Antiquated cottages, sweeping hills and the Precambrian rock of the Canadian Shield capture the historic charm of a former farming community while striking a balance between the familiar and the faraway. Neither a picturesque Via Rail ride from Toronto nor a scenic 90-minute drive from Montreal braces us for the beguiling beauty that awaits at …
Francesca Bortolotto Possati is the chairwoman and CEO of the Bauers Hotel Group in Venice, Italy. Many consider the original Bauer Hotel – opened in 1880 – to be the city’s finest, and it’s thanks to her watchful eye that the Bauer continues to be the premier Venetian destination for royalty, ambassadors and film stars …
How do we judge a trip? How do we remember a journey? I choose to believe the overall success of any vacation or business travel has a direct relationship with the authenticity of a location and its people. This I learned in Portugal. Growing up with no close friends of Portuguese nationality or any knowledge …
While many vacation destinations offer a multi-page menu of pampering pleasantries, few do so with artistic architecture that renders a lasting imprint on guests. Here are just a few global locales that not only indulge, but inspire. Alila Villas, Uluwatu, Bali The water may crash against the shore of Bali’s Bukit peninsula, but you don’t …
I love travelling to hot and very passionate places, and southern Italy’s expressive culture is hot and passionate – sometimes hotter than the Costiera Amalfitana’s subtropical sun. The Amalfi Coast is ideal for a solar café lifestyle, sun drying tomatoes or buying red hot chilli peppers advertised on a shop sign as “Viagra Naturale” – …
Forget your woes by indulging in much-needed and well-deserved pampering at these world-class hotels and resorts. Villa Sant’Andrea Located in the gorgeous seaside town of Taormina, Sicily, Villa Sant’Andrea is a true classic in every sense of the word. Built in 1830 on the breathtaking Bay of Mazzarò, this timeless hotel boasts luxurious suites overlooking …
