Sorry, guys. The gals are taking over Huntsville, ON’s northern playground, from Nov. 11 to 14, when Canada’s biggest girls getaway weekend comes to town. Steer clear as women hit the shops and galleries of cottage country in search of discounts and bonus offers.

British Columbia’s Whistler has been called “the best ski destination in North America,” but I’ve discovered it’s also one of the best places to explore by bike.

Every woman knows that one size fits all is a myth. She also knows that vacations designed for “to whom it may concern” don’t cut it. Women are as unique as ocean waves and deserve holidays to match.

 When busy women want to have fun—post-G8 conference or any time—Muskoka, ON is one of Canada’s favourite playgrounds.

By the time I pack everything I need for a trip, there’s never enough room in my suitcase for extras—like my straightening iron and yoga mat. I know I’m not the only woman in this predicament.

Good news, girlfriends. It’s a banner time for women to holiday together.

Hmmmm. I can’t decide. Do I want to be wrapped in a clay “mask” infused with cardamom and ginger, or have my whole body scrubbed with an uplifting combination of jasmine and natural sea salt? Maybe I’ll be immersed in mineral-rich mud from the Dead Sea instead.

A wood-fired hot tub with a glass of vino and a pristine mountain view is my idea of bliss. If I’m in need of a little self-care, I think retreat—not salon. Then again, I never thought I’d enjoy—no, make that revel—in being stretched like a pretzel and scrubbed down with salt.

Recession be damned, romance will prevail! Seems more of us than ever are planning to sneak away with someone special this year, according to a recent TripAdvisor survey.

 My poor mom! She must have lost count of all the tacky candy dishes she got for Mother’s Day. Worse, I once gave her a swag pole lamp. She graciously put it in an obscure corner, instead of the closet where the hideous thing belonged.