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RV park along the Colorado River

Parker is a great base for snowbirds exploring the Sonoran Desert region

The 42 miles from Parker to Lake Havasu City along the Colorado River is an RVers paradise. 

January 2013 » by Dennis Begin

Melville’s three museums celebrate a city on the move

The Grand Trunk Pacific Railway built a terminal at Melville in the early 1900s.

January 2013 » by Gail Jansen-Kesslar
ladies having coffee in Saskatoon

Coffee shops in Saskatoon

In this entertaining Saskatchewan community, sit back and take in the café scene.

January 2013 » by Danielle Cameron
cups of coffee on a cafe table

Coffee shops in Wetaskiwin

Celebrate your time in Wetaskiwin, Alberta, with a cup of coffee and a bite to eat.

January 2013 » by Danielle Cameron
An RV driving windy highway.

Living the northern dream

Sue and Steve Thomas have been RVing in Yukon and Alaska for the past 20 years. So enamoured of the north were these two that they decided to make it their permanent home. 

January 2013 » by Kirsten Armleder

Where the locals eat in Vanderhoof

The North Country Inn is a family restaurant serving up hearty German fare.

January 2013 » by Carol Ann Quibell
Woman and man holding a very large fish

How to catch (and cook) a big fish in Mackenzie, BC

There are so many fish-filled lakes and rivers in Mackenzie it’s almost impossible for anglers to go home empty-handed.

January 2013 » by Jessica Kirby

Head to Tumbler Ridge if you’re hungry for classic rock

The August long weekend brings thousands of people to Grizfest, Tumbler Ridge’s claim to musical fame.

January 2013 » by Jessica Kirby
people enjoying coffee as they do in Swift Current, SK

Coffee shops in Swift Current

Saskatchewan hospitality can be experienced at its finest by visiting these coffee shops.

January 2013 » by Danielle Cameron

Feeding Florence for six generations

Restaurant owner Mario Lizarraga says Florence has retained much of its Mexican heritage since being handed over to the United States in 1854.

January 2013 » by Karissa Gall

Yorkton’s film festival has great taste

Fresh lobster and a Ukrainian feast are as much a part of the Yorkton Film Festival as the screenings and awards.

January 2013 » by Gail Jansen-Kesslar
Grain elevator

Dawson Creek’s grain-growing heritage is reflected in its art gallery

A refurbished grain elevator makes a stunning space for displaying art.

January 2013 » by Karissa Gall
canned fruit, tomatoes and apples

Fresh from the farm at Wetaskiwin’s weekly market

A one-of-a-kind restaurant and a weekly farmers market make Wetaskiwin a foodie destination.

January 2013 » by Michelle Carr Johnston
White building in a park

Food and music mingle in beautiful downtown Saskatoon

The Taste of Saskatchewan festival showcases 30 local restaurants and over 50 homegrown bands and musical acts.

January 2013 » by Michelle Carr Johnston
Restaurant counter

CJ’s Java Joint: a deep-fryer-free experience in Outlook

Enjoy good food and great coffee in a homey atmosphereat CJ's Java Joint in Outlook, Saskatchewan. 

January 2013 » by Michelle Carr Johnston
Four women sit at a dining table on a patio overlooking vineyards, lake, low mountains and sky

Okanagan festival central

Kelowna offers free arts and entertainment shows at outdoor venues all summer long, and there are lots of community festivals within an easy drive of the city.

January 2013 » by Marie Milner
Coffee shops in Melville, SK

Coffee shops in Melville

Melville, Saskatchewan is a lovely place to get a coffee and chat with friends.

January 2013 » by Danielle Cameron
people having coffee at a cafe

Coffee shops in Kitimat

This tourist-friendly community has a number of appealing cafés.

January 2013 » by Danielle Cameron
ladies enjoying coffee outside

Coffee shops in Outlook

Bring your family and friends to these top coffee spots in Outlook, Saskatchewan.

January 2013 » by Danielle Cameron
ladies having coffee

Coffee shops in Carlyle

Carlyle is a small town with some big personality, as shown by the hopping local coffee shops.

January 2013 » by Danielle Cameron
ladies enjoying a coffee at a coffee shop

Coffee shops in North Battleford

This Saskatchewan community invites you to have a java break.

January 2013 » by Danielle Cameron
house

A Smithers restaurant that respects the seasons of the Bulkley Valley

Seasons in the Valley is a restaurant operated by a mother-and-son team with a menu dictated by available produce and great taste.

January 2013 » by Karissa Gall
building at night

The Ranch Restaurant: fine dining in the heart of Anaheim

Combining a world-class food menu and wine list with a country music venue makes The Ranch a standout in Orange County.

