by Diana BallonPublished in A Taste for Travel Looking for an easy lakefront escape without having to board a plane, don a mask and navigate airports? If you are an Ontarian, Burlington just might be the thing. I was amazed to discover so many things to do in Burlington. Its vegan food scene, luxurious new Continue Reading
Great Canadian RV Trips
Coast to coast, there’s much to experience and explore across Canada. And there’s no better way to discover this vast and beautiful country of ours than hopping in an RV and driving through our postcard-worthy provincial parks, UNESCO World Heritage sites and visiting national monuments. We highlight six routes that allow you to choose your own adventure, whether it’s driving across the country or visiting a regional gem.
Weekend Away: These Romantic Ontario Inns Are Ready to Indulge
Hoping to escape mundane domestic routines and find a luxury destination for you and your paramour? Or maybe you want to nurture a blossoming new relationship? Look no further than these bucolic Ontario retreats this spring—and summer and fall!
Taking Flight: Wine tastings go virtual
Drinking wine is part of an experience, whether conjuring memories of a place we once enjoyed that wine—perhaps on a piazza in Italy, or simply at home with the person we love.
Staycations mean you can stay — and get away
The idea for arranging staycations with each member of my family was inspired by a tradition my psychologist aunt initiated many decades ago. When she visited my cousins, she would meet separately with each child and let them direct how they wanted to spend their allotted time together. Fast forward about five decades, and I decided to make a similar arrangement with my kids – and my husband as well. The same sentiment applies — to make each person and each relationship special.
Secrets to Better Sleep After Menopause
According to the results of my sleep chronotype quiz, I am a dolphin, which is surprising. My kids would classify me more as a bear — at least until I’ve had my first cup of coffee in the morning.
The Restorative Power of Cycling Ontario’s G2G Rail Trail
As a non-driver who loves to travel, being able to explore independently has had its challenges. I started long-distance running, but could only get so far. Then I took up cycling, and the whole world opened up to me:
Pedal, Paddle and Pause
Eastern Ontario lies north of New York State, in an area brimming with quaint heritage towns, lakes, canals and waterways. It
is also home to the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that extends 202 kilometres from Ottawa to Kingston, and is the oldest continuously operated canal in North America.
BOTH OFFBEAT AND OFF-THE-BEATEN PATH, THIS JAMAICA HOTEL IS A BIT JIMI HENDRIX, A BIT ANTONI GAUDI
Jakes Hotel is in a corner of Jamaica populated by cacti and acacia, black sand bays, rugged coastline and savannahs. To get there, you’ll navigate narrow winding roads en route to the south coast, an area of the island almost devoid of any other resorts.
COVID travel: What to know about your next hotel stay
Many of us are itching for the calm environment of a hotel room and a different environment, even if that is just an hour or two’s drive away. But is it safe? That really depends — on your own tolerance for risk, your willingness to take some safety precautions yourself while you are aware, and how much you can trust the hotel you are booking at.