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Ocean Club Resort Offers Up the Surreal
(Waypoints Global, December 2018) – Turks and Caicos are some of the most beautiful Caribbean islands I have ever visited, and I have seen many. The colours of the island are surreal turquoise, bright blue, pink and purple all reflected in its translucent waters.
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Fashion and Function…Even When It’s Cold Outside
(Waypoints Global, December 2018) – Active, adventurous in the winter without fear of wiping out is a goal most Canadians have. Even walking briskly on sidewalks without grips, ice underneath the snow can be treacherous. Olang winter boots have changed all that. Boots with a pivoting grip are designed to increase traction on ice and…
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Sparkle & Shine: Festive Fun in the Waterloo Region
(Family Fun Canada, December 2018) – I don’t think my grandkids would ever say that a weekend with Nana is boring after our wonderfully festive stay in the Waterloo Region!
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From Beach to Jewellery Box
(Waypoints Global, December 2018) – We don’t all make time to shop when on holiday, but looking for gifts for friends and family, or picking up a memento for yourself is a real treat. Jewellery doesn’t take up much space, even if you are travelling with carry-on luggage.
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Luggage Tags That Earn Their Way
(Waypoints Global, November 2018) — We all have luggage tags that include the necessary contact information. Mine also has a Canadian flag on it. However, Calpak Power has released a new luggage tag that attaches to your carry-on and charges your phone en route.
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Kindle Paperwhite – The Best in E-readers Today
(Waypoints Global, November 2018) — As an avid reader, I used to carry one novel, worried that I would zip through it and have nothing to read; like many of my generation, I was reluctant to join the e-reader bandwagon.
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Time at a Glance – Wherever You Are – Wherever You’re Going
(Waypoints Global, November 2018) — If you’re traveling through multiple time zones in a short period, it can be a little tricky to keep track of the time. When I was going through the Northwest Passage, we zigged and zagged through different time zones, back and forth; even my iPhone couldn’t keep up.
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Paravel Fold-up Tote Bag – An Oprah Favourite
(Waypoints Global, November 2018) — I admit I often buy a few too many items when I travel and panic because I don’t have the luggage space, usually opting for carry-on only. This fold-up tote bag to toss into my suitcase or use as well as my carry-on is the answer.
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Permission to Carry More Luggage – Pack for a Purpose
(Waypoints Global, November 2018) — Air Canada now has an application for excess baggage. Not a reason to add in a few extra pairs of shoes, the application process is for humanitarian purposes, including the transportation of live rescue cats and dogs.
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Tour the Grand River in Grand Style
(Waypoints Global, November 2018) — The Grand River watershed includes all the land drained by the Grand River and its tributaries. At 6,800 square kilometres (2,800 square miles), it’s the largest watershed in southern Ontario.