This a story I originally posted in 2018. PORT DOVER, ONTARIO – I’m feasting on a trio of fine tacos on the sunny patio at Burning Kiln Winery, a few minutes outside of this city. Dusty Zamecnik of Hometown Brew Co., who I met during a tour of the area last year, spots me and comes over to shake hands. “Welcome home,” he says. I’ve taken trips to the north shore of Lake Erie almost every summer the past few years and I definitely feel at home. I’ve grown to love the towns and the rich farmers’ fields and the Read more
November 2022
This was posted on my site following a trip to Jamaica a few years ago. JAMAICA – Almost everyone knows Montego Bay. Ditto for Ocho Rios and Negril. But for many visitors, Portland Parish in the north eastern end of Jamaica is almost unknown. Which is a shame, because it’s one of the most captivating and beguiling areas of this beautiful country; a region of quiet, almost empty beaches, excellent food and outstanding, independent hotels. Here’s one frequent visitor’s suggestions on great things to see and do in Portland Parish and northeast Jamaica. BEACHES Boston Bay is a true gem; Read more
With 15 acres of tropical gardens, swimming pools and white sand beach, the Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino has always been known as a great place to relax. Now, in this age of business and leisure being blurred into “bleisure,” it sounds like a great place to relax AND work. I had a chance to chat with marketing manager Melissa Michaane the other day about a resort and an island I haven’t had the pleasure of visiting just yet. The Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino was the first hotel to debut on Palm Beach in 1959. The resort Read more
Canada Jetlines, the new, all-Canadian, leisure airline, today announced a special flight experience with Gene Simmons, Creator of MoneyBag Vodka & co-founder of KISS, for the launch of Moneybag Vodka. The exclusive on-board passenger meet and greet is set for December 8, 2022, from Calgary (YYC) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and open to the public for ticket reservations. Rockstar, Gene Simmons, will join Canada Jetlines passengers after boarding, where he will share samples of his new MoneyBag Vodka, produced by the Minhas Distillery in Calgary, during an on-board meet and greet before departure. Tickets are currently on sale Read more
Southern Ontario residents will soon have new ways to fly to Cuba and the Dominican Republic. Starting this December, customers hailing from Kitchener-Waterloo can get more out of their tropical escapes with the addition of two weekly direct flights to Sunwing’s 2022-2023 winter schedule. With easy access to the sun and sand in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic and Varadero, Cuba from the Region of Waterloo International Airport, plus a range of resorts to suit all travel styles, residents have everything they need for an unforgettable getaway. “Our relationship with Waterloo International Airport has remained strong since 2009 and we are Read more
