Katie Bridges

Katie Bridges

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Katie Bridges quit her job to go backpacking in South America in 2010 and hasn't been able to cure her wanderlust ever since — which could explain how the Brit wound up in Canada. Though her roots are firmly planted in Toronto, her passport is constantly filling up with stamps. Vietnam is her favourite country and she is never not searching for the perfect bowl of bun cha.

Katie Bridges's articles

Yacht more do you want?: We take a private charter to St. Vincent and the Grenadines

We attempt to gain our sealegs and disconnect from modern life on a truly off-the-grid excursion around the islands of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

Winging it: Quebec City

We head to Quebec’s capital city and detail a whirlwind itinerary that combines glimpses of history with cutting-edge gourmet experiences.

Visit this open-air market for food, brews and kangaroos

Covering ten football fields, Melbourne’s sprawling Queen Victoria Market can be daunting. Luckily, we've got you covered.

Cash or Crunch: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Get off the beach and enjoy everything Rio has to offer – from habitable hostels to tasting menus – whether you’re feeling spendy or on a budget.

In Transit: FlyGTA

We discover the perks of travelling to Niagara on one of FlyGTA’s eight-seater planes.

Winging It: Saguenay Lac-Saint-Jean

We find outdoor adventure close to home in Saguenay Lac-Saint-Jean, a rugged, lesser-visited region of central Quebec.

Sandals Montego Bay – Montego Bay, Jamaica

The first-ever Sandals resort has been brought into the modern age with an elevated gourmet program that lets foodies dine at 20 restaurants over two hotels.

Night on the 'Toon: Where to eat and drink in Saskatoon

From all-local bread to up-and-coming breweries, Katie Bridges finds out what makes Saskatoon a prairie gem.

Winging It: Punta Gorda, Florida

Miami and Orlando get the headlines, but we think Punta Gorda deserves special attention for food.

Gator-aid: Getting up close and personal with Florida's alligators

Katie Bridges takes her fear of reptiles in hand – and then cradles an alligator – as she tours Florida’s ecologically important Everglades.

Room Service: Drake Motor Inn – Prince Edward County

The Drake adds to its PEC roster with a nostalgic nod to the golden era of motels.

Room Service: The Wyvern Hotel – Punta Gorda, FL

This laid back boutique property offers harbour views, live music and rooftop cocktails in a charming and undiscovered part of southwest Florida.

Coming out of its shell: Turks and Caicos' changing culinary scene

As the Turks and Caicos takes off as a luxury culinary-travel destination, we meet the chefs working to keep a local element in the country’s dining.

Room Service: JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort

This idyllic spot in Florida offers miles of pristine private beach, fine dining and plenty of R&R opportunities – or access the Everglades adventures on its doorstep.

Winging It: Rochester, NY

We take you around the lake to eat and drink your way through Rochester, a revived American city.

Room Service: The Crane Resort – Barbados

The Caribbean’s oldest continually operating hotel offers guests enough amenities that they never need to leave their perch on the southeast end of the island.

Room Service: The Shore Club Turks & Caicos

Kite-surfing in turquoise waters on a secluded beach and Peruvian-Japanese fine dining conspire to put this luxury resort at the top of the Turks and Caicos bucket list.

Room Service: River Spring Lodge – Darien Center, NY

This intimate boutique lodge between Buffalo and Rochester is the perfect base for exploring Western New York’s natural wonders.

Room Service: La Seigneurie du Triton – Lac-Édouard, Quebec

La Seigneurie du Triton offers adventurous guests a chance to get back to nature and unplug from the modern world.