Meredith Hardie

Meredith Hardie

Staff Writer

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Put these best food cities in the U.S. on your bucket list

If you're hungry for inventive culinary delights and time-honoured delicacies, make a pit stop at the best food cities in the US.

What it's like to stay at the Frontenac Club in Kingston, Ontario

The Frontenac Club in Kingston has been renovated into one of Ontario's best boutique hotels. We've got all the details.

The ultimate guide to Kingston, Ontario

From haunted walks to farm-to-table dining and local craft beer, we've got the best things to eat, see and do in Kingston, Ontario.

The must-try places to eat and experience in Montreal

In lieu of a Euro vacation, we embark on the next best thing — a trip to Canada's foodie city. Here is everything you must see, do and fill your face with in Montreal.

Review: The June Motel, Sauble Beach

The June Motel has a heated pool, an indoor-outdoor restaurant and all the frosé you could ever need. Here's our review of Sauble Beach's latest arrival.

What to expect at Wander the Resort

Book in advance and bring your pack to Prince Edward County for a special staycation at Wander the Resort, a new lakeside, luxury cabin retreat with a private beach.

Hotel Review: The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Toronto

We packed our fanciest pjs and checked out Toronto's Ritz-Carlton Hotel where luxe amenities meet five-star hospitality for an unforgettable staycation.

Hotel Review: the Drake Hotel

From the superlative suites to the in-house restaurant and the rooftop Sky Yard, the Drake Hotel on Queen West is the ideal spot for a Toronto staycation.

The 18 hiking essentials you need this fall

From Columbia's latest boot to a Garmin GPS smart watch, we've go the all-singing, all-dancing hiking gear you need this fall. Don't leave home without it.

San Lucas prison island turns into Costa Rica's newest national park

From prison to... National park? Costa Rica has transformed its renowned San Lucas Island prison into a park packed with hiking trails and top-notch facilities.

Trouble in Paradise? These Brazilian islands have some unusual COVID guidelines

Brazil's Fernando de Noronha islands are known for world class beaches, turquoise waters and now for only welcoming travellers who've had COVID-19. Here's what you need to know.

Review: The Anndore House, Toronto

The Anndore House has better style than most people with its contemporary rooms, vintage vibes and inviting Mediterranean restaurant. Here's our review of Toronto's hippest boutique hotel for your next staycation.

Japan's latest tourist attraction: Tokyo's transparent public toilets

Pull out your iPhone, Tokyo's new transparent toilets are lighting up social media and breaking down barriers in Japan – plus they look really cool...

You can go on Indigenous travel experiences across Canada through Airbnb

Airbnb has partnered with the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada to launch unique Indigenous travel experiences from Ontario to Kamloops.

Caribbean, Mexico and Central America borders reopen: what you need to know right now

As COVID-19 restrictions loosen in some countries, international borders begin to reopen and tourism gets a fresh, sanitized start.

5 of the best road-trip-worthy restaurants near Toronto

Fill up the gas tank and your belly at some of the best road trip worthy restaurants just a short drive from Toronto.

The Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit is now open in Toronto

Gogh beyond the four corners of your apartment and check out Toronto's Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit.

Hotel X Toronto by Library Hotel Collection: hotel review

With stunning views and resort-standard amenities, design-led Hotel X Toronto makes for a sleek addition to the city – and if it's good enough for the NHL stars, it's good enough for us.

Airlines ban alcohol to help minimize the spread of COVID-19

In an effort to reduce the interaction between crew members and fellow passengers, the only alcohol heavily encouraged on planes right now is hand sanitizer.

Explore Ontario on a road trip this summer

Pile into the car and hit the open road on one of these weekend-getaway-worthy road trips just a short distance from Toronto. After all, Ontario is “yours to discover.”