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In this beautiful coffee table book, author and photographer Adam Cornick breaks the province into seven sections: Halifax, Nova Scotia, South Shore, Yarmouth and Acadian Shores, Fundy Shore, Northumberland Shore, Cape Breton and the Eastern Shore. Another coffee table book, Nova Scotia at Night by Len Wagg ($29.95, Nimbus Publishing), shows the beauty of this province from its clear night skies where you see the Northern Lights, the Milky Way, the moon and even the International Space Station. A few of my favourite photos are an inukshuk that greets the sunrise – which is so beautiful  – on the province’s eastern shore and the CERES container port at Fairview Cove in Halifax. There is a minimum of four pieces of artwork on each double-page spread, with one of the pieces offering a GPS coordinates with the idea that you’ll keep this book in your glove box and when the mood strikes, you’ll follow the coordinates to discover the inspiration, perhaps play a bit of Spot the Differences with the kids.

Miami’s dynamic city atmosphere, mesmerizing blue waters, gorgeous beaches, art deco architecture and Super Bowl host are just some of the reasons that make this city America’s eternal warm-weather getaway. Miami must see: check out the Magic City’s neighbourhoods One of the best ways to experience all the city has to show and offer is to book various Miami city sightseeing tours that will take you around the best destinations and events, from shopping tours to cultural and arts events and memorable water adventures. Though “seeing” the Everglades is an extensive term given its enormity and an abundance of things to see and do if you can appreciate the beauty of nature, a vast cypress swamp and slinky birds cruising over the black water, winter is the best time to head out and explore this amazing place. One of South Florida’s natural gems, this 83-acre garden is a true tropical wonder: a lush rainforest with a stream, flowering trees and cycads, an enormous vine pergola, sunken garden, dramatic views and a museum of plant exploration.

And A Paddlers Guide to Algonquin Park by Kevin Callan from Firefly Books features stories and photographs by the author as well as maps and information you need to go on your own adventure trek in this beautiful piece of nature. A View of Japan; Timeless Japan, including of focus on Ikebena, Bonsia, Origami; Innovation (including the love of vending machines); Creative; Entertaining; and Healthy Japan. Travel and see Japan through the eyes of a cat named Nana, who is exploring this beautiful country with her person, Satoru, visiting friends and taking in the sites including Mount Fuji, who even Nana says is “pretty darn impressive. A copy of these books were provided by DK Canada, Dundurn Press, Firefly Books, HarperCollins Canada, Nimbus Publishing, Penguin Random House and PGC Books for an honest review.

To help you prepare for the unknown and hopefully stay healthy and safe during your 2021 vacation, here’s a list of useful preventative measures and steps you can take to keep your peace of mind. Social distancing will likely be here to stay in the months to come, so if you’re planning a trip in the first half of the year, you should certainly keep that in mind and choose places that help you travel safely. Make sure to wear a mask and always stay up to date on the latest rules and regulations, since you’ll be able to choose destinations that have tackled the pandemic effectively and that offer wonderful escapades with your safety in mind, such as New Zealand. Much like talking to a legal professional will help you understand the local laws and your own rights if something goes awry; you also need to think and plan in terms of your health.