January 2013 » by Karissa Gall
Woman with a large lobster

The trip of a lifetime from the Pacific to the Atlantic

George and Lolly Tyre of Nanaimo, B.C., drove right across Canada in their truck and fifth wheel.

December 2012 » by Carol Ann Quibell
Woman in chef tunic

The Parksville chef loves sharing her passion

Chef Denise Paré-Watson loves her life in Parksville's Craig Bay community.

December 2012 » by Carol Ann Quibell
pot full of tamales

Indio’s annual Tamale Festival celebrates a taste of Mexico

The weather is hot in Indio, California, and so are the tamales.

December 2012 » by Karissa Gall
salmon pâté on a plate with stuffed pasta

Sample the sea’s finest at Campbell River’s annual Salmon Festival

Chefs from near and far enter the highly competitive Seafood Cook-Off.

December 2012 » by Carol Ann Quibell
palm trees

Enjoy a date in Palm Springs

Celebrate the date at the International Date Festival in Indio, California.

December 2012 » by Karissa Gall
Storefront

A taste of Paris on the Prairies

Gravelbourg is known for its European flair, and this Main Street restaurant keeps up the tradition.

December 2012 » by Gail Jansen-Kesslar
A couple eating dinner

Watrous and Manitou Beach offer a taste of relaxation

Mineral springs and good food on the shores of Little Manitou Lake make for a special retreat.

December 2012 » by Gail Jansen-Kesslar

Opa! The taste of Greece in southwestern Saskatchewan

Swift Current's Greek restaurants band together every October to share their culture and their food.

December 2012 » by Gail Jansen-Kesslar

Culinary Camrose: Scandinavian delicacies and fresh farm produce

Two homegrown businesses in Camrose, Alberta, are carrying on a tradition of culture and agriculture.

December 2012 » by Michelle Carr Johnston
Salmon drying on a fishing net

Treat yourself to authentic aboriginal food near Kitimat

The bounty of the land, sea and river provides a delicious feast in each season for the Haisla people of B.C.'s north coast.

December 2012 » by Carol Ann Quibell
Summer market scene with a young female vendor handing a bag of produce to a smiling woman customer

Wild delicacies in Hudson’s Hope

If you're travelling through the Peace country this summer, plan a Tuesday afternoon stop in Hudson's Hope for their summer market.

December 2012 » by Marie Milner
mountains, valley

Comox Valley farms are producing unique Vancouver Island spirits

Growers are taking advantage of a temperate climate and fertile soil to produce award-winning spirits that are distinctly Island-style.

December 2012 » by Carol Ann Quibell
two cups of coffee at a coffee shop

Coffee shops in Florence

Looking for a java jolt? Florence has some coffee hangouts you will want to visit.

December 2012 » by Danielle Cameron
people gathered in a coffee shop

Coffee shops in Indio

Indio’s java joints are impressive to say the least.

December 2012 » by Danielle Cameron
Goldstream campground

Miss snowbirding? These destinations in B.C. have pleasant weather year-round

Snowbirding doesn’t have to mean heading south—there are plenty of areas in B.C. that offer temperate climates and ideal conditions for RVing all year round.

November 2012 » by Danielle Cameron
Photo of food like that served in the restaurants in in Hudson's Hope BC

Best restaurants in Hudson’s Hope

Hudson’s Hope brings out the foodie in every RV camper.

November 2012 » by Danielle Cameron
meals in Gravelbourg, SK

Best restaurants in Gravelbourg

In this quaint Saskatchewan community, you can find a world of interesting cuisine.

November 2012 » by Danielle Cameron

Nanaimo: a romantic destination

Cradled between the Gulf Islands and beautiful mountain peaks, the stage is set for adventure and discovery in Vancouver Island’s Harbour City.

November 2012 » by Jessica Kirby

Comox Valley: a couples retreat that refreshes

Couples can rejuvenate and reconnect West Coast style in this stunning landscape of rolling mountains, alpine meadows and rushing rivers.

November 2012 » by Jessica Kirby
Photo of a couple

Parksville and Qualicum Beach: A couple’s getaway

A playground of beaches, parks, trails and natural wonders with excitement and relaxation for couples looking for the perfect getaway.

November 2012 » by Jessica Kirby

Adventures for two in and around Phoenix

Find an endless list of historical, cultural and culinary wonders in Phoenix to make any couples getaway an incredible success.

November 2012 » by Jessica Kirby
Colourful man-made mountain of clay painted with primitive religious symbols

Niland: A desert getaway off the beaten track

The other-worldly landscapes surrounding the once-active Salton Sea and its adjoining deserts allow couples to really get away from it all when visiting Niland, California.

