Held every Wednesday in front of the Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, and on Fridays in front of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, guests are guided through a moving spiritual sunrise welcome. Kehaulani Kam, Marriott’s Director of cultural relations, is joined by Kalama Cabigon who is dressed in a malo and chants as the sun rises slowly above the Koolau Range and diamond head. Participants are encouraged to kneel on towels stretched over the sand.

Standing on the frozen Arctic Ocean and looking out into the vast expanse of snow and ice makes you feel very small. On the shore of the tiny far northern town of Tuktoyaktuk, in the Northwest Territories of Canada, it’s hard to imagine how people could survive in such a remote, coastal tundra.

Bella Percy-Hughes picking tea leaves at the Tregothnan Estate, photograph by swns.com For most Brits, any problem can be solved with a nice cup of tea. But, the majority of the country’s tea leaves make a long journey from China or India before they reach those English teacups. That’s why the tea grown on the Tregothnan Estate is such a rare British treasure. Set on the banks of the River Fal, near Truro, Cornwall, the estate established the nation’s first tea gardens in 1999 and began produc

“Do you hear the Wapiti?” Tune into the resident radio station as you slowly drive through the wilderness park in Montebello, Quebec, about an hour’s drive from Canada’s capital city, Ottawa, and you’ll hear this phrase. Wapiti is what French-speaking Canadians call an elk and these large curious creatures will attempt to shove their massive heads inside your car window looking for a carrot or two as you navigate the route around their habitats.

Whether you head inside to museums, enjoy amusement rides, learn something new or see the city from above, you’ll find a trip to Toronto with kids has something for everyone.

The very first time I met my husband-to-be, I was topless. In fact, the first time I met my in-laws, I was topless. Let’s be clear: I am not a shameless exhibitionist or some sort of naturist hippy. But I am British, and I was on a beach vacation in balmy Cuba at the time.

One of the best things about summer road trips is that you and your family aren't constrained by airline baggage allowances. You can pack up anything and everything you can fit in your vehicle! That includes everyone's favorite toys and games, supplies to make sure you are prepared for any eventuality and every little home convenience to make the trip go smoothly. Here are 15 essential items to stow away in the car on your next road trip with kids. When you're traveling with kids you need to

In the Saint-Michel neighborhood of Montreal, a collection of buildings make up a kind of 'Cirque City.' It’s here you’ll find the National Circus School, the headquarters of Cirque de Soleil – and the home of TOHU, a year-round dedicated circus-arts venue that also hosts the Montreal Cirque Festival, celebrating its 10th anniversary in July 2019.

When you think of Las Vegas, what comes to mind? Casinos, bachelorette parties and the movie “The Hangover”? Well, yes, there’s all that, but think broader. Believe it or not, for the past decade or so, Las Vegas has been working to shrug off its reputation as only a raucous party de

Picture Canada and you’ll envisage all the natural beauty of its wild parks, deep forests, glacial lakes and vibrant, multicultural cities. From coast to coast, the world’s second-largest country is a place of contrasting extremes – none of which is more remote or endlessly fascinating than the north. Almost 40% of Canada’s landmass is made up of just three territories: the Northwest Territories (NWT), Yukon, and Nunavut.

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.

Shanghai is a modern, vibrant, and wealthy city with a serious shopping addiction. The Shanghainese have a reputation for being glamorous, fashionable lovers of luxury goods. Who could blame them, though, with such a diversity of department stores, malls, antique markets, and cool vintage shops? From the old-world markets to gleaming new malls, there nearly endless shopping options. These are the neighborhoods you should visit.

Moscow offers visitors a unique shopping experience featuring both boutique shops and designer stores. Along with shopping centers full of international brand names, you can also spend your rubles at markets, standalone independent stores, luxury mini malls, and repurposed warehouse factories. From hot new Russian designers to household name brands, these are the best areas to visit when taking in Moscow's shopping scene.

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?

Kuala Lumpur is a city where you can grab bargains or spend a small fortune in trendy designer boutiques. Whether you prefer upmarket shopping centers like Pavilion KL or haggling for a bargain in the many street markets, Kuala Lumpur is simply made for shopaholics. Here are the top shopping spots in Malaysia's modern capital city.

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.

Set amid the greenery of the Roseland Heritage Coast, where fields of sheep meet hidden coves, the attraction here is its remoteness.

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.