Jennifer Merrick

1 month ago | shebuystravel.com | Jennifer Merrick

This trip was hosted. All opinions expressed are entirely my own. In this series, I'll introduce one fabulous destination and show you where to stay, savor and play on two different budgets. Splurge-worthy picks are all about luxury resorts, fine dining and individualized experiences while budget-friendly ideas offer bargain digs, cheap (but good) eats and free or inexpensive activities to enjoy.

1 month ago | boldtraveller.ca | Jennifer Merrick

THE BATHROOM SCALE. After a vacation. I’m sure I’m not the only one who dreads this moment of truth. The price I inevitably pay for holiday indulgences averages about five hard-to-shed pounds. So, imagine my delight when I returned from a rejuvenating getaway at Hilton Head Health, and the scale had moved five pounds in the opposite direction. Residential weight loss programs are nothing new. In the 1960s and ’70s, “fat camps” began to make an appearance.

1 month ago | boldtraveller.ca | Jennifer Merrick

“NATURE IS MAGIC,” says Robert Bateman, one of Canada’s most acclaimed painters. The variety and richness of the natural world is what he absorbs and expresses in his paintings. He lives on Salt Spring Island, and he’s far from the only artist here. In fact, this gulf island, located between Nanaimo and Victoria off the coast of Vancouver Island has the highest percentage of artists in Canada.

1 month ago | shebuystravel.com | Jennifer Merrick

This trip was hosted. All opinions expressed are entirely my own. Like many travelers to Mexico, we wore a wristband. But ours didn't allow access to buffets, unlimited cocktails, pools or nightly shows. Instead, it gave us the privilege of exploring a protected natural marine ecosystem that Jacque Cousteau once called 'the aquarium of the world'. An Overview of Camp Cecil de la IslaFor three glorious nights, we slept on the beach in luxe tents with real beds on the uninhabited Espiritu Santo Island.

2 months ago | shebuystravel.com | Jennifer Merrick

In this series, I’ll introduce one fabulous destination and show you where to stay, savor and play on two different budgets. Splurge-worthy picks are all about luxury resorts, fine dining and individualized experiences while budget-friendly ideas offer bargain digs, cheap (but good) eats and free or inexpensive activities to enjoy. I’ll provide money-saving tips (even for the splurges) and ensure that whatever your budget is, you’ll be able to make the most of your vacation.