It’s still summertime and the livin’ is hopefully easy, but it’s also a good time to plan your winter getaways. Last February, I went on a 1,232 mile Northern Lights Cruise in Norway with Hurtigruten, and it was one of the coolest trips I’ve ever been on — in more ways than one! The six-day [...]

I made my Asian debut last month with a three week adventure in Beijing, Hong Kong and Bali. And what a welcome I received as I arrived at Beijing Capital International Airport’s Terminal 3. Designed by the renowned architectural firm of Foster + Partners of London, it officially opened on February 29, 2008.
Terminal 3 [...]

The historic Bengal Lounge of The Fairmont Empress in Victoria, British Columbia was the setting for the release of Victoria Gin on May 13. Winchester Cellars created B.C.’s first handcrafted gin, and they are also Vancouver Island’s first licensed distillery. The unique recipe for Victoria Gin blends ten organic and wild botanicals, from juniper berries [...]

If the Hôtel Tadoussac looks familiar, it’s because many of the outdoor scenes for the 1984 film Hotel New Hampshire were shot here. Based on the popular John Irving novel of the same name, it starred Jodie Foster, Rob Lowe and Beau Bridges. This year, Hôtel Tadoussac celebrates 66 years, and summer is a beautiful [...]

I’m off to Asia next month with my hubby, who has an international conference in Beijing. From there, we’ll continue on to Hong Kong and then spend ten glorious days in Bali. This will be my first Asian adventure, so I’m really looking forward to it! But in reviewing our itinerary, I realize upon our [...]

If you’re longing to spend quality time with your grandchild, how about Grandtravel? This Washington, DC based travel company specializes in luxury vacations exclusively for grandparents and grandchildren. Imagine strolling the gardens of Monet’s Giverney, riding the London Eye, kneading dough together in a French bakery or experiencing the high-speed rails of the English [...]

I remember when I first slept in Westin’s Heavenly Bed. I wanted to buy it. Well, now you can, either online or at Nordstrom. Who woulda thunk?
Other hotels have jumped into the bed and bath products biz. One of my favorite hotels in Montreal, Hotel Le Germain, now offers beds, linens, urban spa products, [...]

Art is a big part of travel for me. Whether in a small little hamlet or a big berg, I like to seek out the galleries and museums. AmericanStyle magazine has come out with its annual list of Top 25 Arts Destinations. Here are the top three in three categories:
Top 25 Big Cities ( [...]