Puerto Escondido is a beautiful resort port town on Mexico’s Pacific coast in the state of Oaxaca. It is ranked as the No. 3 surfing destination in the world and the current world champion surfer, Jhony Corzo, is a 19-year-old from Puerto Escondido. This Mexican paradise has been a well-kept secret but it’s been emerging as a world-class vacation locale.

We all know that Florida is the iconic destination for Snowbirds, but St Pete Beach is the most underrated stretch of perfect sand in North America. Located directly on the Gulf of Mexico, St Pete was recently named the 3rd best beach in America by USA Today and Travel Leisure — and with good reason.

Pulling up to the sleek front entrance of the RIU Bambu you can see right through the lobby, past the pool and to the sun-filled, palm tree populated beach and, you know you’ve come to the right place.

While most people don’t think of Texas as a winter hot spot, it actually has some of the most beautiful beaches you could ever dream of.  Located on an ecodiverse stretch of island chock full of activities is Texan paradise, South Padre Island.

Without further ado, here are my 15 favourite food spots in NYC! Check out these spots if you’re a New York newbie too.

While most people tend to venture towards cities such as Almaty, we’ve got five excellent reasons why Astana should be on your Go To list when visiting Kazakhstan.

Only 66 miles from Denver, Winter Park is a family-oriented hill that packs a lot of punch. The resort offers seven “territories” and three peaks spread over 1,247 hectares of skiable terrain. There is something here for everyone.

The lobby of Denver’s Union Station is a hub of activity. Not an uncommon sight since this grand space is home to trendy cafés, restaurants and shops. But this is not the usual crowd of people who come to hang out. It’s 6:30 a.m. and these folks, carrying skis and boot bags, are heading to the train platform to board the Winter Park Express.

Life and travel with a special-needs kid can take you on journeys you never imagined. Motivated by a visit to an alligator sanctuary, we hopped in the car and road tripped the 1,600 kilometres to Myrtle Beach to visit Stewart, an alligator who used to be at Little Ray’s Reptiles in Ottawa. It was an incredible adventure from beginning to end.

If you are looking to escape the doldrums of winter and get rejuvenated, head to Melia Braco Village in Jamaica.

Los Cabos, located on the Southern tip of the 1,000-mile long Baja Peninsula on the Pacific side of Mexico, is a very unique destination. Los Cabos is one of Mexico’s most intriguing, diverse and posh areas. With its dramatic desert backdrops, its numerous and various beaches, luxury resorts, spas, golf courses and first-class restaurants, Los Cabos is definitely a different way to discover Mexico.

Forget that it’s easy to get to, the super friendly locals or the low-key vibe tied to its mining history, 3oo days of sunshine and 300 inches should be reason enough to head to Copper Mountain in Colorado ski country. No? How about free cat skiing?

Egypt has one of the most important Greco-Roman and Judeo-Christian traditions in the world. This is evident for travellers who appreciate aesthetic sensibility and the historical archaeology that witnesses several stages, representing the symbol of the richness of cultural exchange and the articulation of people's identities.

When someone mentions Texas, the first thing that comes to mind is probably cowboys, cattle ranching and the wild west. But while their western roots run deep, Texas is far from all lone rangers and tumbleweeds. This is especially true when in San Antonio.

San Diego one of the few places I’ve visited where I thought; “Yeah I could live here . . . easily.” Then I walked into the legendary and iconic Hotel Del Coronado, affectionately referred to locally as “The Del”, and thought, “I’m never going home.” The Del is a truly special destination. It is majestic, charming, elegant and bucket list worthy.

Detroit is back BIGTIME! Detroit has emerged on a new footing over the past five years and is now on a roll. When you visit Detroit you feel as though you are in a great historic city. And you are.

An architect’s love for jade and passion for his craft combined to create a one-of-a-kind paradise that will have you fall in love with Saint Lucia. The scenery is beautiful, the view is unbelievable but the three-kilometre drive from the town of Soufriere feels like a straight vertical climb up the side of a mountain.

Head to the Cayman Islands for a personal system reboot. No green juice required…the hot sun, cool cocktails and delicious food of this luxury Caribbean destination is all you need to change your personal programming.

Museums are great but after a couple of days of shuffling the kids through them, even the most ardent art lover is rubbing their feet wondering when it will end. Instead, consider getting out of the big city and explore the smaller towns and villages of Europe on two wheels.

The reality is there is a lot more to Orlando than amusement parks. In fact, it is everything else that is there that makes Orlando a fantastic destination.