There's nothing quite like a private island. It conjures up fantasies of exclusivity, indulgence and luxury on a personalized hideaway. Position this prime real estate in the blue-as-blue Caribbean Sea just off the coast of Central America's southern Belize and you have a winner. That's exactly what Norwegian Cruise Line has done with its latest en...

Los Angeles' beach communities are ideal for learning how to surf and watch the experts catch a wave and Wyatt Boyd is a bit of a show off. Before my son, Alex, and I start a beginner surfing lesson, instructor Wyatt catches a couple of waves to demonstrate how it's done. Of course, as the quintessential California boy, former varsity team surfer a...

​ Whether the outing is in fog or brilliant sunshine, this region of Alberta, Canada delivers a memorable experience. Saturday dawns frosty and foggy. Initially, my daughter, Grace, and I fear our 8 a.m. horseback ride in Alberta's Badlands will be cancelled. But no, Rocking R Guest Ranch co-owner Marvin Kinsman assures us the conditions are perfec...

Halle is the consummate cuddler. This little two-and-a-half-year-old koala has my daughter, Grace, in a eucalyptus-scented embrace. Grace smiles and snuggles and Halle half closes her eyes. Rather than contentment with this human interaction, Halle may just be tired. Images by Steve MacNaull 1: 'Grace and koala' : Steve MacNaull's daughter, Grace, ...