It’s not very often that your supper is just too pretty to eat but when it comes to dining on lionfish, it’s almost a shame to kill it. The zebra-hued, monotone and curious-looking fish has large radial spikes that stretch beyond its body, protecting it from all around. Go too close and you’ll certainly know about it.

Decisions, decisions, do you want to vacation in an idyllic beachfront hotel, walk on the sand and listen to the sound of the ocean waves crashing against the shore? Or is your ideal trip a cityscape, full of hip new restaurants, nightspots, museums and shops? Why not just combine both vacation styles and settle in beautiful Waikiki, Hawaii for a week or two?

Vancouver is known as Canada’s coolest city — and with quick connections to major U.S. hubs, especially on the west coast, it really should be on your (easy-to-reach) travel bucket list. And bring the kids along with you, because traveling to seriously family-friendly Vancouver with kids is not going to be a hassle.

As the door closed behind me and I was left alone in suite 1742, a sense of panic mixed with déjà vu set in. I had seen these rooms before, on old newsreel, in documentaries and in glossy coffee table books. But being here in the very space where John and Yoko stood – or rather laid – felt intrusive somehow. It felt like they might wander in and ask me to bugger off.

Just like small children, adults can also benefit from a relaxing bedtime story. Meditation and relaxation apps like Headspace or Calm, have started to introduce sleep stories as a way for adults to destress before bed. The stories chosen are descriptive and interesting but are narrated, often by celebrities, in a slow pace that makes you feel instantly at ease.

You’ll find Ottawa’s oldest pub in the middle of the bustling ByWard Market. Built in 1849, The Chateau Lafayette, is an Ottawa institution affectionately known as "The Laff." In fact, its long history means that it was here before Ottawa was even called Ottawa, and pre-dates the original Parliament buildings and the nearby Chateau Laurier.

London is made up of 32 boroughs, or local authority districts and the city of London. There is a huge range of different neighbourhoods operating in each of these areas, all with their own unique flair, cultural makeup and landmarks to discover.

More than 80 years ago, caribou numbers in Canada’s Northwest Territories started to decline – a serious threat to the Inuit people who called the region home. In response, a herd of 3500 reindeer from Alaska were herded through the rugged landscape to the region, where they were used for their meat and fur.

When you think of exciting global cities, London, England is right up there with Paris, New York, and Tokyo. This English capital was the home of Dickens, the birthplace of Chaplin and other literary legends, and not to mention the home of the Royal Family. London is filled with unforgettable things to do, so check out this guide for your next trip.

The beaches of Nova Scotia provide the perfect traditional Canadian summer experience. Enjoy life at the shore this summer by heading south to the coast along the UNESCO Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve. Here on the south shore of Nova Scotia, you can relax with the family and enjoy long lazy days on the sands, feast on the tastes of the ocean, or even learn to surf.

From the road, it’s less than a 30-minute hike to the entrance to Rat’s Nest and the start of a caving adventure that will get your heart rate soaring. Close to Banff, Alberta, in the quirky town of Canmore, with the Rocky Mountains as a backdrop and an enthusiastic guide leading you through the woods, you’ll don red coveralls, safety gear and a headlamp before heading underground to face your fears.

It’s a strange truth that although modern city dwellers live packed together in close proximity, we really don’t know our neighbours at all. Just what do the people that share your postcode do in the privacy of their own homes? What are their family dynamics like? What are they watching on TV? And pray tell, what on earth is going on in their garage?

A garment bag should be more than just an afterthought. Up your packing game, and consider the garment bag the workhorse of your luggage collection. A typical garment bag is usually a cloth, zippered bag with an interior hanger to keep suits, shirts, and dresses wrinkle-free and protected from the elements in transit.

Toes planted in the golden sand, caves behind you, waves and waves in front. On this stretch of beach, giants roamed. One of them, Bedruthan, planted his stone stacks one by one onto the ocean floor and then used them to hop right across the coastline.

An engineering marvel connecting two oceans, easing trade routes and employing 10,000 Panamanians in over 600 occupations. The Panama canal is an essential living mechanism that feeds the city and country with opportunity and wealth. But this man-made waterway has helped to create a contradiction. Within the artificial creation, a fascinating and diverse collection of wildlife thrives.

If you find yourself on the West Coast often, you’ve probably checked off most of the top tourist spots in LA. On repeat trips, don’t rehash old itineraries, instead, get super local by discovering new neighborhoods. These are the top reasons why you need to visit West Hollywood.

A scream breaks through the peaceful sanctuary and several bathers look around to see what, or who has created the ruckus. A splash from the cold dip pool and a very quick run to the safety of the sauna reveal that it was just part of the thermal cycle, here at Spa Nordik.

An average day as a mom to small children can be messy, emotionally intense, and physically draining. You need next level scheduling skills to coordinate school drop-offs, sports events, extracurricular classes, birthday parties, and bake sales. You have to multitask while dishing out hugs, prepping dinner, cleaning up, and keeping on top of all the demands of running a family and a home.

Coastal landscapes wouldn't be the same without that familiar beacon of safety — the lighthouse. Most ships today have sophisticated GPS tracking systems to navigate choppy waters around the shoreline, making lighthouses less essential than they once were. But as tourist attractions and romantic reminders of the seafaring adventures of yesteryear, they are irreplaceable.

Enjoy a special getaway with your sweetheart to these romantic destinations in the U.S. Here are our recommendations for a vacation of total relaxation and heart-stopping romance.