A Luxury Family Hotel in Venice
Your home away from home in this beautiful city. Read my review of the Palazzo Morosini degli Spezieri on Getting On Travel…
Mothers and Daughters in Maui
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…
Fado: Lisbon’s Bittersweet Music of the Soul
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 Vacations…
Stars, Bars and Guitars in Nashville – America’s Music City
Join me on a musical ride around Nashville in my latest story for Family Fun Canada…
Yukon Tales from Whitehorse and Dawson
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 the Wild. I even memorized Robert Service’s poem The Cremation of Sam McGee. So, when I had the chance to visit Whitehorse and Dawson this summer, I packed my bags faster than a gold rush Stampeder. And just like them, I found the Yukon was more than I ever expected.
The Yukon, By the Numbers
The Klondike Gold Rush began on July 10, 1897, when news finally reached San Francisco that gold had been discovered the year before at Bonanza Creek. A million desperate men swore they’d make the trip North to escape the depression that was crushing the American economy. One hundred thousand started, but only …
Cape Town Getaway
Beautiful Cape Town and the surrounding countryside has lots to explore. Read this story on the Family Fun Canada site…
Beaches, Back Roads and Bush of South Africa’s Eastern Cape
Explore the Beaches, Back Roads and Bush of the Eastern Cape of South Africa in this story for Family Fun Canada…
Mandela, Museums and Memories: Notes from Johannesburg, South Africa
This year South Africa celebrates Nelson Mandela’s 100th birthday with tributes and the opening of a new Mandela Trail. Experience Johannesburg’s history in this story for Family Fun Canada…
Mardi Gras is a Family Affair in Lafayette, Louisiana
A Mardi Gras that everyone can enjoy in Lafayette, Louisiana. Family Fun Canada has all the tips.…
Off the Beaten Path in Cuba
A visit to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites shows off Cuba’s countryside and city scene for AAA’s Home & Away Magazine…