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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.
#RomancingWinter at Viamede Resort
For most people living in southern Ontario, this year will go down in the books as "The Winter that Wasn't", an entire season almost devoid of snow and particularly unkind to those who love skiing and snowmobiling. But even with this unseasonably warm weather, Henk...
Embracing the cold at Québec’s Hôtel de Glace (Ice Hotel)
I learned a LOT about the cold on a recent trip to Québec City. Not just because the temperatures plummeted to -27C while I was there (that's -17 Fahrenheit, for those of us who remember!), but also because I had a chance to talk to experts who deal with the cold all...
“Joyeux Carnaval!” at the World’s Biggest Winter Carnival
Decades before Disney romanticized the world of snow and ice in its Frozen fairytale, I have childhood memories of seeing a larger-than-life snowman with a red sash and huge smile, waving at crowds of people from a glittering palace made entirely out of blocks of ice....
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