Waheeda Harris

1 month ago | travelweek.ca | Waheeda Harris

DUBAI — Dubai continues to break records: with 55,000 attendees participating in the 31st edition of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) from over 160 countries at the Dubai World Trade Center, ATM had an enviable increase of 16% over 2024.

1 month ago | nuvomagazine.com | Waheeda Harris

5 Standout Artists at the Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial Current Issue — Abu Dhabi is luring curators, collectors and the curious to experience its cultural offerings. The evolution of Abu Dhabi may have begun with oil but its continuing with art.

2 months ago | travelweek.ca | Waheeda Harris

BORDEAUX – Arriving at the Bordeaux-Merignac Airport, there’s an unmistakable sight welcoming visitors: a vineyard on the airport property. It’s the premiere lure bringing travellers to the ‘World Capital of Wine,’ where seven million visitors arrive annually to explore the largest vineyards in the world.

2 months ago | travelweek.ca | Waheeda Harris

FORT-DE-FRANCE — The sweet scent of jasmine is one of many floral scents welcoming visitors to the French isle of Martinique in the Lesser Antilles, whose moniker is ‘The Island of Flowers.’Located between Dominica and Saint Lucia, Martinique welcomes Canadians on flights from two Canadian airlines. Air Canada has offered direct flights from Montreal for 15 years and since 2023, seasonal direct flights as well from Toronto.

Mar 13, 2025 | foodandwine.com | Waheeda Harris

Photo: Courtesy of Jacqueline Young With a wealth of seasonal ingredients sourced from land and sea, what better way than a culinary-themed festival to turn it all into a party? These 12 festivals, spread across the year, 10 provinces, and two territories, spotlight those who grow, forage, and harvest, as well as chefs, brewers, winemakers, and distillers from across the spectrum of Canadian foodways. Consider planning a trip around one (or more!) of these standout celebrations.