Maureen LittleJohn

Toronto

Travel Writer and Editor at Freelance

Life is an adventure! Travel writer/editor, communication adviser, humanitarian, French bulldog fan, eternal student, sauvignon blanc sipper, positive thinker.

Articles

Why You Should Take a Local Food Tour When You Travel

5 days ago | journeywoman.com | Maureen LittleJohn

Featured image: Maureen Littlejohn shares her tips on how to find a food tour that mixes local flavours and history | Photo provided by Maureen Littlejohn A culinary travel writer shares her secrets on how to find a food tour by Maureen LittlejohnMy first week in Cartagena, Colombia, I signed up for an afternoon food tour.
Parador de Santo Estevo: Sacred to secular.

1 week ago | hotel-scoop.com | Maureen LittleJohn

Inching down a steep road in our group’s minivan, the first glimpse I had of Parador de Santo Estevo was of an ancient stone structure rising from a misty hillside. The lodging was in Galicia, in northern Spain’s lush, green Ribeira Sacra region. It felt like an area that time forgot, peppered with hidden Romanesque churches and monasteries that dated back to the Crusades. Although near the city of Ourense, this hotel is not easy to get to.
Ece Saray Marina & Resort: Explore Türkiye’s Turquoise Coast

3 weeks ago | hotel-scoop.com | Maureen LittleJohn

On a recent visit to the Turquoise Coast in southwest Türkiye (formerly known as Turkey), I discovered the welcoming Ece Saray Marina & Resort. The hotel was surrounded by lush green hills and overlooking sparkling Fethiye Bay. As well as a hotel, the site is a working marina. Pleasure craft were bobbing in the water and a waterside terrace was filled with boaters indulging in a few beverages. It was a far cry from the Istanbul hotel I came from, which was luxurious but very busy and urban.
Club Med Buccaneer’s Creek: Go Martinique!

1 month ago | hotel-scoop.com | Maureen LittleJohn

For those who love all-inclusive accommodation, there is only one choice in the French West Indies island of Martinique. Club Med Buccaneer’s Creek was the first of the brand in the Americas in 1969. At the end of 2024 the hotel completed renovations and these days it pops with fresh tropical décor and spruced-up public spaces. Close by is Dominica also an island known for its natural beauty and interesting accommodation. I was on Martinique to soak up some sun and explore its many UNESCO sites.
Pomme Cannelle Village: Catch a view in northwest Martinique

1 month ago | hotel-scoop.com | Maureen LittleJohn

Adventurers who are drawn to the mountainous northwest corner of Martinique, appreciate discovering Pomme Cannelle Village. The three-star, 21-unit hotel in the town of Le Precheur is quiet, clean, and offers great value. Comparing this French West Indies island to the Dominican Republic, (another Caribbean island I visited recently) was like comparing apples and oranges.
Hotel Bambou: When craving a tropical getaway in Martinique

2 months ago | hotel-scoop.com | Maureen LittleJohn

I was drawn to the French Caribbean island of Martinique for its world-class vanilla, cocao, and rum. But on a recent trip what really made me smile was the sweet Hotel Bambou in Trois-Ilets. The hotel was in the process of upgrading from three stars to four and I could see why. It offered easy beach access (all beaches are open to the public in Martinique), two pools, excellent food, and brightly colored bungalows snugged together in a tropical garden setting.
Soak in the culture and bubbles of this historic Istanbul hammam

2 months ago | theglobeandmail.com | Maureen LittleJohn
Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac:A Quebec City fairytale castle

2 months ago | hotel-scoop.com | Maureen LittleJohn

If I had to name a fairy tale castle in Canada, it would be Quebec City’s Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac. Sitting on a commanding cliff overseeing the mighty St. Lawrence River, the iconic hotel has offered shelter to historical figures, modern-day celebrities, as well as regular folks like me. On my recent visit, I learned it was a host hotel for the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament. The lobby was crawling with excited 12-year-old boys.
The cross-border holiday playground with islands, boats and a legendary namesake

Mar 4, 2025 | inews.co.uk | Maureen LittleJohn

It’s little surprise that Canada is the top source of international tourists to the US, contributing more than $20bn to the country’s economy. It works the other way, too, with US tourists spending roughly the same in Canadian dollars. However, a popular cross-border region favoured by holidaymakers on both sides is caught in the crosshairs of the Trump administration’s recently imposed trade tariffs on Canada.
Radisson Blu Hotel Kaş Türkiye: Bask in sun-soaked sweetness

Feb 26, 2025 | hotel-scoop.com | Maureen LittleJohn

If you are looking for a sweet spot to stay in the sun-soaked town of Kaş, look no further than the Radisson Blu Hotel Kaş. During my recent stay, I was delighted with the stunning water views and the hotel’s many charms. This was my much anticipated excursion after a busy visit to Istanbul and a stay at the Peninsula hotel. Kaş is in the province of Antalya on the Mediterranean coast in southwestern Türkiye.