When travellers speak of Isla Mujeres they conjure images of pristine white-sand beaches and crystal clear blue-green waters. The streets of the Artisania are hustling with tourists, and the bars and restaurants are bustling with revellers. The ferry arrives every hour, bringing more visitors to this island paradise. Taxis and golf cart rentals par...

Tampa's downtown riverfront has bloomed in the past decade or so, with the splendid Riverwalk connecting museums, parks, restaurants and other attractions. Slip on your walking shoes and head out for a day of history, art, terrific food options and people-watching.​ Rivers were essential to the commercial viability and growth of cities, and from th...

E-bikes, wine and beer in Osoyoos, British Columbia The small Okanagan town of Osoyoos at the Canada-US border in British Columbia bats above its weight in tourism prowess. Osoyoos is Canada's desert and home to the warmest Lake in Canada . Now, this is my kind of safari. Rather than tracking lions, elephants and rhinoceros, my wife, Kerry, and I a...

Western River Expeditions is highlighting four whitewater destinations that provide access to hiking trails so remote they are generally only reached via the river through the conveyance of a raft. Cataract Canyon, Colorado River, Utah Indian Creek Falls (3.5-miles roundtrip) This hike takes in a spectacular seasonal waterfall, towering 2,000-foot ...

Yosemite's Tuolumne County has launched a new trail guide to help travellers navigate the great outdoors in northern California Located 2.5 hours of the San Francisco Bay Area, Yosemite's Tuolumne County spans California's Gold Country, High Sierra and the lion's share of Yosemite National Park. Covering an area of just over 1.45 million acres, it ...

On the water is the best place to experience the capital of British Columbia. Harbour seals certainly know how to make an entrance. This particular playful, silver-and-black mottled marine mammal unexpectedly pops up to say hello just a flipper length away from the left side of my kayak. Harbour seals are a friendly and curious sort and love to gra...