When you consider Canada, what thoughts spring into your head? Do you reckon it’s peaceful? How about friendly and welcoming? You might think that beautiful scenery is one of its offerings? Well you’re absolutely spot on…about it all. Canada ticks every box and more and more Britons are realising this and choosing to be a part of it.

The overseas property agency, Property Abroad have made the results of a survey they conducted public, and they showed that people from the UK are look for property and land in Canada more than ever before. The firms director, Erin Walker said “we have currently be doing a lot of research into the area and it seems Canada is popular choice for the UK market”.You can pick up a plot of land at Rouge River Resort for £22,500 and this is set in an acre of prime Laurentian Mountain ground.Consider also that the cost of building your home here is the cheapest it has been for a long time due to low labour and material costs and you’re on to a bargain. All this means that it has never been easier enjoy Canada holidays every year.

As well as the great land and property deals, Canada is home to some stunning natural recreation and leisure facilities.There are many rivers that boast some impressive fishing conditions. Brook trout, brown trout and sea trout are renowned species at Rouge River resort. Water sports take place at many of the vast lakes in Canada and double up as skidoo runs and ice-fishing facilities in the coldest months.Hundreds of miles of bicycle tracks can be found snaking around the edges of the rivers and these transform into amazing skidoo tracks when there is snow about. Thats something you would normally assocated with Alaska holidays

So, its clear Canada is the real deal and if you’re thinking that Canada sound like the place for you, you better be quick.

Deciding to Take a Maui vacation doesn’t have to be an exercise in frustration when it comes to visiting this most magical of the seven Hawaiian Islands. In fact, if done smartly, it’ll hardly be a concern. All it takes is a little forethought, some research on the Internet and a willingness to want to explore the island’s beauty and native Hawaiian way of life.

Maui has always been a popular vacation destination for a lot of people. Newlyweds have been an important part of the tourist base for years. And the idea of strolling on a tropical beach under the evening moon has certainly proven to be a powerful lure. At present, the most active spots on Maui for tourism are the Lahaina/Ka’anapali areas, to the west of the airport, down Highway 30. Maui has a number of very nice resorts and beaches, too.

What’s the best way to get to Maui, these days? It used to be, the only way to fly to Maui was by leaving from a mainland airport and then into Oahu’s international airport and then on an interisland air carrier, but those days have passed by. Nowadays, it’s very easy to leave from a dozen different mainland exit points and straight into Maui’s airport at Kahalui. With flying being so much more popular now, Maui airfare is much more affordable.

From Kahalui, a tourist has the choice of proceeding to Hana, in one direction or to Lahaina and Ka’anapali in the other. Most newcomers to the island do not stray off the main highways until more familiarity is gained with the secondary roads. All of the main attractions can be accessed via these main roads.

Deciding when it’s time for a Maui vacation is just a matter of deciding how pleased to become at the thought of a tropical getaway. There are several towns and villages, in addition to numerous beaches, which should be explored. And if an opportunity presents itself, a journey to the summit of Maui’s volcano, Haleakala - which is also a national park - should be undertaken. The scenery is surely something to behold.

A very important task that shouldn’t be overlooked is to book your accommodation well in advance. Maui hotels can quickly fill up, plus advanced booking usually rewards you with a cheaper room rate.

There’s really only one actual gambling and neon-lit Mecca in the United States, and that’s the city of Las Vegas, Nevada. As far as fast living and fast times goes, it can’t be beat. And this is why it’s important to find Las Vegas tours that work, especially when it’s time to jet off to the desert city.

What are the things, then, which go into making up a Vegas sightseeing excursion? To begin with, take a moment to find out how long it’s going to last. Some may be as short as 90 minutes while a few can go all night. After that, look at the cost. And if it’s desired to tour a certain part of the town, like clubs on the Strip, make sure it does just that.

There is one thing you might want to inquire about, and that’s seeing a few good old-fashioned Las Vegas shows. Many people feel that a trip to Vegas just wouldn’t be the same without catching a show or two!

As far as seeing things on a different level, one can’t go wrong with a plane or helicopter tour of the city at night, bathed as it’ll be in a palette of neon colors. These can be quite an illuminating experience, too. Just take care to check out the reputation of the company before engaging its services.

All of the quality tours take place during the evening hours, to take advantage of the full effect of all that neon and sound present out on the Strip. Also, the longer-lasting tours will take sightseers through several of the clubs and casinos or amusement areas, so be prepared for a long evening of fun. The sights to be taken in can be quite a thing.

Finding good Las Vegas tours just takes a bit of prior planning and an idea of what it is in Vegas that should be seen first - like the Strip - and then second, and so on. There are plenty of tour companies, and they all offer packages tailored to a specific aspect of the town. Just go to the Internet and check out the offerings and then investigate the reputations of each company. In this way, there should be no surprises.

If there is something in particular you want to see, don’t hesitate to ask your guide. Love golf? Why not ask to see a Vegas golf course? Remember, it’s your vacation and the only way you’ll get the most out of it is to see and do what you want.

The annual Canarias Jazz Festival returns on July 3rd, with concerts across five of the seven islands, many of which are free. This is the eighteenth year of this international festival, which is organised by the Canarian Government.  And tourists staying in Lanzarote villas, hotels and apartments are all invited to attend.

Two concerts are taking place in Lanzarote, on the 3rd and 4th of July. The first of these features the group Mezzoforte, veterans of jazz-funk fusion who have been performing since 1977. Hailing from Iceland, they have built up an international following over the last thirty years, with their 1983 album ‘Garden Party’ probably the best known of their works.

Their music has developed over the years into a distinctive and mature sound, whilst they cite Miles Davis, Weather Report and Earth, Wind and Fire as early influences. With eleven albums under their belt, a twelfth release is anticipated this year.

Following Mezzoforte onstage in Teguise will be the duo Okou. Formed by the singer and composer Tatiana Heintz and the guitarist Gilbert Trefzger, the pair have joined forces to produce new interpretations of rhythm and blues. Tatiana’s previous collaborations have included working with Mick Jagger and the Five Coomers Quintet, whilst Gilbert has been playing guitar since the age of nine. He has worked with the vocalist Roy Ellis and Nitin Sawhney in the recent past.

Okou and Mezzoforte can be seen from 21.00 on Friday 3rd July in the historic quarter of Teguise, where free concerts are held in the market square. The second free concert will take place at the Municipal Theatre in San Bartolomé, also beginning at 21.00 on Saturday 4th July.

Appearing at the San Bartolomé concert will be Lanzarote born guitarist Diego Barber. Critically acclaimed for his compositions and playing, Barber began his musical career with years of classical training in Madrid and Salamanca. It was only when he relocated to New York that he began to experiment with jazz guitar.

The Diego Barber Quartet will be performing works from ‘Calima’, the first composition Barber has written, which has obvious reference to his Canarian birthplace in the title. Barber will be accompanied by Seamus Blake on sax, Ari Hoenig on drums and Johannes Weidenmueller on the bass.

Also playing at San Bartolomé will be the Patricia Kraus Quartet, led by the eponymous singer, who has gone from performing pop music to jazz, soul and blues. A gifted vocalist, Patricia is also known for training singers, from aspiring opera stars to participants in ‘Operación Triunfo’, Spain’s version of X Factor. The quartet comprises Gherardo Catanzaro on keyboard, Daniel Assante on drums and Enrico Barbaro on the bass.