Monthly Archives: July 2014

USA: Massachusetts – In the footsteps of John F. Kennedy

We take a trip back to the 60s to Boston and Cape Cod to explore the villages, beaches, and family homes that inspired John … Continue reading

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New Zealand: Exploring the Coromandel Peninsula

A road trip vacation explores the Coromandel Peninsula of New Zealand’s north island with visits to a Gold Rush Town Museum, a Kiwi sanctuary, … Continue reading

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Northern Ontario: Amethysts and Eco-Tourism

We fly north to the aboriginal community of Fort Severn on the shores of Hudson’s Bay where goose-hunting is vying in popularity with the … Continue reading

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Ontario: Seasonal Splendours

We feature: A summer cruise in the Muskoka Lakes aboard the Segwun, the oldest coal-fired steamship still in operation; a visit to Algonquin Park … Continue reading

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Gaspé, Québec: Exploring islands in the St. Lawrence

A cruise around the Gaspé Peninsula and up the St.Lawrence River with whales, dolphins, gannets, monoliths, fishing communities, canyons and waterfalls on the agenda. … Continue reading

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The 3 R’s in London, Ontario – Relaxed, Renovated and Restored.

I experienced a terrific overnight trip to London (Ontario) the other week.  An interesting City with some fine architecture and which, but for rivalry between … Continue reading

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Prince Edward Island – Confederation Circus, Green Gables and White Sands

A real live circus nearly scuppered the ambitions of politicians when they sailed into PEI and tried to negotiate Confederation – but booze and … Continue reading

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