Liz Fleming

1 week ago | cruiseandtravellifestyles.com | Liz Fleming

The sweet case for indulgenceThere's a special sweetness to March in the Laurentians. Snow is still deep and white on the ski hills, but the afternoon warmth turns hard-packed slopes to soft corn, and days end with skiers sitting at picnic tables, jackets unzipped and faces turned upwards to the sun. The sap is running and sugar shacks are full of hungry maple lovers. It's springtime in the mountains.

2 months ago | boldtraveller.ca | Liz Fleming

AN UPSCALE RIVER CRUISE ship usually accommodates fewer than 200 guests, but if you’re looking for something just as intimate, Scenic Cruises offers a unique way to explore lesser-known destinations with their luxury yacht itineraries, on Scenic Eclipse I and Scenic Eclipse II, what the company has coined “The World’s First Discovery Yachts.” Because the vessels are diminutive, they can take pampered guests to smaller, off-the-beaten-path ports and ensure that the number of guests – about 230...

Mar 19, 2025 | boldtraveller.ca | Liz Fleming

Ready to chart your course for an unforgettable 2025? Whether you’re dreaming of gliding down the Danube, chasing glaciers in Greenland, or partying it up on a Virgin Voyages ship, we’ve rounded up the most enticing cruise experiences for the year ahead. From luxury mega-liners to intimate expedition vessels, there’s a perfect voyage for every kind of traveler. Let’s dive into the destinations, onboard perks, and once-in-a-lifetime adventures waiting for you on the water.

Mar 10, 2025 | cruiseandtravellifestyles.com | Liz Fleming |Doug Wallace

Brisbane’s neighbour to the south reveals sun-drenched sand, slow-travel treats, Indigenous heritage and mindful moments. DOUG WALLACEWritten by LIZ FLEMING for Cruise and Travel Lifestyles (Winter 2025)Performing a Welcome to Country ceremonyHISPS OF HERBAL SMOKE and the meditative buzz of the didgeridoo draw everyone to the beach.

Mar 2, 2025 | cruiseandtravellifestyles.com | Liz Fleming

WHERE ARE THE WORLD'S happiest people? According to a 2023 survey by Statisa, a leading German market data expert, you'll find a lot of them in Norway. Strange, given the geography. During the winter months in Norway, the sun rises late and sets early – very early – so natural light is in short supply. Add to that an inclement climate and you might not expect a land of joyous people. And yet, there they are.