It’s time to raise a glass when the renowned New York Magazine writes about your “exploding wine region,” and one of your ski resorts (Sun Peaks Resort) is recommended by the Ski Club of Great Britain as one of its top recommended resorts worldwide. Whether it’s sipping or skiing, the …

Parks Canada manages one of the most extensive systems of protected natural and cultural heritage areas in the world and wants your suggestions. Parks Canada will hold public consultations from January 9 to January 27, 2017 and deliver a suite of virtual engagement activities and face-to-face events, to ensure all …

Updates have been made to wine regulations in B.C. that will help provide consumers with more information about where their wine is produced. The B.C. government has updated the Wines of Marked Quality Regulation so B.C. wineries can more easily promote details of the wine that are specific to where …

PARIS — Pollution levels in Paris have reached a 10-year high, prompting authorities to make all modes of public transport free in the city for the third consecutive day. In addition, the French capital implemented an ‘odd-even’ scheme that requires all cars of even number plates to commute on one …

TORONTO — National Car Rental has extended the earning period for its annual ‘Rent Rent Reward’ promotion, through Feb. 28, 2017. Rent Rent Reward offers registered Emerald Club members one free rental day for every two qualifying rentals (base rate with time and mileage only). Some 300 points are awarded …

The Okanagan Wine Festivals Society is pleased to announce its new board of directors for the coming year.  Newly appointed at the Society’s annual general meeting are: Daniel Bibby – Nighthawk Vineyards, Lindsay Kelm – Quails’ Gate Winery, Melody Schneider – Sandhill Wines, Raquel Merriam – Travel Penticton, Terry Meyer Stone – …

PROVIDENCIALES — Island Routes, the Caribbean adventure company, has added an exciting new tour option in Jamaica: self-drive MINI Cooper tours in Negril and Ocho Rios! Travel agents attending the Sandals STAR Awards over the weekend got a sneak peek of the fun new MINI Cooper tour, which will start …

SAN FRANCISCO – Travellers are going hog wild over an adorable pig named LiLou, who’s been tasked with making people happy at San Francisco International Airport. The Juliana-breed therapy pig is gaining worldwide fame for her outlandish outfits (think pink tutus and pilot hats) and brightly painted nails, and is …

Winter is in full swing and the Hawaiian sunshine is calling. Check out this list of winter deals to get snowbirds to the Hawaii’s islands and out of the cold. ISLAND OF HAWAII The Four Seasons Resort Hualalai is offering a rare 4th Night Free package for limited dates in …

DALLAS — The holidays tend to bring out the best – and worst – in people. While the sound of Christmas carols and jingle bells may transform some of us into the merriest version of ourselves, to others it might induce the kind of behaviour that grates at the nerves. …