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The 4,000-capacity Joint provides an arena-like feel, but with impeccable sound and no seats farther than 155 feet from the stage.

Las Vegas rocks around the clock

Remember when rock 'n' roll meant packed arenas with huge stages, wild guitar solos, dry ice and Bic lighters held high? If you're nostalgic for yesterday's over-the-top rock, ...

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This 2012 photo provided by Anne D’Innocenzio shows her on the right with her sister Donna in the middle and mother Marie on the left in Rudesheim, Germany, on a port call they made while taking a Rhine River cruise together. D’Innocenzio grew up taking family trips with her parents and siblings, and continues to enjoy vacationing with her mother, even though their travel styles sometimes differ and their roles have reversed a bit, with D’Innocenzio doing more of the caretaking for her aging par

From childhood trips with mom to travels with an aging mom

When I was young, I learned a lot about travel from my mother. She taught me how and what to pack. She taught me to keep a travel diary to record my memories. And most importantly...

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Chéribourg is a full-scale vacation village with accommodation built around lawns, gardens and resort facilities.

Kids are king at Cheribourg resort in Orford

Kids rule at Hotel Cheribourg in the Eastern Townships. The resort near Mont Orford has long been a family favourite, and now it is boosting its kid cred with new features, both...

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The Viking Star’s maiden voyages in 2015 will cover much of Europe, and include port fees and taxes. Above right: The spa aboard the Viking Star.

Viking to launch sea cruiser in 2015

No more 'nickelling-and-diming.'That's the mantra of Torstein Hagen, Viking Cruises chairman and owner.

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Carnival Cruise Lines is packing up in Europe and moving out of the market for 2014.

Carnival cruises away from Europe

Carnival Cruise Lines' love affair with Europe has been an on-again-off-again romance. Only time will tell whether the cruise line and the continent are headed for "divorce" or...

The 2,100-passenger Pride of America is the last Norwegian Cruise Line ship offering inter-island tours in Hawaii.

Cruising the Hawaiian islands offers an Aloha State of mind

We have Captain James Cook to thank for many of the popular cruising destinations in the Pacific.

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A helicopter lands on the Franz Josef Glacier

Jump into a world of outdoor adventure in New Zealand

I became an adrenaline junkie sitting on the door's edge of a Cessna 206. I look down at New Zealand's Bay of Islands. Whatever beauty lay below my feet is masked by the fear ...

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Winter campers in Gatineau Park have the choice of bringing their own gear or renting semi-furnished yurts.

Winter 'camping' in Gatineau Park is a great deal, not an ordeal

Sleeping outside on a frigid winter night sounds more like a special offer from the Marquis de Sade Travel Agency than healthy outdoor recreation, but it's actually a lot of fun...

Many Canadians love to camp, but experts say they have to take certain precautions to stay safe when they are in unfamiliar outdoor surroundings.

Tips to stay safe while camping or hiking

Mark Mosher loves going camping and hiking, but he never sets off on a journey without proper planning.

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Road Trips »

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Living the Lillooet Loop

There are plenty of reasons for a road trip. Vacation. Romance. Escape. No matter the reason, the goal is to get down the road.

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FILE - This July 11, 2011 file photo shows a home-run ball falls into the pool during baseball' All-Star Home Run Derby at Chase Field in Phoenix. All the baseball teams are based in major U.S. cities and many of the stadiums are situated in bustling downtown areas with engrossing things to do and savory places to eat when you aren't attending a game. These attractions should help the cause of baseball fans trying to recruit a spouse or other traveling teammates who may not appreciate the sublim

Road trip: Making a pilgrimage to baseball's cathedrals can be a great vacation pastime

If you're a baseball fan looking to add a new pastime to your vacation itinerary, consider setting a goal to visit all 30 of the sport's major league stadiums.

Halifax to L.A. on the back roads - a 28-day odyssey

A travelling geography teacher brings lessons to school kids in the likes of Cairo, Lebanon, Turkey, Moscow, Baghdad and Athens.

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Sun & Sand »

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Whether you want to shred some waves or take it easy and spot wildlife, Costa Rica offers adventure for everyone.

Tropical Costa Rica offers visitors a little bit of everything

I didn't anticipate that a nocturnal turtle-watching trip would be part of my week-long trip to northern Costa Rica, but I didn't really know what to expect from this Latin American...

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The 80-kilometre road to Hana has 617 turns and 56 one-lane bridges and is best taken slowly.

Enjoy a laid-back, secluded holiday in Hawaii's Hana

Hana, population 3,000, is on the far east coast of Maui, a world away from the bustling mega-resort strips of Wailea and Kaanapali on the island's south and west coasts.

A walking, waking dream in Wailea

This admission won't earn me father-of-the-year honours, but my fondest memories of a recent family trip to Maui were those spent alone.

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Skiing at Kimberley Alpine Resort includes the bonus of incredible views of the Rocky Mountains in the distance.

Surrender to Kimberley’s Bavarian charm

Kimberley Alpine Resort is a modest ski destination with plenty of kitsch appeal. This Purcell Range resort has lots going for it: affordability, mild winter temperatures, Kootenays...

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Skiers regrouping on Top of the World in the Bugaboos in eastern British Columbia.

Beauty of the Bugaboos boggles the mind

When the snow settles and the chaotic chatter of the helicopter dissipates over the ice-smeared ridge below, we rise to our feet, gather our skis, and get our bearings.