Jody Robbins

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Dec 2012

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After ditching a career in international marketing, Calgary-based Jody Robbins now writes travel and lifestyle pieces for a variety of outlets including The Globe and Mail, MSN Travel, Avenue and Vacay.ca. Jody is a former competitive dancer and wherever she travels, she makes a point to groove with locals on and off the dance floor.

Must-pack item: Swiss Army knife—the one with scissors and a corkscrew.

Favourite travel memory: Escaping out a window by tying bed sheets together (so we could go to the disco), while vacationing in Greece as a 16-year-old with my Austrian pen pal and her parents.

Best travel advice: Check out blogs by lifestyle writers living in the destination you’re visiting and even try connecting with them on social media. You’ll get an insider’s glimpse into local hangouts.

Recent Articles

3 Hotels That Feel Like Summer Camp

Relive the camp experiences of your youth by spending your summer vacation at these properties in Alberta, Ontario and Oregon.

Meet the Chef Behind Lineage, a Filipino Restaurant in Maui

Chef Sheldon Simeon’s Lineage may be new, but its values are decidedly old-school. Plus, he shares three of his favourite restaurants in Wailea, Maui.

The Best Places to Travel in the Spring

Spring is shoulder season for these four destinations, which means you'll have better access to the heated hammocks near Banff and the Queen's estate near Norfolk, UK.

Best Places to Travel in the Winter

Spas in Arizona, whisky in Colorado and two-for-one Broadway tickets in New York City are all reasons to travel in the winter.

Best Places to Travel in the Summer

Why Grand Cayman, Saint Martin, Cuba and Paris are better in the summer. (Hint: Less crowds, more discounts and the same access to restaurants and attractions.)

Best Places to Travel in the Fall

Relaxing on pink sand beaches in Bermuda, picking berries in Newfoundland and watching surf competitions in Hawaii are some of the best things about traveling in the fall.

7 Great Hotels in Calgary

Places to stay that are close to the Bow River or the Calgary Tower and just an hour drive from the Rocky Mountains.

5 Places to Stay in Winnipeg

During your Winnipeg vacation, stay at these top hotels that are budget-friendly, great for history buffs and close to the city's major attractions, restaurants and year-round trails.

Three Best Places for a Family Spring Break

Travel to Bermuda with toddlers, Victoria with elementary school-age kids and Las Vegas with teens.

13 Places to Eat and Drink in Grand Cayman

The Cayman Islands attract talented chefs and mixologists who migrate here to flash their culinary flair. Visit the largest island, Grand Cayman, and get hooked on oceanfront dining, fresh seafood and one of the world’s best brunch scenes.