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Restaurants in Banff and Lake Louise. A Toast to Getting Toasty!
3 Mar 2020

Restaurants in Banff and Lake Louise. A Toast to Getting Toasty!

by Debra Smith | Posted in: Canada, Explore | 0

Get toasty by the fireplace at these three hidden lodge restaurants in Banff and Lake Louise. Each one offers something a little extra like a tiny library.

Banff, Banff National Park, Lake Louise
Venice is perfect for singles too
12 Aug 2019

Venice is perfect for singles too

by Debra Smith | Posted in: Europe, Explore, Italy, Plan | 0

Here’s how to enjoy the best of Venice alone, or with a partner Family Fun Canada

food tour, Guggenheim, Italy, Palazzo Morosini degli Spezieri, Venice, Walks of Italy
Five Stunning Rooftops in Rome
30 Jul 2019

Five Stunning Rooftops in Rome

by Debra Smith | Posted in: Europe, Explore, Italy, Plan | 0

Reaching new heights in Rome at these five photo-worthy locations featured in NUVO

Castel Sant Angelo, colosseum, Italy, Minerva Roof Garden, Photography, Rinascente, Roman Forum, Rome, Rooftops, Vatican City
Florence in Focus
23 Jul 2019

Florence in Focus

by Debra Smith | Posted in: Europe, Explore, Italy | 0

How, where and when to take the best photos in Florence. GoNOMAD has the lowdown. 

Mothers and Daughters in Maui
13 May 2019

Mothers and Daughters in Maui

by Debra Smith | Posted in: Explore, Hawaii | 0

Every day can be Mother’s Day in beautiful Ka’anapali Maui. Here’s where to stay, what to see and how to experience the best of Ka’anapali from Family Fun Canada

Hawai'i, Ka'anapali, luxury travel, Maui, Mothers, Sheraton Maui, Westin Maui
Fado: Lisbon’s Bittersweet Music of the Soul
8 Apr 2019

Fado: Lisbon’s Bittersweet Music of the Soul

by Debra Smith | Posted in: Explore, Portugal | 0

Portugal’s seafaring explorers shaped the destiny of many nations. The essence of a sailor’s lonely and perilous life is reflected in the heartfelt songs of fado, Lisbon’s music of the soul. Read this story in the Spring issue of Ensemble … Continued

culture, fado, Lisbon, music, portugal
Stars, Bars and Guitars in Nashville – America’s Music City
6 Dec 2018

Stars, Bars and Guitars in Nashville – America’s Music City

by Debra Smith | Posted in: Explore, United States | 0

Join me on a musical ride around Nashville in my latest story for Family Fun Canada

Yukon Tales from Whitehorse and Dawson
5 Nov 2018

Yukon Tales from Whitehorse and Dawson

by Debra Smith | Posted in: Canada, Explore | 0

Growing up in Winnipeg, I knew about being cold, and I hated it. But I was fascinated by stories of folks who thrived in the Yukon, from Pierre Berton’s books about the Klondike gold rush to Jack London’s The Call of … Continued

Exploring Baja California Sur: Tides and Tequila
3 Nov 2017

Exploring Baja California Sur: Tides and Tequila

by Debra Smith | Posted in: Explore, Latin America, Mexico | 0

Take a road trip in Baja and discover all this exciting coastal community has to offer on Vacaynetwork.com

Baja, Baja California Sur, boat tours, Dining, Hotel California, surfing

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