John and Sandra Nowlan visit five luxury resorts in Saint Lucia, perfect for disconnecting from technology and connecting with your partner.…
Gulliver's Gate is a $40 million permanent attraction that opened in spring 2017---with 300 miniature scenes from 50 world nations in a 49,000-square-foot self-guided tour space. …
Featured• FOOD & WINE
Sakagura: Subterranean Sake and Food in a Secret NYC Location
December 9, 2018
Sakagura sake bar in NYC is not your typical Japanese restaurant or a sushi bar, per se. Rather, it is a unique type of eatery popular in Japan, called an izakaya. …
Guest contributors John and Sandra Nowlan visit two sister properties in the resort town of Playa del Carmen, Mexico.…
Cruise Critic just announced its 2018 annual Editors’ Picks Awards for best cruises, covering ocean, river and luxury cruises. Is it just another list?…
Yes, it's that time of year when many of us are searching for ideas for holiday gifts. Here are some great gifts for travelers over-50. …
For tourists, an inclement, rainy day in Montreal can be daunting. But it's perfect for visiting the colorful Jean Talon Market, one of the oldest in Canada.…
For Black Friday, European Waterways, the largest luxury barge company in Europe, is offering 30% off selected Spring 2019 barge charters. …
CRUISES
Scenic Portugal: Five-star service, accommodations and cuisine on the Douro
November 21, 2018
On a Scenic Portugal cruise, the outstanding onboard experience was matched by the breathtaking Douro Valley scenery and excellent tours on shore. …
The Gualtiero Marchesi & La Cucina Italiana World Tour (2018-2019) recognizes the contributions of a legendary northern Italian chef who is credited with introducing modern cuisine in Italy and raising the bar of Italian cuisine abroad.…
DESTINATIONS• Featured
Refuge Canada: A Compelling Exhibit at the Canadian Museum of Immigration
November 3, 2018
Upon entering the Refuge Canada exhibit at the Canadian Museum of Immigration in Halifax, an eye-catching graphic reads: “No one wants to be a refugee, anyone could become a refugee.” …
When we signed up to visit a “sugar shack” in Quebec (also called sap houses and sap cabins), we knew precious little about the production of maple syrup. …
What is Bella Mossa? A project in Bologna aimed at reducing vehicular traffic and CO2 emissions by encouraging people to walk, cycle or use public transportation.…
BOOKS & GEAR• CONTESTS
Review and Luggage Giveaway: Win an OOO Carry-On (contest ended)
October 22, 2018
OOO will be sending one randomly selected reader of MoreTimeToTravel a teal blue OOO Carry-On (retail value $248). An easy-to-enter giveaway!…
When we were first introduced to Cremant D'Alsace, the bubbly aperitif made according to the same method as champagne, it was nothing short of love at first sip! …
DESTINATIONS• Featured
Best Day Trip From Strasbourg: Visiting Three Fairytale Villages
October 9, 2018
If you need one more reason to visit Strasbourg—You’ve got it! From there, you can take the best day trip from Strasbourg to fairytale Alsatian villages.…
Picking souvenirs is a strange ritual. Even in the age of real-time social media reporting, there is still an incredibly powerful need to return from the Odyssey with the spoils of your voyage.…
Finding the best restaurants in Bologna can be daunting—simply because there are so many great choices! Bologna, capital of the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, is known for having some of the best food products, chefs and restaurants in the country. It also ranks equally high on warmth and hospitality. One good way to scope out where to eat in any city is to ask “insiders,” people who live…
Even visiting chefs now call Prince Edward Island (PEI) “Canada’s Food Island”. That was the term used by Montreal celebrity chef and “Chopped Canada” judge Antonio Park at one of PEI’s exciting new Fall Flavours culinary events.…
The itinerary of our European Waterways hotel barge cruise through Alsace & Lorraine was limited to the northeast corner of France so we didn’t cover much ground—at least, literally.…
