Somewhere between Emerald Bay and Seal Rock we achieve ocean-kayaking nirvana. The sun is burning off the morning marine mist and we're slicing through the smooth Pacific, at one with nature, counting ourselves lucky to be in this surreal Southern California setting. My son, Alex, and I are on La Vida Laguna's two-hour Ocean Kayak Eco Tour just off...

​ Austin Adventures is introducing East Coast itineraries for the 2022. The new programmes with options for both family and adult-only participation include: The Acadia National Park, Maine The chance to experience the best of Maine's Atlantic coast by bike, foot, kayak and sailboat near Acadia National Park and Penobscot Bay. www.austinadventures....

Los Angeles is inviting Canadians to #StartYourComeback for a diverse roster of experiences. I'm no star quarterback like Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams. But, let me on the football field of the Ram's SoFi Stadium and I can triumphantly complete a five-yard pass. You see, my wife, Kerry, and I are on the SoFi Stadium Tour (US$30). The hig...

Stealthily, the three-metre-long sandbar shark glides by. He's close enough that I peer directly into his eerie, slit-pupil eyes. The apex predator stares right back. Since he's only mildly interested in what I'm doing, he's gone as quickly as he appeared, with a gentle flick of his tail and sway of his pectoral fins. "That was Pizza," guide Juan O...

San Diego is a city on the Pacific coast of California known for its beaches, parks and warm climate. California's beach city, has 70 miles of coastlineand almost 'year-round sunshine'. Balboa Park is the site of the renowned San Diego Zoo, as well as numerous art galleries, artist studios, museums and gardens. A deep harbor is home to a large acti...

The Tennessee city of Nashville has been linked with some of the world's most-loved Country hits. Music City, which is the home to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, attracts artists, musicians and songwriters looking to carve out their careers. Tennessee-born Dolly Parton has sold over 100 million records worldwide and has been a key facto...