A Taste for Travel

If you’re like me and your upcoming travel to Mexico was cancelled due to the Swine Flu outbreak, here are some close-to-home options to consider. Whether you choose a sunny beach or an atmospheric colonial town — you can easily imagine you’re south of the border:

1. Sun and Beaches: If you’re craving beach time, why not head 2 hours north of Toronto, to Wasaga Beach, home to the world’s longest freshwater beach?  Stroll along the 14 kilometres of white sand beach, swim in warm, clean waters and enjoy a margarita while watching a panoramic sunset across Georgian Bay. Plus, there’s not a beach vendor in sight!
2. Colonial Architecture:  It’s high-altitude atmosphere and history at Taos, New Mexico, in the heart of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Step back in time at the multi-storied adobe Taos Pueblo, continuously inhabited by native americans for over 1,000 years and recently designated an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Or, visit San Francisco de Asis Church, an early Spanish mission church from the 1700’s.  
3. Latino Cuisine:  Mention Miami and most people think of urban beaches, celebrity sightings and sizzling nightclubs. But the rhythyms of the city’s multicultural communities, fresh ingredients and innovative chefs  also make it one of the world’s most memorable culinary destinations.  Begin with Ola Miami, to sample the cuisine of Chef Douglas Rodrigues, considered one of the most important chefs in the Latin restaurant world. Celebrate with Carnaval on Calle Ocho in March - it’s the city’s largest street party and an opportunity to merengue with over a million partygoers.

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