Canada Reminds U.S. Tourists to Leave Their Guns at Home

While locals in Maui, Hawaii, struggle to reckon with record-setting wildfires that burned homes, livelihoods, and entire neighborhoods to the ground, some say recovery is being made more painful by tourists visiting the island on vacation.

I was raised in Italy and now live in Rome — every day, I see numerous tourists making mistakes during their trips here.

The wildfires on Maui, which have been linked to dozens of deaths and burned much of the historic district of the town of Lahaina, may also have long-term impacts on a tourism industry that plays an outsize role in the island’s economy.

Rare is the traveler who looks forward to spending a night in an airport hotel. With an emphasis on convenience and utilitarian style, airport hotels tend to be a necessity rather than an indulgence. Luckily, there are those hidden gems that manage to pleasantly surprise even the most discerning traveler. In a bid to transcend their less-than-ideal locations, these hotels spare no effort in providing all the amenities you'd desire, including restaurants serving delectable dishes, cozy, comfort-focused rooms, and tranquil spas that ease post-flight stress. Check out six of Canada’s best airport hotels.

After being foster parents to eight children for two years, Chris and Lindsay Harvey were looking for a change in lifestyle.

As someone who was born and raised in Toronto, I've observed plenty of tourists' missteps, from dining at overpriced restaurants to pulling out unwieldy maps on the street.

Tourists are often considered an obnoxious and intrusive bunch, but some are so bad they make international headlines.

It’s a culinary celebration no foodie will want to miss! The Elora Mill, one of Canada’s most coveted accommodations, is set to host the much-anticipated 20th Anniversary of Food Day Canada on August, 3, 2023. The event promises to be an extravaganza that will energize taste buds and show off the nation's incredible gastronomic heritage. During the event, the historic town of Elora, renowned for its scenic beauty and charm, will transform into a culinary haven, attracting food enthusiasts from across the province.

Now that we’re collectively becoming more and more aware of how commuting by way of airplane is not exactly a sustainable travel option to be indulging in all the time, a trip via train is becoming much more appealing—and honestly, so many of us are quick to jump on an international flight to far-flung destinations, sometimes it’s nice to get to know our neighbors.

This year our national neighbors to the north celebrate their 150th anniversary and we’ll be celebrating with them as they do. Each month we’ll focus on one part of their magnificent country and share it with you. From the sky-high trees and brown bears in British Columbia to the kitchen parties and codfish-kissing in the Maritimes, our toast to Canada will give you well over 150 reasons to make this the year you take the trip. This month we’re exploring ocean floors and maritime friendships in New Brunswick.

This year our national neighbors to the north celebrate their 150th anniversary and we’ll be celebrating with them as they do. Each month we’ll focus on one part of their magnificent country and share it with you. From sky-high trees and brown bears in British Columbia to kitchen parties and codfish-kissing in the Maritimes, our toast to Canada will give you well over 150 reasons to make this the year you take the trip. This month, we’re kicking things off in Manitoba, home of the Churchill polar bears and northern lights, plus fun winter festivals in Winnipeg.

To overseas observers, the U.S. must look like a pretty scary place right now. What with the breakdown in law and order represented by the recent string of shootings, protests, and more shootings, and the generally vicious tone of the nation’s politics (Google “Kill Hillary” or “Trump Nazi”), anyone viewing this country through the lens of media headlines could be forgiven for thinking America had devolved into an unstable banana republic.