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At Grownup Travels, we believe in the kind of travel where you bring home stories, not souvenirs. We are up for adventures with rough edges but soft landings, accommodations that are unique or boutique, and the kind of cultural experiences that make your travels truly memorable. Read some of our latest articles below, scroll down to browse a destination that interests you, or visit our photo galleries that are sure to fuel your wanderlust.

Falling in Love with St. Lucia

Falling in Love with St. Lucia

From your first view of St. Lucia’s twin volcanic spires known as the Pitons, you’ll know that this Caribbean island is something special. Add in its lush scenery, sunset-facing boutique luxury properties and sultry evening serenades sung by tree frogs and crickets, and it’s no wonder so many visitors fall in love with this island.

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Banff National Park: Canada’s ‘Venice of the Mountains’

Banff National Park: Canada’s ‘Venice of the Mountains’

It’s home to grandiose hotels where it costs a King’s ransom to stay, offers pricey gondolas to transport visitors to its most picturesque viewpoints, and absolutely teems with international tourists who flood here every year. No, it’s not Venice, Italy – it’s Banff National Park, Canada. Like Venice, it’s a one-of-a-kind destination, which is exactly why you should visit.

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A Storied Getaway to Gananoque, Ontario

A Storied Getaway to Gananoque, Ontario

From our vantage point in the cockpit of our sightseeing helicopter, it was easy to see why Gananoque, Ontario is known as the Gateway to the Thousand Islands. Stretched out below us along the St. Lawrence River was an archipelago of islands, some barely larger than a Toronto front yard, some large enough to be home to fairytale castles. But it turns out that Gananoque has as many stories as it does islands…

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About Jane

Jane Canapini spent more than 20 years as a creative director in advertising, hoarding every vacation day in order to pursue her travel passion. Now she applies her keen eye for imagery and love of storytelling as editor of Grownup Travels. Read more

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