Today I will arrive at Beaches Turks and Caicos for the Social Media on the Sand Conference. It is my third time attending the conference, and second time going to Beaches Turks and Caicos so I know that the days to come will be filled with knowledge and fun. Here are some things that I'm really looking forward to over the next few days. Paradise Beaches Turks and Caicos really is a little piece of paradise. The tropical gardens, the sound of the ocean, the smell of salt water in the … [Read more...] about I’m coming for you, Beaches Turks & Caicos
Destinations
Stay, Eat, Go: Calgary
Before my first visit to Calgary, the 1988 Olympics and the Stampede made up my entire knowledge of the city. A quick autumn drive through the city on my way to the airport a couple of years ago did little to alter that. Thankfully I was able to expand that vision when I visited Calgary earlier this year. The vision I now have of the city includes a vibrant urban centre with an active outdoor culture and a burgeoning art scene. In one week, I became so endeared with the city that I considered … [Read more...] about Stay, Eat, Go: Calgary
Stay, Eat, Go: The Palm Beaches
Palm Beach County is situated on the Atlantic coastline and is made up of 39 cities, including Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach, Delray Beach and Boca Raton. Just a two-hour drive to Orlando or Miami, the Palm Beaches makes an ideal central location for visitors looking for beaches, theme parks and the city. Even more convenient, Florida’s new Brightline train service is currently running from West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdale and Miami, with future plans to connect in … [Read more...] about Stay, Eat, Go: The Palm Beaches
Beyond the Beef: Dining in Calgary
A Calgary press trip invitation instantly brought one thought to my mind… mmmm steak. Yes, I’m a full-on carnivore and there’s nothing quite like Alberta Beef to get my stomach growling. Of course, dining in Calgary wasn't the only thing on the agenda, but it was certainly at the forefront of my mind. So off to Calgary I went, in search of Alberta beef. Hayden Block I didn’t realize that Calgary was such a foodie city. The number of unique restaurants, rooftop patios and food trucks … [Read more...] about Beyond the Beef: Dining in Calgary
Five Reasons to Take the Family on a South Padre Island Beach Vacation
Canadian Traveller Magazine recently listed South Padre Island as a top beach destination in the United States, putting it on the radar for families of beach goers everywhere. As someone who connects to the sound of the waves crashing and feel of the sand in my toes, I’m always on the lookout for fantastic new beaches to visit with the kids. Here are five reasons to take your family to South Padre Island for your next beach vacation. Stay Where You Play Whether you want a beach escape, a … [Read more...] about Five Reasons to Take the Family on a South Padre Island Beach Vacation
A Morning Run in Port Austin, Michigan
Getting up for an early run isn’t something I usually do. I prefer to do my running at night, but with beautiful sunsets and so many incredible breweries and restaurants in Port Austin, my summer evenings were occupied. I pulled on my running shoes and popped in the earbuds, then set out through the quaint beach town towards the lake. Small lake communities like Port Austin, Michigan remind me of my childhood. My grandparents lived across the street from Lake Huron in Kincardine, Ontario … [Read more...] about A Morning Run in Port Austin, Michigan
