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It’s A Great Big World
posted Friday, February 17, 2023
Sometimes the best family memories aren’t made at fancy faraway resorts, but during the low-key days that require less standing in line at the airport. If you’re looking for some family fun, plan an easy, family friendly day trip or overnight getaway in Durham Region! With restaurants featuring tasty kids’ menus, hands-on museums, retro games, […]
posted Monday, December 12, 2022
Groupe Nordik, creators of North America’s largest spa and pioneers in the Canadian wellness industry, has entered the Ontario market with the opening of their third spa, Thermëa Spa Village, in Whitby. This addition is the first under their new Thermëa Spa Village banner and offers a wide selection of experiences dedicated to the well-being […]
posted Tuesday, July 23, 2019
There’s lots happening in Durham Region. Here’s a sample from the Durham Tourism Industry Report. Lisa MacLeod named Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport In a late June cabinet shuffle, the Honourable Lisa MacLeod was named Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport for the Province of Ontario. The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport is […]
posted Monday, April 10, 2017
The 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge was this past Sunday April 9th, 2017. It was an important battle for Canada’s coming of age as a nation and as such, has a major significance for Canadians. It is the largest overseas war memorial and is the centerpiece of a 250-acre preserved battlefield park where […]
posted Tuesday, March 14, 2017
If you are heading south for a beach vacation, you will likely have lots of opportunities to go snorkelling and you’ll want to know more about the full-face snorkel mask. The best part to a full-face snorkel mask is that you can breathe as you would above the water. That’s right, you can breathe through your nose! […]
posted Tuesday, February 14, 2017
One of my biggest pet peeves is when cruise lines offer beverage packages that are not worth their money. You want to get the most out of your vacation dollars and so we would absolutely recommend a beverage package… if it was worth it but more often than not it makes no sense. Here’s why: When […]
posted Monday, December 19, 2016
Do you have avid travellers in your life and are stuck on what to buy them? With less than a week until Christmas, read through my gift guide for some ideas and inspiration. Tilley Hat I first heard about Tilley hats in a gift guide in the paper 7 years ago! While a Tilley hat is […]
posted Tuesday, November 22, 2016
As a Canadian, if you yourself are not a snowbird, you at least know someone, such as your neighbor or your parents, who likes to spend a couple of months in Florida during the winter. Often Florida is the chosen destination but there are a lot of other options out there. You may want to […]
posted Monday, October 24, 2016
London is a destination many people want to visit, and with good reason, but how do you decide what to do in London? There is an abundance of fun sightseeing and activities to do in London. So much so that you could become overwhelmed and either just give up on trying to choose something or […]
posted Monday, September 26, 2016
New Zealand is a compact country that really packs a punch. Incredible untouched landscapes, unique indigenous culture, world-class food and wine and extraordinary geothermal attractions makes New Zealand a ‘must-visit’ country even for the well-travelled. When you think of glaciers, New Zealand may not be the first country that pops into your head but there […]
