The StarPhoenix - Travel

• Video: Sleeping with the snow angels
  Sleeping in the snow is something that seems counter-intuitive, even to a Canadian, but canada.com's Reb Stevenson gives it a try in Montreal's Snow Village.

  
  

  
  
  
• German shipyard is known for its quality
  Before I board any cruise ship, I look to see where it was built, when it was built, its size, engines and passenger count. It's just part of my routine. For many of you, a ship is simply a conveyance to board in advance of "let's get cruising."

  
  

  
  
  
• How to check out the London Olympics for less
  With the 2012 London games rapidly approaching, many travellers are wondering how to have the most affordable Olympic experience possible. Fortunately, a number of free and low-cost options are available to visitors of this historic English city.

  
  

  
  
  
• Tour historic Havana and relax on beaches of Varadero
  It may be only 150 kilometres away from Florida in distance but it might as well be light years away in ideology and a way of life.

  
  

  
  
  
• At Tanque Verde Ranch in Arizona, a horse lover regains his stride
  Gene Autry I wasn't. Barely an hour into an all-day trail ride, my hiking boots felt like ovens and my baseball cap barely shaded my face.

  
  

  
  
  
• B.C.'s Kicking Horse Resort a wild beast with soul
  With run names like Unnecessary Roughness, Consequence, Redemption, Epiphany, Shangri-La, and Nirvana, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is a place where one can touch paradise — but not without some fierce, adrenalin-inducing trials.

  
  

  
  
  
• Dim sum in Hong Kong is a must
  Hong Kong is not known for typical tourist attractions, such as museums. It's more about having experiences.

  
  

  
  
  
• Friday Flags of the World Quiz #10
  Fancy yourself a man (or woman) of the world? How good are you at recognizing flags? Try the latest installment in our flag-quiz series to test your knowledge.

  
  

  
  
  
• Making friends with winter in Montreal
  Canada.com's Reb Stevenson tackles Montreal's namesake mountain, Mount Royal. Just don't call it a hill.

  
  

  
  
  
• Castaways on Fiji: Notes from the Coral Kingdom
  We were dozing on the sand at the edge of the bluest lagoon I’d ever seen when suddenly I remembered. The snorkel trip. Grabbing our masks we rushed to the dive shack, catching the skiff as it was pulling out for the ride to the far side of the lagoon.