Located in Eastern Canada’s Maritimes, Prince Edward Island is a summertime destination centered around the ocean. From its lighthouses to its PEI mussels to a world-famous redheaded orphan, there is lots to do. It is an easy destination to explore…
Eastern Canada’s forest offers mountains, lakes and forests to explore. The Laurentian Mountains, between Montreal and Quebec City, were once logged. Now protected, La Mauricie National Park features 150 different lakes and a boreal forest for hiking and camping, with…
In central Arkansas, one of the more unique U.S. National lines Central Avenue. In total, visitors can see eight vintage bathhouses, each offering a different architectural style. Harkening from a different era, some are used for new businesses, like a…
New York City is the number one destination in the U.S. It offers so many things to do, and a getaway can be packed with history, world-class museums and every food imaginable. However, most visitors are shocked to learn it…
The Best of Boston in One Day? Sometimes, you have one day, and that’s OK. After traveling for decades, I routinely sample a city and return for a longer visit. There’s only so much time to travel with kids;…
Published in 1908, Anne Shirley was mistakenly sent to a brother and sister, Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, on Prince Edward Island. The children’s classic Anne of Green Gables, by Lucy Maud Montgomery, is based on an actual place in Canada.…
The Bay of Fundy boasts the greatest tidal fluctuations in the world, with the water levels up to 40 feet different in a single day. With two parks dedicated to the Bay of Fundy’s tides, visitors can walk on the…
With a favorable exchange rate for Americans and pleasant summer weather, a trip to the Canadian Maritimes offers lots of unique places to explore, like the Bay of Fundy. One of the largest cities in the Canadian Maritimes, Saint John…
Located on the Mighty Mississippi River, St. Louis is a hub of culture in Missouri. With a handful of free museums, the culture is easy on the wallet, too. Ideal for a Midwest road trip, add St. Louis to your…
Upstate New York’s Niagara Falls is one of the top waterfalls in the world. You will hear it before you see it. The first glance is amazing as the power of water is the show. Best of all, you can…
With its out-of-this-world scenery and a favorable exchange rate for U.S. travelers, now is the time to plan a trip to the National Parks of Canada. This is the summer to camp at the top of North America. Before recoiling into…
While some lists include parks that never crossed your mind, this list is about alternatives to the popular parks. National Parks have seen record attendance over the last few years, so some require reservations to drive into the park. Fear…