Christina Newberry

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...

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The Sea to Sky corridor is an outdoor mountain adventure playground all year long. But as the colours start to change in the crisp autumn air, it's the perfect time to slow down and take in the region's abundant indoor and outdoor cultural attractions. As you explore the rich heritage of Whistler, Squamish, and Pemberton, you'll come away with a new sense of connection to this spectacular getaway so close to home.

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Vancouver’s North Shore Mountains come alive with winter fun as soon as the first snowfall hits. From skiing and snowboarding to family-friendly activities like tubing (main image, above) and tobogganing, there’s a snowy adventure for every skill level.

When I moved to Amsterdam in 2018, I enrolled in Dutch classes and began mentally translating every word of Dutch I saw, from street signs to menus to the aisles at grocery stores. The language sometimes baffled me. I was particularly perplexed when I started noticing the word “kapsalon” on the menu boards of shawarma shops around town. I was sure kapsalon meant hair salon. Was this a looming snack stand–barbershop collaboration trend?

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The ultimate Canadian summer vacation awaits in Edmonton and Jasper. With 18 hours of daily sunlight in North America’s northernmost metropolis, you can pack your days with city fun before heading into the mountains for a restorative outdoor adventure in the spectacular Jasper National Park.