An undercover investigation has documented a disabled Air Canada's nightmare journey, including the moment her ventilator got disconnected and a lift hit her on the head.
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Announced October 23, 2023, all West Maui properties now have the green light to reopen as of November 1, rather than the previously announced phased approach that followed Maui’s August 8 disastrous wildfire. As you decide about the best time to visit Maui yourself, there’s still a way to get a taste of Maui at home. It can be shipped right to your door if you live in the U.S. and now even to Canada too.
Pineapple is one of the tastes most associated with the Hawaiian islands. Maui Gold pineapples are grown on the the slopes of Maui’s Haleakala volcano and the volcanic soil, specific elevation, warm sunny days and cool nights give the pineapples a special taste. Aficionados characterize Maui Gold pineapples as having lower acidity and an extra sweetness, beyond that of typical pineapples, accompanied by undertones of coconut and mango.
Maui Gold pineapples have long been a favorite to eat while in Maui. U.S. residents have been able to get them shipped to their mainland homes directly, and now Canadians can too. It’s the ideal way to have a taste of Maui—and help Maui rebuild—until you can get back to the island yourself.
Pineapples are rated on the Brix scale for sweetness. The MD-2 (also called 73-114) cultivar of pineapple is the one typically found in North American grocery stores. It has the shelf life stability to hold up to the two weeks it can take to get it from the farm to your produce aisle. The MD-2 usually scores between 10 and 12 on the Brix scale. However, Maui Gold pineapples are the MD-1 variety (also called 73-50 and CO-2) and the ones grown on Haleakala score between 14 and 16 on the Brix scale. Maui Golds are also handpicked and then shipped at peak ripeness, unlike MD-2s that are sold for export.
Maui Gold air ships their pineapples from Hawaii to the mainland, initially just the U.S. but now to Canada too. While it’s not inexpensive, pineapple fans—especially those who’ve put their Maui vacations on hold due to the wildfire devastation—it’s worth it.
Mālama is a Hawaiian word meaning “care for” and, following the August wildfire, Maui still needs a lot of mālama. The clean up of the devastation in Lahaina is still ongoing. Thousands of people lost their homes and many are still living in hotels and short-term accommodations. Everyone is mourning the people who died.
Travel and tourism can play an important role in the economic recovery and stability of many places, but can also have detrimental effects. It’s important to research the current status of destinations you want to visit and to travel as responsibly as possible, taking your cue from local residents and always considering the effects of your travels in both the short- and long-term. Keep in mind that some Maui
An undercover investigation has documented a disabled Air Canada's nightmare journey, including the moment her ventilator got disconnected and a lift hit her on the head.
Surrounded by the Canadian Rockies, Purcell and Selkirk Mountains, Golden is at the heart of winter adventure. This Canadian town's sporty reputation can be traced back to the 1980s and the opening of their local ski resort. In the pecking order of North American ski areas, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is considered a walk on the wild side, revered for its black diamond runs and extreme terrain. Outside the resort, Golden is renowned for its heli-skiing, cat-skiing, guided touring and backcountry lodging.
If you’re visiting Kaanapali now or in the near future, you may find yourself in the midst of a protest that could impact your ability to enjoy the popular West Maui beach, where the majority of the island’s resorts and hotels are located.
Canada, our friendly northern neighbor, boasts extraordinarily diverse geography, from tall Rocky Mountain peaks to expansive flat prairie land and seaside communities on both coasts. With a smaller national population than that of California, it's perhaps unsurprising that Canada is also full of charming small towns and welcoming rural communities worth planning a trip around. You’ll find salty little enclaves, graced by orcas and world-class surfers in British Columbia; tiny mountain towns with Gold Rush history in the Yukon’s Grizzly country; and, of course, flannel-filled hubs for outdoors lovers who want to bike and hike in the country’s dramatic national parks. What links them together, though, is that small town spirit, and undeniable charm. (Don’t be surprised if your small town trip warrants big time vacation days—please like these are never easy to leave.)
Canada’s railways, operated by government-run VIA Rail , are a pillar of the country’s late 19th- and early 20th-century history. Impressive feats of engineering, the railways united the nation, delivered news and supplies to isolated communities and brought prosperity and mobility to the masses.
Snow sports slay in this world-renowned ski town, found only two hours by car from Vancouver. Once the site of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, Whistler is the largest ski resort in North America, where a pair of peaks provide endless terrain for an epic ski getaway. But the alpine adventures don’t stop at the slopes. When the weather warms, there’s still a ton to see and do here.
Through a variety of fundraising efforts including mileage donations and collection boxes from customers and employees in Japan and throughout the U.S. including Hawaii and the mainland, Japan Airlines raised over $132,000 to support relief and recovery efforts for communities affected by the devastating Maui wildfires that occurred in August 2023. The airline held a check presentation ceremony to the Hawaii Community Foundation on November 2 at the Governor’s Ceremony Room at the Hawaii State Capitol building.
An 83-year-old father died on a long-haul Air Canada flight from India to Toronto — but he might still be alive if the crew had listened to his family's desperate pleas and diverted the plane when he began having health problems, his grieving daughter told Insider.
PLAY airlines is stepping outside the normal comfort zone that airlines are used to.
For those seeking an unforgettable winter experience, New Brunswick, Canada, just a stone's throw from Maine, offers a captivating range of unconventional cold-weather activities. Imagine wandering through ice caves straight out of a fairy tale, soaring above snow-covered treetops on a zipline, peacefully ice fishing on a frozen river, or racing through a winter wonderland on a dog sled. New Brunswick is the perfect destination for adventurous travelers looking to break free from the typical and immerse themselves in a unique world of outdoor winter delights. Here are five of the best winter activities in New Brunswick, Canada.
Less than three months after a deadly wildfire destroyed the town of Lahaina, all hotels in West Maui are now back open to the public.
A passenger on an Air Canada flight says he had to get on the floor and drag himself to the front of the plane after airline staff wouldn't assist him, Canadian broadcaster CBC News reported.