Wine Country for a Special Anniversary

It feels like summer in Southern Ontario. The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming and the air is hot. Perfect weather for celebrating my parent’s 60th wedding anniversary! We rented a stretch limo and took the family for a tour of the wineries around the Niagara Escarpment. My sister and I had scouted out the area and chose three beautiful locations: Angels Gate Winery, Stoney Ridge Estate Winery …

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Eiffel Tower or Awful Tower: You Decide

When in Paris, you can’t miss the Eiffel Tower. However, there’s more than one way to see this famous landmark and not all of them are enjoyable. Take our trip for example. My husband and I were visiting the City of Light with our then seven and ten year old boys. Of course they wanted to go to the top of the Tower. It was July and we knew …

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Lilac Festival at the Royal Botanical Gardens

Lilacs are a sure sign that spring is really here. Who can resist the sweet smell as these bushes show off their beautiful blooms? One of my favourite places to enjoy the blossoms is at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington, Ontario. These gardens offer the world’s largest collection of lilacs and this weekend is the beginning of their annual Lilac Festival. Enjoy entertainment, food and much more as …

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Three Day Air France Sale

For three days only, Air France is offering round-trip flights from Toronto or Montreal to Abu Dhabi, Beirut or Cairo including all taxes starting at $850.00. The best part is, you can even take advantage of a free stop-over in Paris, France. Travel must be taken between September 10 and December 10, 2010. This offer is only available if booked by May 10, 2010.