The magic to travelling with tots

Travelling successfully with small children is about nothing if not the ideal mix of organization and forgiveness.

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To every cruise route there is a season

Taking an off-season cruise might be cheaper, but there’s a reason for that - you are risking bad weather.

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Repositioning cruises often offer best value

We are now heading into what the cruise industry refers to as the "Wave Season" -- the time of year when you're probably going to get a call from your cruise agent, because deals...

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Antarctic camping is the ultimate adventure

Aside from a few explorers and scientists, few travellers have actually slept on the ground in Antarctica, but now some are camping there.

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• On the trail of Shackleton in Antarctica
• March of the Tourists offers peek at Emperor penguins
• Heavy fuel ban means fewer Antarctic cruises

Paddling our way through paradise in Belize

Hanging upside down in our overturned sea kayak, we were desperately trying to remember our guide's recent instructions -- "Pull the 'Oh s--t' tab and if you can't find it...

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• Belize is a winner, by a nose
• Top 10 eco-chic escapes
• Life's A Beach In Belize
• There's more to Cancun than sand and sea
• Photo Gallery: Kayaking in Belize

Dining tips for the road warrior

Whether you are dining in your car because of business or family matters, there are ways to pull it off with minimal mess and maximum nutrition.

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• In search of America's most extreme burgers
• One day, four barbecue pit stops in East Texas
• Recipes for the road
• Legends come alive on Arizona road trip

Enjoy a cruise on the Top 10 scenic drives in the Rockies

Looking for a driving destination for your vacation this summer? B.C. and the U.S. states to the south provide some of the most beautiful drives imaginable.

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• Two days in the Columbia Valley is never enough
• Inspirational drives in New Mexico
• Paget Lookout defines Yoho's 'wow'
• 5 best train trips in Canada

Adventure in Belize along the world's second longest barrier reef

"If you want to see feesh, you come to the right place," says our guide Carm. His enthusiasm is palpable. "We gonna show you lots of feesh!"

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• Paddling our way through paradise in Belize
• Belize is a winner, by a nose
• Top 10 eco-chic escapes

Snorkelling in Akumal uncovers some underwater treasures

Akumal is famous for its sea turtles. Not your teeny-tiny aquarium jobbies that fit in the palm of your hand, but monsters, shells the size of a VW Beetle's hood.

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• Mexican beach lives up to reputation
• On family vacations, kids are now calling the shots
• Mexico: Violence has increased, but some areas are relatively safe
• There’s more to Cancun than sand and sea
• Frommer's Guide to Mexico

Ski or dogsled at Sun Peaks

A biting wind nips though our toques and, while ascending to the summit, we hunker down and think of the day ahead.

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• Travel the powder highway on B.C.'s mountain slopes
• British Columbia’s Big White ski resort can be delightfully uncrowded
• Celebrate winter in B.C.

A passion for powder

At historic Rossland and Red Mountain Resort, the skiing is sublime and the welcome warm and quirky.

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• Silver Star is a snow-covered secret nestled in the Okanagan Valley
• Colorado resort offers affordable cat skiing
• Timeless Vermont inn keeps up with the times
• Park City resorts have much new on the slopes and off
• More Snow Sports Travel ideas