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At Grownup Travels, we believe in the kind of travel where you bring home stories, not souvenirs. We are up for adventures with rough edges but soft landings, accommodations that are unique or boutique, and the kind of cultural experiences that make your travels truly memorable. Read some of our latest articles below, scroll down to browse a destination that interests you, or visit our photo galleries that are sure to fuel your wanderlust.
Should You Visit Japan in Cherry Blossom Season?
Every traveller contemplating a visit to Japan has no doubt seen countless photos of pink cherry blossoms exploding all over the country in the spring. Even if many of these photos are so over-saturated that they don’t reflect reality, there’s an undeniable allure to this time of year, which is one of the reasons why this particular season in Japan is so incredibly busy. Another reason is that the Japanese themselves are also enamoured with this season, so it’s not just travellers from outside the country that come to see this spectacle – it’s the residents as well that contribute to the congestion you’ll find anywhere there is a tree in bloom. So, this begs the question: Should you travel to Japan during cherry blossom season or not?
A Grownup Getaway at Chalets Prunella in Outaouais, Québec
Getting out into the great outdoors seems to be a part of Canadians’ DNA. Yet not everyone has access to a summer home on a lake, and not everyone loves the idea of pitching a tent after a long road trip. This is why Chalets Prunella, in Outaouais, Québec, are the perfect solution. If a tiny home and a cottage had a baby, it would be one of these perfect little A-Frames, nestled in the trees on 75 acres of forest near Lac Johnson in Thorne, Québec, about an hour’s drive northwest of Ottawa. Even better than glamping, these little structures offer all of the comforts of a private cabin in the woods with boutique hotel luxuries, plus waterfront access to a beautiful lake only a short walk away. Better still, nature is right outside your door and slowing down isn’t just encouraged here, it’s practically mandatory.
Whistler in Spring: The Perfect Shoulder Season Grownup Getaway
I’m no skier. My idea of ‘fresh powder’ is the icing sugar that comes on a dozen mini-donuts. So for many years, despite the fact that I absolutely love the mountains, Whistler, British Columbia seemed like a destination that really didn’t make sense for me to visit. However, this April I had the chance to spend a few days in Whistler during its spring ‘shoulder season’, and realized this just may be the ideal place for an uncrowded, cultural and luxurious grownup getaway.
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