Posts Categorized: Travel
Posted on December 09, 2015 by Cheryl Rodewig in Travel
Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park is stunning in winter. The subalpine lakes are frozen and the park is blanketed in snow. Even with more than 400 square miles to choose from, you can see much of it in a day trip from nearby Boulder or Denver. And there’s no better time. The park just celebrated its centennial anniversary this year.
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Posted on December 08, 2015 by Violeta-Loredana Pascal in Travel
Do you like to travel? Of course you do! You are just one of the many like-minded people who love to discover new places, cities, countries, cultures and meet new people and broaden their personal horizon. More than that, studies revealed that traveling is good for your health as well, it actually helps keep your brain and heart in shape!
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Posted on December 07, 2015 by Lavanya Sunkara in Travel
The magic of Crete engulfs you the moment you step foot on this beautiful Greek island, a destination full of warmth, colorful culture, and breathtaking scenery. Located in the southern part of the Aegean Sea, Crete is the biggest of the Greek isles and boasts varied landscapes, from the pink sandy beaches of Elafonissi in the west to the Great Gorge of Samaria in the rugged White Mountains in the South. You’ll fall in love with the vineyards and dreamy villages of Rethymno and be fascinated by the Minoan ruins of the Palace of Knossos near Heraklion. Most of all, you’ll not find more authentic food and nicer people anywhere else in the country. Here, we’ve put together five must-see attractions in Crete.
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Posted on December 04, 2015 by Valerie Caulin in Travel
Do we all love road trips? Yes, we do! Long drives are one of the best travel adventures of all time, yet they can be a little bit different if you have kids in tow facing boredom, tantrums, and that classic are-we-there-yet line.
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Posted on December 03, 2015 by Jessica Buck in Travel
Sunny, sunny Spain; the country famed for paella, flamenco and bull-fighting – there are so many things to love about Spain! With such a rich culture and history there’s little wonder why Spain attracts millions of visitors from all corners of the globe! There are plenty of tourist attractions found in far flung places across the country; from the cosmopolitan cities of Madrid and Barcelona to the family beach resorts found in the Balearic Islands of Majorca, Menorca and Ibiza. Whatever your holiday needs, Spain offers sun, sea and sangria aplenty!
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Posted on December 02, 2015 by Violeta-Loredana Pascal in Travel
Toronto ranked number 4 in 2015 on the world’s top most livable cities list released by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). And that’s definitely not a surprise given how much Toronto has to offer to its inhabitants and visitors. Toronto, as you may know, is the capital of the province of Ontario and the most populous city in Canada. It is a clean, safe city that has an impressive number of cyclists and, you guessed it, attractions for anyone: from natural wonders close to the city to impressive science centers and educative, interesting museums; from many different cultural areas to beautiful, worldwide famous markets; from national historic sites to the famous CN Tower and beyond. So, if you are thinking of visiting Toronto, make sure you plan to stay for several days so that you will be able to visit the most important tourist sites and, why not, even go off the beaten path. Here is a list of things to do and places to see while in Toronto.
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Posted on December 01, 2015 by Cheryl Rodewig in Travel
It’s your last chance to see it: more than 5 million lights choreographed to holiday music on a scale only Disney could do. Walt Disney World’s 20-year tradition, the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights, celebrates its finale this year.
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Posted on November 30, 2015 by Milou van Roon in Travel
In San Francisco, every neighborhood is like it’s own little town: it has its own personality and places to discover. And with its famous cable cars, Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and sea lions, San Francisco seems to not know the meaning of ‘dull moments.’ Discover more about one of the most eclectic cities in the United States.
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