Christina Newberry

(non-bylined advertorial) With its breathtaking beaches, cozy cafes and cabins, and mossy trails leading to stunning viewpoints, the Sunshine Coast is the perfect local destination for a refreshing getaway this fall.

A BC Ferries sailing from Horseshoe Bay to Langdale is the first step of your coastal getaway. With Saver fares, you can travel for less: return trip travel for a car and driver starts from $39. When you disembark, the coast is yours to explore...

(non-bylined advertorial) Whistler’s flagship food and drink festival returns for its 29th year November 6 to 16. Featuring more than 100 events over 11 buzzing days, it’s the ultimate celebration of bold tastes and bolder attitudes.
There’s no set itinerary here; you can craft your experience with the same precision as Cornucopia’s star chefs and sommeliers. Mix and match indulgence, education, celebration and discovery for a custom Cornucopia that’s entirely your own...

(non-bylined advertorial) With summer's hectic, activity-packed days in the rear-view mirror and the hustle and bustle of the holidays still a couple of months away, fall offers a chance to cut back on obligations and take time for yourself in Whistler's natural spectacular mountain playground...

Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Vermeer. Amsterdam is home to so many famous artists it’s hard to name them all, let alone see all of their masterpieces in just one trip. Beyond the big-hitters, there are a handful of smaller museums and hidden gems, too.

The city has a mind-boggling amount of art: 75 museums and galleries, some of which sell out of tickets weeks in advance. So, I don’t blame you if you feel overwhelmed. To help parse through Amsterdam’s iconic collections and can’t-miss exhibits, we've created the ultimate museum guide with insider tips.

Clients may be unsure about booking a group tour. People who consider themselves well-travelled sometimes have an aversion to group tours, saying things like "It feels like cheating."
Writer Christina Newberry also felt unsure a group tour was for her, but discovered her G Adventure was the ideal way to make the most of limited vacation days. Leaving the details up to an experienced guide allowed her to enjoy the trip without having to worry about logistics or what to do when.

Surrounded on three sides by water, home to a temperate rainforest, and nestled at the foot of the North Shore Mountains, Vancouver is a city truly immersed in nature. This is a place where the glittering glass towers of downtown reflect the moody greys and blues of the Burrard Inlet, and you’re likely to spot at least a couple of bold locals cold plunging in the ocean every day of the year. (And we’re not just talking about the seals.)

In the vibrant Sea-to-Sky region, you'll find works by local artisans and makers alongside masterpieces by world-renowned artists, important cultural institutions at the foot of majestic mountains, and beautifully preserved heritage sites that show just how this province came to be.
With so many arts, culture, and heritage sights to see in Whistler, Squamish, and Pemberton, you can choose your own trip style and never run short of things to do.

(Non-bylined advertorial) Whistler's spectacular fall festival of food and drink returns November 7-17 with more than 90 events in 11 jam-packed days of tastings, seminars, parties and can't-miss signature events.
With so much to choose from, you can design your own custom menu of events for the perfect combination of learning, discovery, indulgence and celebration. Let your taste buds run wild for as many courses as you desire. Here's a sample menu to get you started.

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) Canada brought 13 top partners to Vancouver last night for a full evening of sales training at the JW Marriott Parq.
In a series of roundtable meetings and panel discussions, the hotel, entertainment and shopping partners highlighted new developments...

Here’s everything you need to know about exploring this Venice of the North—when to go, where to stay, what to do, and how to get around.

Located side by side on Semiahmoo Peninsula in Boundary Bay, the laid-back and beachy suburbs of White Rock and South Surrey are ideal destinations for a relaxed summer day trip.
Bonus: they call it sunny White Rock for a reason. The Peninsula’s distance from the rain shadow of the North Shore Mountains makes it one of the sunniest locations in the Lower Mainland, with 20 per cent fewer precipitation days annually than the City of Vancouver. Here are four perfect places to stop and make the most of those extra rays.

Boarding a ship at the modern cruise terminal of Piraeus, near Athens, I become part
of a Greek seafaring tradition dating back 2,500 years. In the fifth century BCE, sailors moored here to unload at the Mediterranean Sea’s main
hub for trade. Today it’s the largest passenger port in Europe, with cruise liners whisking travellers away to whitewashed Greek villages for sangria by the shore.

More than 800 travel media professionals and representatives of global travel brands met at the Javits Center in New York from Jan. 24-25 for the International Media Marketplace and TravMedia Summit.
Over two action-packed days, PAX spoke to dozens of travel professionals to take the pulse of the industry.
From those discussions, we identified five important trends that travel advisors should keep in mind as they hone their business strategies for the year.

A sold-out Travel Market Place wrapped up in Vancouver on Wednesday (March 6) after a packed two days of knowledge sharing and networking.
With around 300 travel advisors and 100 suppliers in attendance, this year’s conference featured more advisors presenting than ever before.

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Whistler's annual fall festival of food and drink returns in November with 11 days of world-class dinners, tastings, and parties celebrating the bold tastes and tastemakers that make Cornucopia a can't-miss experience.

Running from November 9 to 19, Cornucopia features more than 70 highly anticipated events, with something for everyone who wants to deepen their knowledge and experience of wine, beer, spirits, and great food – or simply to have unparalleled fun in one of the most beautiful places in BC...