Wendy Helfenbaum

From wellness-themed sailings to cruise lines offering elevated spa facilities, signature treatments, onboard meditation workshops, health-driven cuisine and special events focused on well-being and vitality, the many options will float anyone’s boat.

Noticing many friends were getting hooked on online gambling or struggling to save money, Concordia undergrad Benjamin Thomas felt compelled to counter those instincts with healthier financial habits. Together with McGill students Luke Freund and Arie Mednikov, he founded Lodavo — a Montreal startup that has launched a prize-linked savings app they hope will change their peers’ relationship with money.

Instead of cramming your suitcase with trinkets, why not invest some of your travel dollars into learning a new skill you can keep doing long after you return home? Here's what I learned on my 'skillcation'.

From its thriving arts scene to its award-winning culinary experiences, Ohio offers memorable road trips for groups.

From iconic brands to small-batch, family-run operations, here are some not-to-be-missed stops for behind-the-scenes tours and tastings.

Plunging into icy water has become a hot travel and wellness trend. Dip into these bracing adventures across Canada.

Here's one way to incorporate volunteering into a port of call visit to Copenhagen.

Budgets may be shrinking but fostering employee sentiment is more important than ever. Recognition can stabilize company culture during uncertain times, and it doesn't have to break the bank. Here's what to consider.

Cultural immersion emerged in most 2026 trend reports with travelers expressing their wish to learn about and make meaningful connections with the destinations they visit. People are craving deeper, more customized experiences that go beyond surface-level sightseeing. Whether it's a local music or culinary festival, set-jetting to see filming locations for their favorite show, or a deep-dive into the architecture and history of a place, the travel advisors who know the most about a destination's year-round offerings are the ones who will come out ahead.

When self-checkout machines were first introduced in the United States in the late 1990s and in Canada shortly after that, they were heralded as a solution to labour shortages, rising operating costs and customers wanting to get in and out of a store as quickly as possible. Research shows that most Canadians select self-checkout over standing in line waiting for a cashier to scan their items—especially if they are buying less than 20 items.

Is there anything more relaxing than a soothing spa treatment inspired by your tropical surroundings, with ocean breezes and the sounds of birds singing in the background? Indulging in restorative massages, facials and body scrubs or wraps in the Caribbean often includes using traditional rituals and indigenous ingredients such as aloe, tropical fruit, sea salt, spices, coffee, coconut oil, seaweed or volcanic mud — all meant to offer a luxurious experience.

Forget sitting in a corner nursing a glass of sparkling water. Here are a few spots where non-drinkers can have fun without having to do shooters.

How to choose the right oil to help extend your vehicle’s lifespan.

With its rich history and culture, legendary food and wine scene, and diverse natural landscapes that include majestic mountainsand coastlines, lush vineyards and charming rural villages, France offers a wealth of options for groups.