Travel trips, tips and tricks
PAT LEE Cycling is the new golf in Prince Edward Island, or so some have said. Although this might spark a lively debate, the sentiment does speak to the rise in popularity of exploring the postcard-perfect Maritime island on two wheels. And it makes perfect sense with its jewel of the Confederation Trail – part […]
ROBIN ROBINSON ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Disembarking the Viking Star in St. Petersburg, I heard three words that made me do a double-take: “Welcome to Russia.” This was not my first time in Russia and – based on my first visit – the warm welcome at the port was unexpected. About 14 years ago, I […]
PAT LEE What is it about islands? Is it the feeling of seclusion thanks to separation from the mainland or the serenity that comes from being able to see water from many vantage points? Whatever it is, islands tend to have a special vibe, especially if said island is in the Caribbean, only reachable by […]
PAT LEE Chef Jose Andres is tired, but dutifully answering writers’questions about his new restaurant, Fish, at the upscale luxury resort The Cove at Atlantis on Paradise Island in the Bahamas. But it’s not surprising he’s a little fatigued given that within the last few days the avid diver and fisherman had been out on […]
PAT LEE What if I told you there was a magical land with emerald blue waters, beautiful crescent shaped beaches at the base of majestic volcanic mountains – and chocolate. Lots and lots of chocolate. So much chocolate, in fact, that you can check into a resort nestled in a cocoa plantation, have a spa […]