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

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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.
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Jade Mountain Resort

An architect’s love for jade and passion created a one-of-a-kind paradise that will have you fall in love with Saint Lucia.
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A Cycle Tours bike and barge tour an adventure for the whole family.

Consider getting out of the big city and explore the smaller towns and villages of Europe on two wheels.
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Celebrate Winter With an All-Inclusive Adventure in the French Alps

You might wonder if France is too far for a week of skiing and with no guarantee of snow conditions, is it worth it? Yes, yes absolutely!
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Cayman Reboot

Head to the Cayman Islands for a personal system reboot at a luxury Caribbean destination with hot sun and cool cocktails.