If you’re looking for things to do in Nova Scotia, add these seven culinary adventures to your East Coast road trip itinerary.
If you're on East Coast Canada, here are the best Nova Scotia wineries and Nova Scotia breweries to visit this year.If you’re looking for romantic getaways in Ontario, venture to Langdon Hall for a luxurious couples retreat. Read our Langdon Hall Spa and Hotel review. Continue Reading →
Checking In: The Westin Resort and Spa Cancun Review
If you are dreaming of warm ocean waters, long walks on white sandy beaches, refreshing infinity pools, authentic cuisine, and luxurious accommodations, The Westin Resort and Spa, Cancun is waiting for you. The resort is fittingly located between the Caribbean Sea and a lagoon and has everything you can dream of for your next vacation in Mexico. Our review of the Westin Resort and Spa Cancun. Continue Reading →
Checking In: Sheraton Vistana Resort Review
A review of the Sheraton Vistana Resort in Orlando, Florida. Continue Reading →
Checking In: Eden Roc Miami Beach
Our review of Eden Roc Miami Beach. Continue Reading →
Checking In: Review of the Wickaninnish Inn—one of the most luxurious Tofino hotels
A review of the Wickaninnish Inn—one of the best Tofino hotels, known for its impeccable service, superb West Coast fare, & dreamy location on Chesterman Beach. Continue Reading →
Checking In: Iberostar Paraíso Maya Resort in Mexico
A look inside the family friendly Iberostar Paraíso Maya Resort in Mexico Continue Reading →
Checking In: Meliá Braco Village in Jamaica
A look inside the luxurious Meliá Braco Village, an exclusive all-inclusive island resort located off the coast of Jamaica. Continue Reading →
Reluctantly Off-Resort in Mexico: A Mayan Riviera Adventure
At seven am the phone rings lifting me out of a food-induced sleep. Day five of my luxury getaway on the Mayan Riviera is dawning and I am beyond irritated to receive an early morning phone call during my fancy-lady escape from reality. My opulent room comes into focus through my one opened eye. Face glued to the pillow, I reach for the phone, clear my throat and prepare to mutter, “No,” and hang up. Continue Reading →
Having a Festive Breakdown? Book a Christmas Getaway at the Storied Hughson Hall in Stratford, Ontario
A look inside the famed Hughson Hall, a former Hollywood filming location turned luxury B&B in Stratford, Ontario. Continue Reading →
Niagara Reimagined: This Ain’t No Grade School Getaway
Beyond the rushing falls and flashing casinos lay Ontario’s only 56-kilometer outdoor adventure museum. A collection of parks, gardens, cycling and hiking trails; Niagara Parks is changing the way visitors experience the historic and picturesque region.
With its gorgeous scenery, top notch eats, outdoor adventures, and of course natural wonders, Niagara is the perfect getaway for active travellers. This trip turned from wine sipping and wax museums to unexplored wonders all skipped on my 8th grade class trip. Continue Reading →
Checking In: Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun in Mexico
Tequila tastings, white sand, a full-service spa, sublime sunsets, and…(wait for it) child-free! One writer escapes with her squad to Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun in Mexico. Relaxation and shenanigans ensue! Continue Reading →
Checking In: Hotel Mazarin, New Orleans
Looking for a place to collapse after wandering the French Quarter all day? Hotel Mazarin in New Orleans is the right blend of southern hospitality and spoiled rottenness. Continue Reading →
Checking In: Villa Living at Windjammer Landing, St. Lucia
Profiling extraordinary hotels around the world. A look inside the private villas at Windjammer Landing Resort, St. Lucia. Continue Reading →
Checking In: Melia Nassau Beach Hotel
It’s 6am and I suddenly wake up to the wind blowing lightly on my face. Then I hear the ocean waves lapping against the shore and I start smiling. I am not sure if it’s a dream or it’s really happening because it is just that awesome. I look to my left and see my son Noah sleeping soundly wrapped in a white comforter in the big cozy bed next to mine. I sleepily look to my right and immediately freeze.
It’s definitely real! I am in paradise, otherwise known as the Melia Nassau Beach. Continue Reading →
Melenos, Lindos Boutique Hotel: A Collector’s Love Letter
On the island of Rhodes, Greece sits a luxurious boutique hotel. It rests beautifully beneath the ancient Byzantine temple Athena (circa 10th century BC) overlooking the Aegean Sea. Melenos is a collection of exclusive suites and villas where guests can experience serene sophistication lovingly conceptualized and meticulously curated by owner and collector Michalis Melenos. A collector of art and ancient artifacts, Michalis built Melenos to so guests from around the world could enjoy his pieces discovered during his many journeys of Greece, Turkey and the Middle East. Continue Reading →
The Ultimate Spa Day at The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Hotel in Arizona
In the heart of the Sonoran Desert is an expansive Spanish colonial oasis, just outside of McDowell Mountain Regional Parktucked in North Scottsdale.
The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, one of only four AAA 5-diamond hotels in Arizona, lives up to its name in every way: I felt a bit like royalty in my Deluxe King room with one of the best views in the hotel. Continue Reading →
Checking In: Au Vaillantbourg B&B in Quebec’s Eastern Townships
As a long time traveller to far-flung places, I’ve had few occasions to stay in a proper bed-and-breakfast. Tents, cabins and the homes of welcoming locals are all forms of shelter used by those of us who wander the lonely edges of the world. Traditional B&B’s, especially those of the Little House on the Prairie variety, seldom materialize on such journeys.
But on a recent foray into the overgrown fringes of Quebec’s Eastern townships, I stumbled upon one. And it was hard to avert my gaze from Au Vaillantbourg B&B. Continue Reading →
Inside the Best Hotels in New York City: The Conrad Hotel NYC Review
A look inside the ritzy Conrad Hotel NYC, a sexy and stylish luxury hotel in Lower Manhattan that’s considered one of the best hotels in New York City. Continue Reading →
Inside the Best Hotels in New York City: The Millennium Hilton New York Downtown
A review of the Millennium Hilton New York Downtown—a modern hotel in Lower Manhattan that’s one of the best hotels in New York City. Continue Reading →