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5 Excellent Shipwrecks Where You Can Snorkel, Not Just Dive

When you think shipwrecks, images of the ghostly, wooden pirate ships, the Titanic, and James Cameron exploring in a tiny bubble may come to mind. It’s often assumed that to explore a wreckage you’ll...

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Pride Guide: 3 Under-the-Radar LGBT Celebrations Not to Miss

It was 1970, the summer after the Christopher Street Liberation Riots, that New York City held its first Gay Pride March in June. Since then, the LGBT community has been uniting worldwide to celebrate...

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How to: Visit Vancouver on a Budget

City forests, trendy neighborhoods, and a formidable dining scene make Vancouver one of Canada’s most popular travel destinations. It isn’t the cheapest, though. Without a strategy, you could easily...

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6 Under-the-Radar Hiking Trails Across the U.S.

Summer’s the time to get out and get on the trail – but why share a popular hike with the massive crowds when there are more serene paths to follow? For an outdoors experience that truly allows you to...

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Deal Alert: Fly to Toronto, Quebec City & More from $86 Each Way

Summer is a great time to visit our neighbor to the North, thanks to an abundance of festivals and excellent weather. You can jet to Toronto to discover the city’s vibrant food scene, visit Montreal or...

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7 Alternatives to SeaWorld

By now you’ve likely heard about the controversy surrounding SeaWorld. As a result of the documentary film Blackfish, and its exposure of what animal rights advocates claim is mistreatment of the orcas...

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Foodie Friday: Montreal’s Great Food Trucks

Call it street food, street grub, or — like those smooth and slick Montrealers call it — cuisine de rue. But whatever the nickname, the wheels are rolling, the grills are sizzling, and hungry diners...

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How to: Visit Banff on a Budget

The Canadian resort town of Banff was founded in the late 1880s as a retreat for the rich, so it’s no surprise that you can spend a small fortune in this hot spring haven. Still, with a little...

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5 Great Night Markets Around the World

Already a mainstay in Asia for decades, night markets are now taking hold all over the world. With a buzzy, carnival-like atmosphere, they’re the place to be for finding shopping and food deals as...

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3 NYC Cruises to Get You off the Grid and on the Water

If you’re headed to New York City on your next getaway, why not get out on the water? Manhattan is an island, after all, and the city offers a wealth of boat tours and packages that will give you...

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How to: See the Thousand Islands on a Budget

The Thousand Islands, located on the U.S.-Canada border, is actually a misnomer. There are, in fact, 1,864 islands floating like dots on the Saint Lawrence River. (To qualify, as an island, all must...

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8 Daredevil Bridges with Amazing Views

Some of the world’s best views come from the middle of the world’s scariest bridges. That’s not to mention the adventure you’ll get from crossing these sometimes rickety but always thrilling expanses....

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6 Prime Whale Watching Destinations in North America

When you think of whale watching, you might imagine sitting on a boat with a pair of binoculars, waiting for the world’s biggest creatures to appear before your eyes amidst the waves. But this isn’t...

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10 Freebies in 10 Expensive Cities

As tourism destinations, many major cities across the globe — New York and Paris, Stockholm and Sydney — are certainly monumental or historical or beautiful or all of the above. What they often...

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Cruise Tracker: Seasonal Deals, Yoga Retreat at Sea, and Downton Abbey Excursion

Which cruise lines are making headlines this week? Travel journalist Donna Tunney — ShermansTravel’s cruise expert — has all the latest news. Check back every Tuesday for trends, new amenities, and...

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Deal Alert: Save Up to 40% on Blount Small Ship Adventures Cruises

Blount Small Ship Adventures Like to cruise without the crowds? Vacationing with a smaller cruise company may be right up your alley. And Blount Small Ship Adventures — now offering up to 40 percent...

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5 Ways to Experience Montreal’s Culture & Nature, Beyond the Tourist Basics

Rosalind Cummings-Yeates With non-stop festivals and foodie delights at every turn, Montreal attracts hordes of tourists eager to sample the culture and style of this sophisticated metropolis. But...

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Canada’s National Parks: 4 Classics — and 4 You’ve Never Heard Of

Flickr/Sheila Sund — Banff National Park National Park season is about to kick off, and with gas prices low across the country, a road trip to your closest wilderness area is certainly in order. But...

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Get Moving! 5 Great Bike Rides in Vancouver

Tourism Vancouver Vancouver is a wonderful place for a bike ride, especially after the gloriously green metropolis has made a concerted effort to become a cycling city. The protected bike lanes make it...

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5 Day Trips from Vancouver Worth Tripping For

Tourism Vancouver We love the cosmopolitan excursions in Vancouver as much as the next traveler, but we’re also huge fans of the fact that it’s a great gateway to surrounding outdoorsy adventures....

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