November 2012 » by Gail Jansen-Kesslar

Fun for two in Flagstaff, Arizona

This high-altitude city has plenty to keep you entertained on a romantic getaway.

November 2012 » by Jessica Kirby
Photo of an older couple sitting on the couch together.

Flying south for the winter

Like the flock of Canada geese that were honking in the background during my interview, Pete and Jan Naccarato were preparing to head south for the winter. 

November 2012 » by Kirsten Armleder
The Bard and Banker in Victoria, BC.

A foodie’s tour of Victoria

British Columbia's capital city will tease your palate with some great downtown restaurants.

November 2012 » by Sandra Albers
Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria, B.C.

The romance of a harbour city

Victoria, which is B.C.'s capital city, has a compact downtown that is eminently walkable and has some wonderful dining choices.

November 2012 » by Sandra Albers
trees, river, blue sky

Things to do together in Quartzsite and nearby Brenda, Arizona

The small town of Brenda is just 13 miles from Quartzsite, famous as the home of the largest gathering of RVs and RVers on earth.

November 2012 » by Karissa Gall
food in San Diego, California

Best restaurants in San Diego

This vivacious city has no shortage of diverse, and delicious, dining options.

November 2012 » by Danielle Cameron
french restaurant in palm springs ca

Best restaurants in Palm Springs

Snowbirding takes on a new dimension when you see the menus offered by these Palm Springs restaurants.

November 2012 » by Danielle Cameron
Avenue Bistro in Comox, BC

Best restaurants in the Comox Valley

Take in a variety of Island flavours at these stellar dining establishments.

November 2012 » by Danielle Cameron
a bowl of soup like that served in Quartzsite and Brenda Arizona

Best restaurants in Brenda, Quartzsite and area

Take a break from the shows and other attractions, and enjoy a delicious meal.

November 2012 » by Danielle Cameron
restaurant like that in Indio California

Best restaurants in Indio

With so many recreational pursuits available, Indio visitors are sure to work up an appetite.

November 2012 » by Danielle Cameron
tacos on a platter in El Mirage, Arizona

Best restaurants in El Mirage

From ethnic food to bistro-style fare, El Mirage has something for all tastes.

November 2012 » by Danielle Cameron
mexican food like they serve in Niland, California

Best restaurants in Niland

This unusual California community has some awesome places to grab a bite.

October 2012 » by Danielle Cameron

Partying at The Desert Bar in Arizona’s Buckskin Mountains

Despite a long and dusty drive to get there, The Desert Bar in Parker, Arizona, gives patrons the feeling as if they're living a beer commercial.

October 2012 » by Dennis Begin
restaurant in Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Best restaurants in Lake Havasu City

Dining in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, is always a pleasure, and you will understand why when you see the quality restaurants that are available in this snowbird-friendly community.

October 2012 » by Danielle Cameron

Romance is no mirage in this Phoenix-area destination

Climb a mountain, rise above it all in a hot air balloon or climb a mountain for a fabulous desert view in El Mirage, Arizona.

October 2012 » by Gail Jansen-Kesslar
people at Kai restaurant in Phoenix, AZ

Best restaurants in Phoenix

Phoenix, Arizona, is a snowbirding hot spot with lots of choice when it comes to dining.

October 2012 » by Danielle Cameron
Casa Grande ruins

Reconnect in romantic Florence

Be king and queen for a day as you enjoy a Renaissance fair, ancient ruins or stunning desert scenery in Florence, Arizona.

October 2012 » by Gail Jansen-Kesslar

Couples’ getaway: Wetaskiwin

We present some fun and interesting things to see and do when you're on vacation in the central Alberta community of Wetaskiwin.

October 2012 » by Gail Jansen-Kesslar

Explore the fascinating region of Lake Havasu

Cross London Bridge or visit a rum distillery; take a river tour or see a wildlife refuge. There's plenty to do in and around Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

October 2012 » by Karissa Gall
Autumn scene, vineyard, winery buildings

Scenic escapes in the Cascade Mountains of Oregon

Take a drive to a winery, lighthouse or historic trail in and around beautiful Eugene, Oregon.

October 2012 » by Karissa Gall

Best couples’ getaways in and around San Diego

A state park, wineries, gold-rush towns and even a spa favoured by old-time Hollywood: check here for the best day trips for couples near San Diego, California.

October 2012 » by Karissa Gall
Arizona scenery

RV Sojourners

Land of the standing-up rocks

The Chiricahua Apaches knew this place as “Land of the Standing-up Rocks” and the early pioneers named it “Wonderland of Rocks.” Today many think of it as a “Fantasy World.”

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Golf Review: Garmin G6 Approach Rangefinder—a GPS unit for golf

Having a quality GPS rangefinder is like having your personal caddy in your pocket.

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