The world’s first gold vending machine is at Emirates Palace
It seems only fitting that the global launch of GOLD took place at Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi. After all, the property has been referred to as the “golden hotel” since its opening five years ago. This...
View ArticleCannes. A refreshingly refined film festival
As the world’s paparazzi descend upon Cannes, they may find themselves somewhat disappointed. This year’s film festival is turning out to be fairly scandal-free and low on star power, but decidedly...
View ArticleCelebrate – and spoil yourself – in style
How can you be certain you’ve arrived somewhere special? Well, chances are that if a member of the concierge team is at your car door before your key is even out of the ignition… you’ve come to the...
View ArticleSpring is here and love is in the air
Lovers everywhere will agree that May is an especially “sensual” time of year. And if you are lucky enough to be in Granada, Spain, you just might want to head to Villa Oniria… an intimate luxury hotel...
View ArticleLest we forget… the real Thailand
Now that the two-month-long official protest in downtown Bangkok has come to a bloody end, it’s time to take a step back and remember the rest of Thailand. Thai tourism has taken a serious hit...
View ArticleI left my heart (and calories) in San Francisco
I always feel right at home when I visit San Francisco. The crisp, fresh air, the beautiful buildings and the unmistakably relaxed energy all remind me of the city I call home: Vancouver, Canada. Ritz...
View ArticleSustainable ideas from the past resurface in Sumba
The Indonesian island of Sumba hopes to reap the rewards of some innovative ideas…. but these “new” ideas are, in fact, almost a century old. Discovering ways that a modern-day challenge like...
View ArticleGerman Wunderland Part 1: Weekend in Wiesbaden
By now, many of you have probably been to Munich (if not – see my previous blog: the Heart of Munich) and you have hopefully been to Berlin. You may have even been to Frankfurt. But how about...
View ArticleSailing through Canada’s gorgeous Gulf Islands
After a few nights of sleeping on a sailboat, Kristina and I (as the two females on the trip) decided it was time to get off the boat and into comfortable beds. So we headed to Hastings House Country...
View ArticleWeek 1 Winner: Ultimate Hotel Sweepstakes
The lucky winner of an ultimate beach retreat has been chosen, and it’s…. Mark from Boston, USA. He has won 7 nights at Maroma Resort and Spa, in Mexico, which was one of the Top 10 most sought after...
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