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Mosaic Festival

May 31 to June 2

A celebration of tamales

Every December since 1992, a Southern Californian holiday tradition has seen Palm Springs celebrate the popular Mexican staple: the tamale.

Life and Death Traditions Festival

For four days in Xcaret, an hour south of Ca­ncun, the eco theme park holds its Day of the Dead festivities to honour the souls of the departed.

  • Star gazing in Jasper

    For years it was all about the glaciers, umpteen waterfalls and wildlife galore that packed this Rocky Mountain park. Now we’ve got our head in the stars and are ready to toast them from Oct.21-23 at Jasper’s Dark Sky Festival.

  • Virgin Honey

    The Barbados Food & Wine and Rum Festival takes place November 18-21, 2011.

  • Rum Punch Recipe

    Read about Lisa Kadane’s rum punch odyssey in the November issue of up! magazine.

  • Race Car Driving in Montreal

    Sarah Lolley puts herself in the driver's seat to see what the world of car racing is all about!

  • Tucson's Day of the Dead

    Foraging for Day of the Dead 
mementoes in Tucson, Arizona is a snap, thanks to funky local businesses.

  • Stagecoach Country Music Festival

    2009 Value Awards Winner: Rock out with the entire family at this summer fest

  • Tips for a Kid-Friendly Coachella Experience

    Tips on keeping your kids happy and comfortable during the annual Coachella music festival in Palm Springs