Understanding and Appreciating the Uniqueness of Hawaii

 The Hawaiian Islands are popular vacation spots. The tropical climate pairs well with the booming tourist industry to draw people from all over the world to relax on sunny beaches and swim in deep blue waters. For many, Hawaii is a dream vacation. However, the islands are much more than

SAY ALOHA TO THE ISLAND OF HAWAI`I

 Travel instils reverence for the world in a way unlike all others, and some places inject more unimaginable awe than others. Hawai`i is one of them. While there are six islands to visit, and each has its merits, there is something extra spectacular about the island that is twice as

The world’s best beaches to add to your bucket list

 Above: Looking down at Positano on Italy's Amalfi Coast. (PHOTO: OLM STAFF) We’re incredibly lucky to live on such a beautiful planet with many wonderful landscapes. Many of us love beaches because of their relaxing nature, making them the perfect holiday destination. We’ve rounded up the world’s best bucket list beaches

The Hawaiian Missile Crisis: A Failure of Emergency Preparedness

 By Matthew Fisher January 13, 2018 – Honolulu, Hawaii I was at Honolulu International Airport – next to Pearl Harbor and Hickam Air Force Base – on Saturday morning, when a loud electronic alarm sounded on my cellphone and the screen filled with this message: “EMERGENCY ALERT. Ballistic missile threat

Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Profile: Peter Reid

 2015 marks the Year of Sport and the 60th anniversary of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame. In recognition of these important milestones, OLM will be featuring Honoured Members of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame in a weekly Profile piece. Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame aims to share the stories and

Disney will deliver in ways beyond your imagination

 When it comes to creating an extraordinary world of escape, there is nobody who does it better than Disney. Whether you are nine or 90, it is impossible to come away from a Disney experience and not be amazed by it, even awestruck, and completely relaxed and renewed. Disney has

Pilar’s Picks: Wildlife

 Toronto’s rock band Wildlife is touring across Canada through April,  sharing the stage with Boy & Bear on the western leg of the tour. They kicked off the tour with a hometown show in Toronto February 27 and to our advantage, the band will be taking the stage here in