Looking for a place to getaway to rev up for the forthcoming season of festivities or a place to dream about for a future trip? I think you'll like these. And, there's a book you must not miss!

A fall harvest of books that are as beautiful as they are useful. Cozy up with one of these wonderful tomes and begin planning your next adventure.

Many images spring to mind at the mention of Portugal – port, fado, copper, charming villages and friendly people. Yet, the image of islands is not the first thing to come to mind and that is unfortunate. Portugal has many small and interesting islands, easily visited from the mainland.

Not that you need a reason to visit Madeira, but if you have not yet discoverd Porto Santo you could be missing a really great beach.

Each of the major six islands of Hawaii has its own unique personality. But it is Oahu that most visitors will see first and keep in their hearts as a magical place.

Montego Bay is the spirit and essence of all things Jamaican. Try the peanut soup from a roadside vendor. Drink the famous Blue Mountain coffee. Taste jerk, a meat smothered in a spicy marinade or sip the famous Appleton Rum. In no time at all you’ll be replying in the positive to the ubiquitous

700 miles south of Miami is the third largest of the Caribbean islands. The island is a natural beauty with jungle clad mountains, rushing rivers, waterfalls and beautiful beaches. Christopher Columbus was credited with saying “this is the fairest island that eyes have beheld.” He would not be th

Swindle Island, located off the coast of British Columbia, Canada, is home to the Kitasu Tribe of the Tshimshian Indians and the elusive white kermodi or, as it is locally known, Spirit Bear.

. Key West retains the spirit of a village but unlike any you’ve ever seen before. Once a pirate hang out it is now a popular place for those who want something a little different and the Conch Republic welcomes the annual winter invasion with tolerance and humour.

A group of three islands, only 150 miles south of Cuba, the Caymans are famous for banking, diving, and tax free shopping. These low coral islands were spotted by Christopher Columbus on his fourth voyage in 1503. You'll be as delighted as Columbus when you set foot on these fabulous islands.