All aboard! The Fairmont Chateau Whistler has teamed up with Canada’s newest luxury train, the Whistler Mountaineer, and put together a great train getaway. As part of the Rail Blazing package, you’ll travel in style and comfort along one of the world’s most scenic byways. The Sea to Sky Highway is the gateway to Whistler,…
I’m not a passionate gardener but I do appreciate the garden passion. And on a very warm, sunny afternoon in Montreal this summer, I spent several hours ooh-ing and aah-ing over dozens and dozens of gardens of extreme delight. International Flora Montréal 2006 takes place at the Lock Gardens on the Quays of the Old…
Planning your next vacation? Need ideas? Consider Turkey. Since receiving an invitation to join the European Union, the country has introduced new money, hip restaurants, and stylish hotels. And one of those hotels is the A’jia Hotel. This charming 19th-century mansion is located in Turkey’s adventurous Asia Minor. Perched on the Bosporus river, the new…
What is the life of luxury? Could it be owning your own private jet with a pilot ready at a moment’s notice to whisk you away to your favorite Caribbean Island? Or, could it be spending $37,200 a night for a room? That’s right. $37,200 per night. According to Forbes, the most expensive hotel room…
Hydro Healing Spa, located in London’s trendy Notting Hill, offers spa treatments to cure “lifestyle disorders.” Using water as the focal point of their services, Hydro Healing offers a unique spin on the typical spa. How? By using the restorative powers of water. Why? “When water is calm, the reflection becomes clear. Upper elements meet…
I’ve never had the opportunity to travel to Fiji, but when I do, I’m definitely staying at The Westin Denarau Island Resort and Spa. This new luxurious resort, formally the Sheraton Royal Denarau Resort, was recently renovated and rebranded as a Westin hotel. Be one of the first to enjoy a massage at the Heavenly…
Need a vacation? Want to dig you feet into warm sand, feel a sweet breeze across your face, and sip on drinks with colorful umbrellas? Tired of the usual island getaways of Jamaica, Barbardos, and the Bahamas? Want something more like, huh, well, an island? The editors of Islands Magazine searched the world and compiled…
Art Walk nights on St. Croix, USVI are quite an event. Enjoy warm Caribbean breezes, friendly people, free wine, cheese, and lovely displays of local artists’ work as you wander from gallery to gallery in downtown Christiansted. St. Croix is an off-beat tourist destination. Don’t be surprised if you find more locals than tourists on…
One of the remote places in the world is also one of the most beautiful. Located at literally the end of the Earth, the Explora Hotel is in Patagonia’s Torres del Paine National Park at Chile’s southern tip. Hotel guests can marvel at the majestic mountains, glaciers, waterfalls, lakes and more, while choosing from five…
Kimptom Hotel Group of San Francisco is a unique collection of lifestyle hotels created with their guests in mind. Their motto is that a hotel should have character, personality, and a soul of its own. To that end, Kimpton is launching its own online shopping Web site and catalog at www.kimptonstyle.com. Here, guests can buy…
When I lived in Texas, I was amazed at how much fun y’all could have at a restaurant. Between the country western music, huge plates of cholesterol-bustin’ food and king-sized drinks, it was always a hoot. Folks down in Austin have found the perfect recipe for entertainment: Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas, where you can get dinner…
In the old city of Belgrade’s quaint bohemian quarter, Le Petit Piaf is a pioneer of a boutique hotel. It only has 12 rooms and a handful of suites, but each is sleek, modern and offers high-speed Internet access. The fare of about 150 Euros per night includes a hearty breakfast. This Skadarlija district is…