Sun and Sand with a Side of Surrealism
The vibrant city of St. Petersburg surprises with several striking art museums and a thriving cultural scene
Travel
Leah was the travel editor at Today’s Parent for six years. Prior to that she was the travel editor at FASHION for three years. She has special interests in family travel, luxury tourism and beauty/wellness getaways. She doesn’t ski and considers camping an affront. To everything.
The Life Aquatic: Swimming with the Manatees in Florida
Forget swimming with dolphins. For the ultimate hydrotherapy, nothing beats floating with the gentle, huggable manatee.
I Ate Like The Bear in Chicago (Zoomer magazine)
When I heard about a foodie tour based on the cult TV show, this superfan signed up faster than you can say sizzle
Where next – A perfect day in Monterey, California (Range magazine)
Unwind in this oceanside county where you’ll find the most delightful shopping, golfing, dining, and beach-going on the California coast.
Show on the road: The Motel Revolution (enRoute)
Motels have gone from grunge to glam. Here are our picks for a fun and escapist road trip through Ontario.
Early check-in at Toronto’s revamped Park Hyatt: what to expect in the shiny, new (again) hotel (Toronto Star)
One of the storied grand dames of Toronto hotels has finally taken off her facelift bandages.
The chic motelier’s guide to where to dine, drink and shop in Sauble Beach (Toronto Star)
When April Brown and Sarah Sklash, co-owners of hip Prince Edward County motel The June, were hunting for the perfect spot for their second location, they fell in love with Sauble Beach.
Beyond the links: The hidden gems of Myrtle Beach (re:porter)
Head off the fairway to find the
hidden gems of Myrtle Beach
Weekend Getaway: Have some fun with toys, trees and castles in the Finger Lakes
The Finger Lakes region is in New York State, about three-and-a-half hours from Toronto. It boasts a lot of lakes (11, officially) and they look like fingers. This vineyard- and nature-rich region comprises 14 counties, but many visitors coming from the GTA will cross the border at Niagara Falls and plant their flag in the city of Rochester first.
Beyond the coasters: A thrill ride through Orlando that’s off the rails (re:porter)
The city best known as theme park central also has a surprisingly offbeat side, where the locals let loose, cocktails are served in snow cones, and the ghosts speak (if you’re lucky).