Exotic travel is adventurous and exciting but oftentimes we forget the incredible diversity of opportunities right in our own backyard. As the first wisps of winter swirl into town, take one more chance fall before rushing to book that southern beach getaway.

On this edition of The Crime Traveller, I introduce you to two outstanding places to soak in the explosion of fall colours bursting through Ontario’s forests. We feature The Rosseau Muskoka — Canada’s only JW Marriott and a perennial top-10 winner on Condé Nast Traveler’s list of the leading Canadian resorts. Before the snow hits, Blue Mountain Resort offers a wide variety of accommodations, activities and price points in a spectacular fall setting.

Listen to the complete audio from my NewsTalk1010 show right here. [UPDATE: apologies for some of the crossed audio wires midway into the podcast. It was flawless live but something has gummed up the transfer.]