Turn your virtual happy hour into a group trip with our travel backgrounds. Plus up the experience with reccos on what to drink, eat and wear.
UAE’s largest emirate, Abu Dhabi is a city of luxury, boasting everything from glittering architecture and exquisite hotels to cultural landmarks and picture-perfect beaches.
Get fancy for unforgettable photos outside Abu Dhabi’s impressive buildings. Modest clothing will be required when entering mosques but don’t forget your swimwear for enjoying the beaches and hotels.
Flavorful Arabic food is found everywhere, naturally, from casual to fine dining. Try khuzi (or ghuzi), the UAE’s national dish of roasted lamb served with rice and topped with vegetables and nuts.
From Schönbrunn Palace, Mozart’s residence in Salzburg to Europe’s largest ice caves, Austria offers up a variety of culture and nature – and you can currently explore a lot of it virtually.
If you’re up for a theme, you can’t go wrong with a Sound of Music singalong complete with costumes (the Alps background should be your go-to), but if you’re just looking for a relaxing day of exploring, dress comfy and bring a sweater.
Try your hand at traditional Austrian recipes, including Tiroler Gröstl – a rustic bacon, onion and potato fry-up.
Located in the stunning Canadian Rocky Mountains, Banff National Park and Lake Louise offer a variety of adventures in every season. In winter, snow turns the area into a winter wonderland and the frozen-over lake is perfect for ice skating. When the weather warms, hiking and canoeing are key.
Banff and Lake Louise are locations where it’s acceptable to wear your hiking boots to dinner in most restaurants or even an evening show, it’s that relaxed. So get comfortable!
Plan a scenic lakefront picnic and pretend to eat outdoors with the most picturesque views as your backdrop.
Croatia’s coastline is ideal for balmy Mediterranean beach days, but save time to explore the beauty and history found within the ancient walled towns.
The Mediterranean sun calls for summer dresses, shorts and t-shirts. Accessorize with big hats and sunglasses and, of course, don’t forget sunscreen!
Croatia is known for its delicious food, strongly influenced by its geographic location. Grilled fish, homemade pasta with truffles and Cherry liquer ice-cream will transport all your senses to the sunny Croatian coast.
Kelowna is a four-season playground located in the center of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley. Keep an eye out for the legendary lake creature Ogopogo, which some believe calls Okanagan Lake home.
Kelowna has 30 beaches, so you can’t go wrong with a bathing suit, flip flops and sun hat. For an evening out (or in!), change into your favorite sundress, polo shirt or shorts.
When in Kelowna, you can’t miss the farm markets offering fresh produce and fruit, specifically cherries, peaches, plums, apricots, apples and pears – but, since you can’t be there IRL, create your own fruit spread.
Las Vegas is known for its world-class entertainment, restaurants and attractions. And, until we can experience it again IRL, there are plenty of ways to get a taste virtually – from cooking videos to happy hour cocktails to online entertainment.
Dress to impress. If you’re looking for a reason to change out of your sweatpants, a virtual night in Las Vegas is it. Put on that tailored suit or party dress to embrace the Vegas vibe.
Cook up an impressive dinner of seared steak or fish and chips under the virtual direction of some of Las Vegas’ celebrated chefs. Watch the videos here.
With breathtaking landscapes, outdoor adventure and rich culture, New Zealand pretty much has it all. Whether you want beaches or mountains, white wine or red, there’s something for everyone.
New Zealand’s winter starts in June, so you’ll want to dress warm. Although, it’s still in the 50s, so you can skip the parka and settle for a hoodie.
Bake up a batch of Afghan biscuits. This cookie made with cornflakes cereal is a New Zealand staple and an easy one to whip up at home.
Sun-kissed and full of life, Puerto Rico is packed with one-of-a-kind experiences, tropical scenery, rhythmic sounds and vibrant culture.
Dress in your favorite sundress or shorts because Puerto Rico’s weather varies between 70 and 80 degrees throughout the year. But, keep a light sweater nearby – its central mountain region can go down to about 60 degrees during winter.
Puerto Rico is a foodie’s paradise and the island’s staple dishes are a must-try. One of them is the mofongo, made of deep-fried green plantains smashed with garlic and olive oil and served with seafood, pork or chicken. Try your hand at creating local favorites at home.
Richmond has an extensive parks system with over 50 miles of flat walking and biking trails that showcase Richmond’s natural beauty, beaches, and ocean. So, why not work up an appetite with a walk, run or bike ride?
Get comfortable. Richmond is all about getting active, so there’s no reason not to go from day to night in your joggers, cozy tee and sneakers.
With a dining scene as vibrant and diverse as the city itself, eating in Richmond, BC is like travelling the world. So order up delivery of your favorite local cuisine and dig in.
The Palm Beaches are a natural haven for eco-tourism, thanks to more than 30,000 acres of protected lands and a plethora of parks. As the closest place in North America to the Gulf Stream current, it’s also home to world-renowned dive sites.
With a relaxed beachy vibe, dress comfortably in laidback beach attire or a preppy sundress.
Freshly caught seafood isn’t hard to come by in The Palm Beaches, where it would be paired with ingredients sourced from local farms.
Just two hours north of Vancouver, Whistler is a year-round destination with epic skiing and snowboarding, four championship golf courses, hiking trails and local restaurants offering up inventive cuisine with the freshest ingredients.
Don Whistler’s hottest fashion accessory – the toque! Pair it with a cozy hoodie (another classic statement piece for laid-back nights in Whistler), and you’ll be ready to après in style.
Whistler dining is all about that farm-to-table. So order in something local with plenty of fresh ingredients and dig in.
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