(Waypoints Global, October 2019) – Part of the Seneca Lake Wine Trail, Three Brothers Wineries and Estates is home to three wineries, a microbrewery and a café. Owner Dave Mansfield started the vineyard eleven years ago and spent the next few years building it up to 40 acres.

(Waypoints Global, September 2019) – Hawks Cay Resort on Duck Key recently completed a $50-million renovation. Walking into the lobby with gentle soothing colours, palm leaf fans, and rattan furniture, in soft tones, the beach vibe is immediate and soothing.

(Waypoints Global, September 2019) – There is a different feel to the Keys as soon as you are removed from the hustle and bustle of Miami. A soft breeze, gentle murmur of voices and a relaxed island vibe is felt everywhere you turn.

(Family Fun Canada, September 2019) – At the tip of Texas on the Gulf of Mexico is South Padre Island, the longest barrier island in the world.  The island is about 30 miles long, running north and south and only 1/2 mile across at its widest point, making it very easy to navigate. Cars share…

(Waypoints Global, March 2019) – Several years ago we rented a house in Cornwall for a month which gave us loads of time to explore the gorgeous beaches, to enjoy local fish, and explore the area. One of the best evenings was spent at the Minack Theatre, a remarkable clifftop venue that overlooks Porthcurno beach,…

(Waypoints Global, March 2019) – I didn’t realize how many preconceived notions I had about the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador. When I booked my trip, I was looking forward to seeing animals, sea life and a few birds in their natural habitat, but I wasn’t prepared for the vast numbers of sea lions, marine iguanas,…

(Family Fun Canada, February 2019) – Rain spattered my cheeks, a warm wind gently wafted and the sound of distant barking and braying of sea lions could be heard. 6:45 yoga on the top deck welcomed many of us to the Sea of Cortes. The instructor introduced herself and said “we stop for nature so…

(Family Fun Canada, February 2019) – Mentioning to friends I was travelling to Dominica, they all replied, “oh, you mean the Dominican Republic.” No, I mean, Dominica, a tiny island off the coast of Venezuela, close to Guadeloupe, Montserrat and St. Lucia. It has the ocean, mountains and rainforest all within a close range of the…

(Waypoints Global, February 2019) – A boutique hotel composed entirely of sustainably sourced materials fits in with the natural surroundings of the island and serves as a luxurious retreat for guests. Situated on a cliff (with access to Tibay and private beaches), this boutique hotel has a small cluster of villas and bungalows with private…

(Waypoints Global, January 2019) – Jacques Cousteau referred to the Sea of Cortes as the “world’s aquarium”. What he didn’t write about was the beauty of the land surrounding it. On an UnCruise ship out of La Paz, we could enjoy the water with its diverse sea life while admiring the unique topography from the…

(Family Fun Canada, January 2019) – Clinging to the western fringes of Ireland is a long ribbon of road, the Wild Atlantic Way. You drive it to find adventure, and the adventure is the drive. Twenty-six hundred kilometres alongside windswept beaches, on the edge of the highest sea cliffs in Europe. Wild describes the Atlantic…

(Family Fun Canada, January 2019) – The trip started before we even left Canada as I packed my bags with intention. This time, my packing list included items for a local school, one of five schools supported by the resort where we were staying.

(Waypoints Global, December 2018) – Turks and Caicos are some of the most beautiful Caribbean islands I have ever visited, and I have seen many. The colours of the island are surreal turquoise, bright blue, pink and purple all reflected in its translucent waters.

(Family Fun Canada, December 2018) – I don’t think my grandkids would ever say that a weekend with Nana is boring after our wonderfully festive stay in the Waterloo Region!

(Waypoints Global, November 2018) — The Grand River watershed includes all the land drained by the Grand River and its tributaries. At 6,800 square kilometres (2,800 square miles), it’s the largest watershed in southern Ontario.