Canadians know Naples. They’re familiar with Fort Lauderdale. And they obviously enjoy Orlando. But there’s so much more to see in Florida. Here’s are some suggestions from a frequent visitor. Cedar Key This is an isolated, tiny speck of a place on the Gulf of Mexico, roughly 100 km’s southwest of Gainesville. You’ll find marvellous, old wooden buildings perched on stilts over the water, as well as art galleries and casual restaurants. The clean waters around Cedar Key are great for clams, which is a major industry here. Stop in at Tony’s for a clam chowder that has often been Read more
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As a board member of the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW), I was privileged to spend a week in Bogota, Colombia earlier this month. I didn’t see a lot of the city, but I spent a good deal of time in the old, Candelaria district, which I found utterly delightful. Here’s a slide show of some of the highlights.
I live less than an hour away, but somehow in all my decades living in Toronto I’d never slowed down enough or taken the time to admire north Durham Region. That’s a mistake I won’t make again. I visited recently over two days and found beautiful art and pottery places, sipped some of the goods at a tasty cider operation, witnessed a truly amazing bit of historic architecture, and enjoyed a nice visit to the Lucy Maud Montgomery Manse, as well as a tremendous play about Montgomery’s time living in the region. I was extremely impressed by the creativity and Read more
There’s a new attraction at Canada’s busiest airport. The Greater Toronto Airports Authority’s (GTAA) President and CEO, Deborah Flint, along with Vice-Chairman and President of the Toronto Raptors and Giants of Africa Founder, Masai Ujiri, today unveiled the Humanity art installation at Toronto Pearson. The piece represents a welcome addition to the airport and its focus on human connection and diversity is fitting for its new home given that Pearson connects diverse people and cultures from all over the world. During her speech, Ms. Flint underscored how important this piece—and what it represents—is for Pearson: “I see a lot Read more
As of November 8, international travellers may return to the United States with proof of full vaccination. This marks a major milestone in our country’s recovery—and it’s a moment you don’t want to miss in New York City. Review the full details of the requirements now so you can start planning your comeback. Here are some things to know before you go. EVERY BROADWAY SHOW YOU CAN SEE RIGHT NOW A hallmark of NYC’s resurgence, it’s “lights up” on Broadway once again. Plan a trip soon to see show-stopping classics, revivals and debuts on New York City’s world-class stages. Here Read more
