April 24, 2024

Just Back From: The First Annual Bourbon Classic

We're still recovering from the first annual Bourbon Classic in Louisville that took us on distillery tours, to bourbon and food pairing events, and into geeky bourbon workshops. The first of many, we hope. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]

Clark ‘just delighted’ to have former rival running for Liberals

Premier Christy Clark rejects any suggestion the Liberals' nomination race in Vancouver-False Creek didn't go her way. The race featured Clark’s friend, Lorne Mayencourt, and former Vancouver mayor Sam Sullivan, who, with 53 per cent of the vote, secured the nomination. An interesting result to political watchers, since Sullivan upset Clark … [Read more...]

Just Back From: Canada’s Coolest Carnival

You don't have to be in Rio to celebrate Carnaval—why not head to Quebec to party sub-zero style? Think ice hotels, mulled wine, and maple syrup, and you're in for a real treat. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]

Police now using Bait Program for more than just cars

The Bait Car Program now includes more than cars Justice Minister Shirley Bond, police and ICBC have announced that bait property will now be places in Bait Cars. Bond says, "this year's auto crime enforcement month will focus on theft from vehicles. IMPACT and other police agencies throughout the province have committed to protecting valuables and … [Read more...]

Just Back From: Punta Cana

If you think that Punta Cana is all sun-drenched beaches, massaged, and pina coladas, you're right. But there's a grittier side to Punta Cana that is equally as inviting. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]

Just Back From: Dominica, West Indies

A favorite of celebrities and seclusion-seekers, Dominica is not your typical Caribbean experience. Learn the ins and outs of this beautiful, isolated paradise. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]

Just Back From: Wailea Wine and Food Festival

Fodor's editor Nicole Campoy hits the Wailea WIne and Food Festival to sample fine wines and the latest and greatest in culinary creation from around Hawaii. It's a hard life. Read on. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]

Just Back From: Caribbean Food and Wine Festival

We bet you've never been on a safari like the one we're just back from: a Caribbean food-fueled gourmet safari with five stops for five courses. And wouldn't you know it, we're still hungry for more. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]

Just Back From: Food & Wine All Stars Weekend in Vegas

What did I learn in Vegas? Kobe beef (the real kind) is back, chef Masa is amazing, Ghost Horse cabernet is eye-poppingly expensive and delicious, and I've still got lots to eat, see, and do when I go back. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]

Just Back From: The Machine House, Transylvania

We're just back from the spooky-all-year-round country of Transylvania. The region's long, dark history is everywhere from medieval castles to The Machine House, a five year old hotel outside Brasov. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]