Travel

  Check out our top 5 places to take a great fall photo in Toronto!   The Toronto Islands – Before the winter hits, be sure to take a trip out to the islands for a great fall photo.    Nathan Phillips Square: Revel in the fun vibe in the square and be sure to […]

  Need a break and looking to re-charge this fall?  A quick weekend getaway can do wonders for your spirit and overall wellness. We’ve pulled together some of our favourite Ontario fall weekend getaways.   Niagara-on-the-Lake: A gem in Ontario, Niagara-on-the-Lake is often called the loveliest town in Ontario and is chock full of world […]

  Photos – Pitti Mosaici The art of Pietra Dura- inlays of semi precious stones- flourished with the Medici family of Florence. Intricately hand carved semi-precious stones to achieve painterly, colourful works of art. We were lucky to visit Pitti Mosaici – a workshop in Florence, Italy which still uses 500 year old techniques to […]

    Jasper, Alberta is making news.  Jasper has just been named to the prestigious Time Magazine list of the World’s Greatest Places of 2021. The list is made up of what the magazine calls extraordinary destinations to explore. A tribute to the people and businesses at the forefront of those industries who, amid extraordinary […]

  With international travel off the table for most of us, provincial travel has become more popular than ever. The province of Ontario is home to many fantastic family resorts. For those seeking a long (or short) vacation this year, an Ontario resort is a great option. Check out some of our favourite three below.  […]

    Ontarians are known for their love of the cottage and ever since the start of the pandemic, interest in cottage living has grown dramatically. If you’re considering renting a cottage (or even buying one) see below for some key questions to ask and consider before you rent or buy.  Can the cottage be […]

  Fans of cruises are a loyal group and many go on more than one cruise in their lifetime. Sadly, the cruise industry is likely to take years to recover from the devastation that the pandemic brought to the travel industry.  The Financial Times reported today that Carnival Corp Chief Executive Arnold Donald anticipates at […]

  Disney World has announced they will indeed celebrate their 50th anniversary. The Florida attraction will kick off an 18-month long celebration billed “The World’s Most Magical Celebration”  beginning on October 1, 2021. According to a Disney press release, they’ve even coined a new word – “EARidescence” – to describe what you’ll see when you […]

    In the ever evolving world-wide pandemic, few industries have been hit as hard as hospitality and tourism. In the hopes that the industry will improve in 2021, hotels are looking at new ways to make it (possibly) easier and more appealing to stay. NBC News reports that an increasing number of properties are […]

  This year has been hard for all and fans of travelling have been extremely limited on what and where they can go outside their own communities and countries. That’s why this story is interesting. In October, Vancouver native Micheal Downie and his father decided to explore the beauty of Canada in Churchill, Manitoba with […]

    While Canadians are still being advised to avoid all non-essential travel outside of Canada, airlines and airports are working hard to improve, modernize and increase safety precautions for those who do need to travel and for those who may need to travel in the near future. It was announced this week that WestJet […]

March Break is around the corner, which means you need to start planning some fun day trips or week long vacations to keep your children’s minds active. The problem is, finding sorting through all the possible destinations and coming up with a plan in the first place. Here are some of our top ideas for things that will be fun for the whole family.

If you are looking for vacation ideas for your next trip, Lonely Planet has posted their list of the top 10 countries to visit in 2020. From Bhutan, to Macedonia, Aruba and Costa Rica, the destinations they have chosen have a little something for everyone. The top location on their list is Bhutan, which they […]

The holidays are a magical time in Tinseltown. From lights, camera, (and festive) action, Real Style is guiding your sleigh to all of our go-to spots. Warning: you might not want to leave a lit up Lalaland.     SAVOR: Forget about a white Christmas—we’re dreaming of a pink one at The Beverly Hills Hotel! […]

It’s hard to believe that 2019 is already coming to a close and that we will be welcoming in a new decade in under a month’s time. Of course while you are amid all the hustle and bustle of the festive season, you also need to take a moment or two to figure out what you want to do to ring in the New Year. Thankfully there are always plenty of things to choose from. Here are some of our favourite places in Canada to celebrate.