Traveling post-retirement is an excellent way to put all those years of hard work to good use. Whether you decide on jetting off to the Maldives, or prefer more of an urban break in a place such...

Life is changing significantly and it has changed in many ways already. Humans are very peculiar and their qualities are also very different. People have different types of interest and traveling is one of them. Travelers are...

By Pamela Lovegren— “Do you know English?” asked an adorable Parisian girl strolling by with her friends. Naturally, I responded “yes” and she inquired “will you please sign a form supporting the deaf?” Mesmerized by the sight...

Nothing is more exiting to me than visiting new countries. Each quest is unique and offers the traveler the opportunity to gain new life experiences. My hope is that I share a bit of sunshine with those...

Russia is a country of intrigue where misconceptions and surprises abound, and I’ve always been curious about this nation.  But honestly, the disturbing thought of a KGB operative kidnapping and persecuting me did cross my mind.  How...

By Irene Seah of Perth Tourist Centre— Each one of us has their own bucket list, which mainly consists of the destinations that we want to visit. You have climbed the Eiffel Tower in Paris, travelled to...

By Carol Lovegren Miller— “’Captain Will’, what happens if I push 911 on my satellite phone?” “Nothing, there is no search and rescue in the Yukon.” It is up to you to arrange your own rescue. We...

Spring has arrived, with temperatures creeping into the 70s in the North. That means it’s time for snowbirds to go back home! You’ve been away from your family and friends for three months or longer, and you...

By Norine Rae— As a travel enthusiast I have found that cruises are a great way to see the world. Enjoying ports of call, wonderful food, activities and relationships all without the hassle of pulling your luggage...

By Pamela Lovegren− The marketing department of Viking River Cruise made a brilliant move to advertise during the Downton Abbey PBS Masterpiece series. Viewers who appreciate the setting of the show will be enthralled with the “Grand...

This fall experience the best of Chicago.  Overlooking Grant and Millennium Parks, the Fairmont Chicago features 687 guest rooms including 65 suites.  For our more discerning guests, reserve our exclusive lifestyle hotel experience, Fairmont Gold. mySpa is...

Every year for the past 20 years, Fairmont Royal York hosts an annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on the last Friday of November; a free event for anyone to attend located in our historic lobby.   It takes a...

By Claire Lovesti− Catching rays is on my list for top ten things that I love most, and even though I’m not picky about where the sun’s coming from, there’s something special about Antigua that I just...

After being trapped indoors for months, the sky is clear and the summer sun is shining, making it the perfect time to get out and explore the best that North America has to offer. Fairmont Hotels &...

By Sarah Green – As the Northern Hemisphere leads towards summer, the extreme heat may be too hot for over 50s who are looking for a more moderate temperature.  Interestingly enough, Sydney, Australia boasts 340 days of...

By Bonnie Carroll– Sensational scenery with City Adventures and Pleasurable Plates   I recently took the Amtrak Coast Starlight train from Santa Barbara to San Jose where I transferred to a CalTrain for Palo Alto to meet...