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You can choose from more than 100 distilleries for a guided tour

Self-guided hikes on the Lighthouse Way give you options for exploring at your own pace

NEW YORK — Just imagine it, a luxurious room on an island, with chef-prepared meals and a view of the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline. Hotel? Not exactly.

Climbing the Acropolis, communing with the druids at Stonehenge, or marvelling at the sprawling remains of Pompeii — exploring the remnants of Europe’s distant past brings a special thrill to travellers with the interest to resurrect all that rubble.

TORONTO — On a hot and sunny weekday morning, hundreds of people take the ferry ride to the Toronto Islands, filling beaches, paths and picnic areas that just a year ago were flooded by record-high lake levels.

TBILISI, Georgia — Want to learn about the origins of winemaking? You’ll have to go about 3,200 kilometres east of Bordeaux, France, to the Republic of Georgia, in the Caucasus Mountains.

Despite reams of publicity, Macchu Picchu and nearby sites still shrouded in mystery

I’m always inspired by Norway’s capital, Oslo — a classic old city that keeps chugging into the future. It’s architecturally fascinating, extremely livable, and mellow.

INDIANAPOLIS — It was quite the scene. Thor a.k.a. Chris Hemsworth dropped the green flag. Kelly Clarkson sang the National Anthem. Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers cheered on his girlfriend Danica Patrick.

When someone asks me about visiting Ireland, I tell them not to miss the southwest coast. This is the place to experience the wonders of the Gaelic language and old Irish civilization, as well as the country’s contemporary charms.