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

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.

A Local’s Guide to Honolulu

Credited with modernizing the Aloha shirt, fashion designer Roberta Oaks sells her designs at her namesake boutique in the heart of Honolulu's Chinatown. When she’s not presiding over her lifestyle brand, you’ll find her at one for these Oahu spots such as Waimea Bay or the Manifest coffee shop.

Hotels That Offer (or Feel Like) Cabins or Villas

If you’re looking for your very own space, these three bungalow-style resort options in Antigua, Scottsdale, Ariz., or Squamish, B.C. provide a touch more privacy in which to rest up and relax.

Where to Eat and Drink on Grand Cayman

With more than 200 restaurants peppered throughout the Cayman Islands, this British Overseas Territory has rightly earned its reputation as the culinary capital of the Caribbean. Sip a mudslide (the island's signature drink) at laid-back Rum Point Club or dig into a legendary seafood brunch at LUCA.

How to Spend Three Days Along Newfoundland’s Viking Trail

The rugged, 489-kilometre Viking Trail begins near Deer Lake and ends at L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, the only known Viking settlement in North America. Plan for three days to eat local dishes like cod tongue, see icebergs and whales, and go hiking in Gros Morne National Park.

Why Summer is the Best Time to Visit Hamilton in Bermuda

Bermuda's capital city is both an urban and beach destination. Visit in the summer to take sailing lessons at Royal Bermuda Yacht Club, sip a rum swizzle cocktail on a patio, attend a lively street festival or watch a game of cricket at the annual Cup Match.

Three Hotels for a Longterm Stay

If you're taking an extended break, these accommodations in Aruba, London and Vancouver will make you feel at home.

Four Canadian Caves to Explore

Even hardy outdoor adventurers are sometimes limited by season and temperature, but venture underground and you can explore all year round. Get spelunking at one of these accessible Canadian caves in Alberta, Quebec, New Brunswick and on Vancouver Island.

Four Invigorating Outdoor Spas

Canada's vast wilderness provides the perfect backdrop for restorative Nordic spots. Here are four to try in Gatineau, Winnipeg, Quebec City and Whistler.