March 28, 2024

7 Reasons to Visit Monticello

Thomas Jefferson's Monticello is an iconic American house with an incredibly rich history. And Jon Meacham, author of Thomas Jefferson out this month, thinks there are at least 7 great reasons to go...now. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]

8 Reasons to Go to Monaco Now

Monaco is a tiny yet glitzy principality that sits along the French Riviera, home to everyone from yacht owners and royals to sports stars. And here are undeniable reasons for you to make the trip. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]

6 Reasons To Go To Hong Kong Now

Fall and winter is the best time to head to Hong Kong—weather is lovely compared to humid summer months, there are festivals galore, and, excitingly, its Hairy Crab season! Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]

Family of plane crash survivor miffed at health care system, but not for the usual reasons

One of the two remaining survivors from a plane crash near Penticton in August can't get a doctor to accept him at Vancouver General Hospital.  Vincent Hannay is out of the intensive care unit at Kelowna General Hospital, and his family wants him back in Vancouver to continue his recovery.  His uncle Rick Hannay says BC Bedline has an … [Read more...]

Nova Scotia: 5 Reasons to Go this Summer

With picturesque, seaside towns and tons of water activities (from surfing to whale watching and white water rafting), Nova Scotia is a perfect summer destination. Here are five reasons to head north now. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]

Five reasons to smile

University of B.C.’s John Helliwell and Dr. Joti Samra, host and psychologist on the Oprah Winfrey Network’s Million Dollar Neighbourhood, talk about some of the most important discoveries in the field of happiness research and key indicators of life satisfaction. 1. It’s not all about the money, money, money “It’s not huge amounts of wealth that … [Read more...]