, deserts, mountains and valleys. The fruit orchards in the Okanagan produce some of the most delicious fruit […]
Of the 137 islands in the Hawaiian chain, six welcome visitors with a warmth and charm known as the ‘Spirit of Aloha’. It’s easy to slip into the laid back Polynesian way of life. The scented tropical air, agreeable climate and warm waters add to the ease and enjoyment of your stay. The hardest part […]
The superb terrain and the moderate climate make Vancouver Island, BC a Mecca for mountain biking. Active clubs and their members help maintain the numerous trails you will find throughout the island, ranging from easy family tracks to the very difficult rides that will challenge your physical fitness and your technical know-how. In Victoria there’s […]
Three times a week year-round, the legendary “Canadian” links Toronto, Winnipeg, Edmonton and Vancouver, via the lakelands of Ontario and the snow-capped mountains of Jasper National Park in the Canadian Rockies. Not only is the scenery spectacular, the train itself is a piece of history: In the early 1990s, without the funds to buy new […]
Leaping lemurs, Madagascar Who needs Paramount Pictures when Madagascar’s inhabitants have seemingly escaped a cartoon for real? Weird, wonderful lemurs – singing ones, mini ones, even ones sashaying like tipsy ballerinas – iridescent frogs, technicoloured chameleons, and laid-back boas trump anything a cartoonist could pen. This private family tour takes in the nature reserves of […]
Italy During the first world war, the Italian army constructed a system of metal steps, fixed cables, and ladders in the Dolomites, to enable troops to safely move around the high peaks that were the front line. Today the Via Ferrata allow walkers to take on precipitous routes without the need for climbing equipment and […]
Family vacations are fun—there’s nothing better than planning a weekend out with your spouse and your offspring. However, especially if you have more than one child, things don’t always go as perfectly as you’ve planned. By day four (later if you’re lucky) your kids will probably be pulling each other’s hair, and you might be […]
In search of a trip by railroad in order to discover a few of the more stunning and rugged parts of North America? Have a look at four of Northern America’s most fascinating train excursions. 1. The Rocky Mountaineer The Rocky Mountaineer is perhaps the most hardy and most lovely railways throughout Northern America. Weaving […]
Costa Rica journey Travel Packages San Jose is the capital town of Costa Rica and is conveniently found in the middle of the country, providing visitors with simple access to several of the country’s most well-liked activities. The town lies in the middle of the Meseta Central, or Central Valley, and enjoys a nice climate […]
Calgary is sleeping soundly in the pitch black of an early fall morning when the Rocky Mountaineer train pulls out of Union Station. It’s 6:15 a.m. and most passengers are bleary eyed but for the jumpstart of coffee, lulled into inertia by the fast movement of the train as we zip through the darkness en […]