Today’s post includes a look at the World’s 50 Best Beaches, with impressive showings from the U.S. Virgin Islands, Australia, Hawaii and Anguilla. I also look at the places British Airways is recommending as top destinations for 2025, and at new Air Canada routes to Europe, Asia and the U.S.A., including flights to popular spots such as Portugal and Prague. When it comes to travel, it’s pretty much impossible to come up with a definitive list of the best of anything. One could argue Paris is the best city, but how do you argue with New York or Sydney or Read more
Canada
So, you’re a Kamala Harris fan and you feel pretty devastated. I get it. Hey, there was a time when Obama was president and Canadians were stuck with Conservative Stephen Harper as Prime Minister. A lot of Canadians at the time were googling “How do I move to the United States.” But now the snow boot is on the other foot, and it’s disappointed Americans that don’t like Trump who are glancing over the border. I don’t blame you. I’m from California. Oakland, to be exact, the same city Harris was born in. I voted for her. But I’ve been Read more
There was fresh, tender kampachi sashimi, and perfect East Coast scallops on the shell with mornay and gremolata. There was mushroom bibimbap and galbi that was bursting with umami flavour, honey crullers to die for, and delectable craft cocktails. Air Canada last night (Nov. 4) staged a fabulously tasty party at a fine event space in downtown Toronto to announce its 2024 Top 10 Best New Restaurants in Canada. All ten finalists brought one or two of their finest dishes for the media and general public to nibble on. It would’ve taken 10 reservations and a lot of Air Canada Read more
It’s an exciting week in Toronto sports, as fans gear up for some serious Raptors nostalgia. The legendary Vince Carter, Mr. “Air Canada” himself, is back in Toronto to celebrate the retirement of his legendary #15 Raptors jersey. Celebrations kicked off today as Carter touched down at Toronto Pearson and headed to an Air Canada hangar for a very special unveiling – an Airbus A220 decked out with a custom tribute livery featuring Carter’s name, jersey number and signature. “The city of Toronto, and Canada as a whole, has meant so much to me throughout my career,” said Carter. “I’m deeply Read more
It’s that time of year. No, not Halloween. No, not the even scarier U.S. election. It’s time for travel magazines and online publications to issue their suggestions on where we should go in 2025. One of the first off the mark was National Geographic, a publication I have written for in the past. Nat Geo’s top 25 destinations for 2025 has some intriguing destinations including Haida Gwaii in British Columbia, Greenland and Los Angeles. Here’s what they said about L.A. “L.A.’s cultural scene is getting a jolt of new energy. Destination Crenshaw, the largest public/private Black art program in the U.S., Read more
