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Mother's Day top Canadian Travel Destinations

VICTORIA (WireService.ca) -- A spa retreat on the west coast, a scenic journey near the Atlantic and a hike in one of Canada’s most beloved national parks are among the highlights of Connect Hearing’s Top 5 Tranquil Destinations to celebrate Mother’s Day. Rather than treat Mom to brunch at a noisy restaurant, the nation’s largest network of hearing-health clinics suggests the more conscie ....

WestJet sets new single-day record

CALGARY (CNW) -- WestJet today announced it will fly 54,254 guests today, setting a new single-day record for the airline. The previous record, set on February 26, 2012, saw 52,992 guests fly across the airline's network. The new single-day record comes as Canadians enjoy an extended weekend in celebration of Easter. "We're so pleased to see a record number of guests hopping on board today," s ....

Montreal Getaway offers Two Night Escape for Two People

(NC) — Two hundred years ago in June, the War of 1812 began and that marked a three-year conflict of untold casualties, hardships, and bloody battle ....

Travel Resorts: All Inclusive Outlet adds Jamaica, Dominican Republic and Mexico

Travellers can now book an all inclusive vacation to a Palladium resort in Jamaica; Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic and Riviera Maya and Puerto V ....

Hawaii: Kauai offers Travellers a bit of tropical paradise

From the soaring cliffs of the Napali Coast to the vast chasms of Waimea Canyon, Kauai embraces the senses like no other destination. Explore the isla ....

Ottawa: Tulip festival to move out of NCC parks

The cost of staging the Canadian Tulip Festival on National Capital Commission property is forcing organizers of the popular springtime tourist attrac ....

Bed and Breakfasts: Niagara commemorates Canada's defence -- War of 1812

(NC) — Two hundred years ago in June, the War of 1812 began and that marked a three-year conflict of untold casualties, hardships, and bloody battles between the British of Upper Canada and the newly formed United States. The Niagara region is commemorating this slice of our history all year long with a full slate of events, re-enactments and celebrations planned. To ensure such rewards during y ....

Travel: Arab culture in Abu Dhabi

Arab culture is a mysterious and symbolic lifestyle that mesmerizes an outsider. Taking a trip to Abu Dhabi will expose you to this timeless way of living. There is a feeling of nostalgia in an environment such as this that will leave you craving for more. Secrets lie behind the eyes of those who inhabit this way of life. These secrets circulate around history and ancestral teachings. One can on ....

Canadian Travel Tips for March Break

(NC) — Passport? Check. Boarding pass? Check. Credit Card? Check. Generally, these items are top-of-mind for travelers setting out for a journey, b ....

How to visit Aruba on a budget

If you’ve ever wanted to visit the Caribbean but are wary of the costs, here are some tips for saving you money so you can enjoy a trip to Aruba. ....

Top Ten Travel Tips for March Break

(NC) — An old adage is that wherever you are going on vacation, take twice the money and half the luggage. While it may not be a bad starting poin ....

Travel: What to declare when flying to Canada

(NC) — If flying to Canada is on your horizon, there are a few things you need to know before you arrive. It is illegal to bring in certain foods su ....

Ottawa: Take a Journey to Cuba via Carlingwood Library

Travel on a journey through Cuba with traveller and photographer Alex Bissett as he visits colonial cities, beautiful countrysides and the hideouts of ....

Ottawa: Take a Journey to Cuba via Carlingwood Library

Travel on a journey through Cuba with traveller and photographer Alex Bissett as he visits colonial cities, beautiful countrysides and the hideouts of Castro and Che Guevara, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Carlingwood branch of the Ottawa Public Library, 281 Woodroffe Ave. Register at 613-725-2449, ext. 22, biblioottawalibrary.ca ....

Blissful Weekends: London

West End theatre, some say, equates to New York’s Broadway theatre; many believe that it exceeds it. No matter, its history can be legitimately traced to 1663 with the opening of Theatre Royal at Drury Lane followed throughout the centuries with many other small theatres such the Criterion, the Savoy and Theatre Royal Haymarket. In current times, “Theatreland,” is London’s main theatre d ....

American travels to Iran, gets warm welcome

The images of Iran in U.S. and other Western media have been put there by operatives of a political-military-industrial complex that seeks to demonize Iran, in order to spread more war.  Americans like Iran who travel to Iran can expect the same warn treatment.  The Iranian people, like many Americans, are against Barack Obama's pro-war foreign policies, but would welcome any American, C ....

Iran: Tehran offers modern and exotic travel destination

(WIKI) -- Are you seeking to Travel somewhere both  modern and exotic? Tehran (also spelled Teheran) (Persian: تهران), is the capital city of Iran. A bustling metropolis of 14 million people, it is situated at the foot of the towering Alborz mountain range. Tehran is a cosmopolitan city, with great museums, parks, restaurants, warm friendly people. It deserves at least a few days of your ....

Mexico provides Eco Friendly resort option

I have reviewed my Mexican resort wardrobe, but not the gorgeous hotel we stayed at! Banyan Tree Mayakoba was not only intimate and stunning, but also has countless eco-friendly and social initiatives - and frogs, turtles, birds, iguanas and countless other cute animals running around the resort. (EthcalBella.com) -- If you want to see the beautiful rooms and get the scoop on their et ....

Ecotourism linked to Green Scam

The idea is sound: make people pay to visit environmentally sensitive areas and you can boost the local economy, provide jobs and equipment, and conserve the places you are promoting. But all is not always what it seems. Traveling through some of these areas is, in itself, destructive. The unique flora and fauna of the Galapagos Islands for example are now considered at risk because of over-visi ....

Ottawa Pottery Event: Go from Mud to Beauty on November 17 - 20

From Mud to Beauty Join the Ottawa Guild of Potters at their annual Fall Sale from Nov. 17th - 20th at the beautiful Shenkman Arts Centre, just east of the Orleans Shopping Centre, 245 Centrum Blvd. Browsing through the work of over 50 potters and artists, you will find pieces that inspire you and pieces that you will enjoy using and sharing everyday. Among the many unique handmade items are fun ....