Karen Temple is an award-winning graphic designer and the web editor for Ottawa Life Magazine.

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Getaway To Topnotch Resort And Spa In Stowe, Vermont

Dubbed the Ski capital of the East, Stowe is a charming resort town in the Green Mountains about 40 minutes southwest of Burlington, Vermont.
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German Christmas Markets – A Festivus For The Rest Of Us

Over the last 400 years, the southwestern German state of Baden-Württemberg has perfected the art of the Christmas market.
Kingston Martello Tower
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Kingston is a Tasty Destination with a Dash of History

Pack a bag and check into one of the many hotels or B&Bs for a weekend in Kingston or even a mid-week teleworking escape.
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Sunwing and RIU make escaping wintery Ottawa to the beaches of Mazátlan, Mexico . . . a breeze!

Riu Emerald Bay in Mazátlan is the perfect escape from the winter cold in Ottawa where you can eat, sleep, rest and explore!
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The Loire Valley — Medieval cities, vineyards, forests and delicious food

The Loire Valley is full of endless activities to enjoy from medieval cities, vineyards, food, forests and history.
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Discovering San Diego

You can spend weeks in all the museums, beaches and green spaces of the bay city but we went to see a few of San Diego’s many neighbourhoods.
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RIU Bambu: Seven Days to Recharge

At the entrance of the RIU Bambu you can see the palm tree populated beach and, you know you’ve come to the right place.
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Rocky Mountain High

300 days of sunshine and 300 inches should be reason enough to head to Copper Mountain in Colorado ski country.
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Winter Park Resort — Colorado’s Unpretentious Old Friend

Only 66 miles from Denver, Winter Park is a family-oriented hill that packs a lot of punch.
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All Aboard!

The lobby of Denver’s Union Station is a hub of activity.