Lisa Kadane

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Dec 2011

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Lisa Kadane has been a travel writer in Calgary for nearly 20 years. She was a features, lifestyle and travel writer for the Calgary Herald and now writes for a variety of publications including Today’s Parent and Toronto Star. You can find her racing her kids on the slopes at Fernie Alpine Resort, curled up with a good book, or planning her next adventure with her husband.

All-time favourite souvenir: Framed photos of travels hung as art around the house remind me every day of the places I’ve been.

Must-pack item: A good book and earplugs.

Best travel advice: Do your research beforehand so you don’t waste time on the ground.

Recent Articles

Top Things to Do in Barbados

You can swim with sea turtles, stay in an upcycled hotel and drink rum in a historic plantation all while visiting Barbados.

Top Things to Do in Anguilla

This small island is home to cerulean waters, a unique culinary scene and stunning accommodations, making it the perfect Caribbean oasis.

Why to Plan for a Vacation to Jasper in the Fall

A fall getaway to Jasper, Alberta, means shoulder-season discounts at hotels and crystal-clear stargazing during the Jasper Dark Sky Festival.

Learning to Cook in Todos Santos, Mexico

On the Baja Peninsula, Chef Iker Algorri Camacho teaches travellers about the most important ingredient in his Mexican classics: love.

8 Ski Hills You Can Visit in the Summer

From California to Quebec, head to these ski-hill towns in Canada and the United States for mountain biking, hiking, summer skiing and more.

The Caesar: The History of Canada’s Beloved Cocktail

The cocktail had its beginnings at Calgary's Westin hotel back in 1969 when bartender Walter Chell added a twist to the established Bloody Mary.

Sherry: Spain’s Wine is Becoming International

Spain's Sherry wine is being embraced all over the world, from being mixed into cocktails in San Francisco to being paired with high-end meals in New York.

9 Top Hotels to Stay at in Los Cabos, Mexico

Where to book your vacation in and around Cabo San Lucas and neighbouring San Jose del Cabo, including The Cape and Paradisus Los Cabos.

5 Things to Do in Las Vegas With Kids

There’s no reason you can’t have fun in Vegas with kids.Take a train to the Grand Canyon, discover an indoor amusement park or see a family-friendly show.

Get Up Close to Polar Bears in Churchill, Manitoba

Every October and November, polar bears congregate on land and ice just outside Churchill, Man., before they set off into Hudson Bay for the winter.