Upscale ski-in, ski-out Mountain Spirit Resort in British Columbia, Canada, a wise choice with $11 million investment in conference center. Offering upscale resort luxury at Kimberley Alpine Resort, Mountain Spirit Resort and Spa is located in the heart of the Kootenay region... 

Arcos Gardens Golf Club & Country Estate is set in the stunning countryside of Cadiz province near the picturesque town of Arcos – an area that many refer to as “The Real Spain.” In contrast to the busy and overdeveloped Costas, Arcos Gardens offers countryside views... 

Jefferson Ochoa lives with his family in a 3-room shack made of unfinished cement blocks in La Vega, the most dangerous barrio in Caracas, Venezuela. His parents, both illiterate, were barely fifteen years old (the same age Jefferson is now) when he was born. Without education... 

Here’s just a sampling of some noteworthy – and sometimes offbeat – happenings across the globe over the next couple of months. NORTH AMERICA Toronto’s WinterCity Festival runs January 29 to February 11. The award-winning festival returns for its seventh year, offering... 

Two Caribbean Islands with a Touch of France Sun shines through Martinique’s rainforest canopy, lighting more shades of green than the eye can discern. Hiking paths wind among tall mahogany trees, lianas trail in rope-like ladders, giant tree ferns and fan-shaped traveler’s...