“Exploration is really the essence of the human spirit.”

Frank Borman
  • Muskoka: An Iconic Ontario Destination and Perfect for a Family Retreat!

    (Family Fun Canada – October 2018) – Muskoka! If you know the area, you know its magic. If you haven’t been there, take the whole family to reconnect and prepare to be enchanted.

  • Victoria BC – A Constant Connection with the Sea

    (Waypoints Global, July 2018) – Everywhere you turn in Victoria, there is a strong connection to nature, whether it’s the ocean or the land, with activities, hotels and restaurants all paying homage in different ways.

  • UnCruise into Hawaii with Marine Life

    (Waypoints Global [Print edition], April 2018) – Our Zodiac skimmed through the quiet early morning waters of the Pacific, all eyes scanning for signs of whale activity, a hump, a fin, a tail or a tiny ripple. An excited hush fell on all eleven passengers. We had been assured of many sightings, but you never…

  • Barrow House

    (Waypoints Global, August 2018) – This luxury country house on the Wild Atlantic Way on the West coast of Ireland captured my heart as soon as I landed on the website. I needed to book one night as we drove a segment of the Way along the rugged coast. Knowing we would be traveling for…

  • Pampering Among the Boulders

    (Waypoints Global, July 2018) – Whether heading to or from your houseboat adventure, a stop at the Boulders Resort and Spa is worth a stop, if only for the tour of the property.

  • Be the Captain of your Own Houseboat in Arizona

    (Waypoints Global, June 2018) – Sapphire blue water contrast with towering red sandstone cliffs, a postcard worthy shot that can only be seen in Northern Arizona. The 186-mile Lake Powell straddles the Arizona-Utah border, with six major side canyons and close to 2,000 miles of coastline.

  • Into the Northwest Passage

    (Inspired Senior Living, April 2018) – Before I boarded, I knew surprisingly little about the Northwest Passage, except that it has more polar bears than humans – and no trees. As I read about the Arctic temperatures in August, and necessity to change schedule according to movements of floating ice, it became a powerful lure…

  • Cobble Beach – Play or Stay

    (Waypoints Global, February 2018) – Driving up to Cobble Beach, this 574-acre elegant resort and spa offers so many activities and amenities, guests coming to stay at the main resort or cottages are also choosing to stay.

  • Canoeing with Salmon on the Sydenham River

    (Waypoints Global, February 2018) – Canoeing among the spawning salmon on the Sydenham River in Ontario’s Grey County was such a special experience, I still think about its magical qualities months later.

  • High Praise on the High Seas

    (Waypoints Global, November 2017) – A memorable phrase by Nietzche reminds us that the goal of life is to become who you really are. Combine that with the gift of time, relaxation, pampering, few decisions, exploring the unknown, and experiencing the opposite of what we encounter in our daily lives. If I made a list…

  • Idaho – A Haven for Outdoor Living

    (Waypoints Global, November 2017) – I stood on the edge of Hell’s Canyon, and even though it sounds like the beginning of a murder mystery, it is one of the major tourist pulls in the Coeur D’Alene, Idaho area. After boarding a 29 ft. boat with Snake Dancer Excursions, we traveled fifty miles upriver even…

  • What I learned Braving the Northwest Passage

    (The Canadian Jewish News, August 2017) – Even though we travelled to the Northwest Passage last year in late August and early September, the tendrils of winter had already reached us, bringing six days of snow, heavy rain and ice…

  • With Paddles in Hand – The Bruce Beckons

    (Waypoints Global, October 16, 2017) – I had kayaked many times but actually taking the time to learn to do it properly helped the overall outcome immensely. Similar to sitting on my dad’s knee thinking I was making the car drive, as Luckily, there is a plan of action that actually blocks pain interpreting receptors in the…

  • Inchydoney Lodge and Spa

    (Waypoints Global, September 13, 2017) – Overlooking the “Wild Atlantic Way” on the southwest coast of Ireland, the Inchydoney Lodge and Spa is an on-trend hotel, as alluring as the beaches in full view of the room balconies, dining room and patio. Go for the highly photo-worthy setting – think slubby linen and a quaint…

  • Cruising Cuba

    After a two hour drive through rural mountain villages in a decommissioned Russian army truck, we arrived at El Nicho conservation area—a nature lover’s dream with hiking trails and a panoramic backdrop of the Escambray mountains.