Niagara-on-the-Lake (NOTL) is famous for its 19th century Victorian architecture, charming boutiques, cast-iron planters bursting with flowers, and the world-class theater of the annual Shaw Festival, which is about to close its 63rd season. Whatmight surprise you is that beyond the town, there are over 100 vineyards where you can savor an award-winning wine then enjoy an unforgettable meal at one […]

Happy September! Now that the weather is turning and everyone is “settling in” after the summer season, our thoughts also turn to late fall and winter travel. With a bit of flexibility, it’s not too late to plan a fabulous festive vacation for late 2025/early 2026. As your trusted travel advisors, Legacy Travel Designs is […]

Did you know that Halloween originated in Ireland with the harvest festival known as Samhain (pronounced sow-win), as evidenced in Old Irish literature from the 9th century? It was a time of honoring the dead, warding off the darkness with huge bonfires, dressing in costume, and divination. This was a time for foretelling the future, […]