Travel Stories

Riviera Rose and the Douro River

Sailing the famed river aboard one of Riviera Travel’s newest ships blends Porto’s charm with wine, culture and relaxed luxury. Liz FlemingOur adventure begins in the ancient Portuguese city of Porto, where the waves of the Atlantic Ocean meet the...

In Conversation with James Rodriguez

Vanessa Lee asked James Rodriguez, President of Atlas Ocean Voyages about the company’s momentum, a new ship and the booming Expedition and Exploration market.James, Atlas Ocean Voyages has evolved its brand this year. What’s at the heart of that transformation?Our...

The Wild Horses of Sable Island

A Parks Canada National Park Reserve, this remote spit of sand off the coast of Nova Scotia in the midst of the restless Atlantic Ocean sustains a diverse ecosystem, including the feral horses, which are not simply wild, but woven into...

The Adriatic - from Croatia to Montenegro

Exploring and enjoying two countries with fascinating and different coastlines DIANA BALLONTHE WAY WE TRAVEL SAYS A LOT about our personalities. My preference is to gravitate toward edges, places where land meets sea, where history and modernity co-exist, and a bit...

North to Alaska

Sailing from Vancouver to Seward on a 7-day voyage on Silversea’s Silver Nova – one of Alaska’s most luxurious and scenic adventures.VANESSA LEETHE LAUNCH OF THE Silver Nova in 2023, followed by sister ship, the Silver Ray in 2024, introduced...

Belfast's Entertaining Music Scene

From traditional to modern, you’ll find it in this UNESCO City of Music SUZANNE MORPHET“We can get tickets to see Van Morrison live in Belfast!” my husband announced one evening about a year ago, his face lighting up. “For his birthday!”...

Springtime on the Danube

A fabulous luxury river cruise on the lovely Danube with superb cuisine and impeccable service.VANESSA LEE It was late April in Vienna when we boarded our fabulous Riverside Luxury Cruises river ship for a 7-day cruise along the Danube towards Slovakia...

Staying Places: Naturally Pacific Resort

Campbell River’s greatest surpriseThe small town of Campbell River on Vancouver Island has a fabulous surprise waiting for those looking for a great getaway – Naturally Pacific Resort. Built on the edge of a beautiful golf club perfect for summer...

Staying Places: Palé Hall

Palé Hall: country-house elegance in Northwest WalesFrom celebrity sheep to guests including Queen Victoria and Winston Churchill, this Snowdonia-area hotel has stories to tellGuests at five-star Relais & Chateaux property Palé Hall in North Wales can drift off to sleep...

Celtic Comfort: A Welsh Escape

When you introduce yourself to North Wales, you make a friend for life. Doug WallaceNOW THAT “OFF THE BEATEN TRACK” is a holiday requisite, the true traveller’s essential, it’s nice to find a place where I don’t have to veer...

In Conversation with John Waggoner

Liz Fleming asked John Waggoner, Founder and CEO of Victory Cruise Lines about their intimate two-ship ﬂeet sailing on the Great Lakes and why this kind of cruise is so appealing to many guests for close-to-home cruising.Victory Cruise Lines returned...

Staying Places: The Langham Melbourne

Indulge in the epitome of luxurySince opening its doors in 1865 in London, The Langham Hotels have been crafting sophisticated yet unpretentious stays around the world, and The Langham Melbourne is the jewel in Australia’s Victoria State capital. The grand...