Wellness doesn’t always come wrapped in a spa robe. Sometimes it comes from community. Belonging. Purpose. Kindness. And knowing that when something goes terribly wrong, people will show up for one another. Last Friday, Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador marked the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001 — a day forever associated with unimaginable tragedy, but […]
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Some places in Canada carry stories that feel like part of our collective memory. This summer, I brought Bill and my girls to one of them: the Terry Fox Mile 0 Memorial on Water Street in St. John’s, Newfoundland — the place where Terry Fox began his Marathon of Hope on April 12, 1980.
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Wellness travel isn’t always about escaping to a remote retreat. Sometimes it’s found in the heartbeat of a city. Seoul, South Korea’s vibrant capital of more than 10 million people, has quietly become one of the world’s most intriguing destinations for travellers seeking beauty, self-care, movement, and mindful cultural experiences—all wrapped into one
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I came across a fascinating BBC Travel piece recently — The Evolution of the Wellness Retreat — that put words to something I’ve been watching happen in real time with my clients. If you’d like to read it, I’ll link it below. But I wanted to share my own take, because after nearly 20 years
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Can travel help protect your brain as you age? As a former actuary who spent two decades measuring risk, I’m fascinated by emerging research linking immersive travel with better brain health and cognitive reserve. From Antarctica to European river cruises, discover why novelty, learning, movement, and meaningful experiences may be among the best investments you can make—not just for unforgettable memories, but for your long-term wellbeing and Return on Life™.
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Most people think wellness travel begins at a spa. I discovered something different while sailing aboard an expedition cruise in Iceland. Standing beneath Kirkjufell Mountain, an unexpected encounter with Icelandic horses became a powerful reminder that true wellness isn’t found in a treatment room—it’s found in slowing down, paying attention, and allowing nature to transform the way we experience the world.
What if one of the world’s best wellness experiences wasn’t in a spa—but 30 feet beneath the ocean? Discover SeaTREK in Tahiti, a remarkable underwater walking adventure available on select Windstar Cruises in French Polynesia.
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When people hear “wellness travel,” they often picture yoga retreats, spas, meditation classes, green juices. Those experiences have their place. But my recent journey through Iceland’s Westfjords — travelling with Aurora Expeditions as part of ACTA’s Immersive Expedition Cruise program — reminded me that some of the most powerful wellness experiences don’t happen in
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Earlier this month, one of my favourite wellness moments didn’t happen at a spa or on a beach somewhere in the world. It happened at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa listening to Fran Lebowitz. I had the opportunity to hear Alan Neal of CBC’s All in a Day interview Fran before meeting the great
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There’s something about Norway that slows your heartbeat in the best possible way. Maybe it’s the stillness of the fjords. Maybe it’s the crisp mountain air. Maybe it’s the feeling of standing somewhere so vast and beautiful that your nervous system finally exhales. For me, wellness travel isn’t always about spa menus and
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