The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth, which opened in 1958 in Montreal as one of the first luxury hotels in the city, reopened last summer after several years of planning and a yearlong closure to achieve a multi-million dollar renovation. Today, the new “Queen E” hotel boasts a brand new design that […]
There are only two Shangri-La Hotels – the ultra-luxurious Asian hotel brand – in North America and both are located in Canada. One is in Vancouver while the other is in Toronto. Luckily for me, I was able to spend 24 hours in pure extravagance at one of them recently: […]
What does it feel like to fly up to the town of Port Hardy, British Columbia, hop into a 1940’s era amphibious Grumman Goose plane, swoop up over the stunning Broughton Archipelago and soon splash down into Nimmo Bay, where guests at a wilderness retreat are starting the cocktail hour […]
There is something magical about coming home for the Holidays. I was born and raised in Montreal, but I now live in Toronto. However, in my heart, Montreal will always be “home” and I was very much looking forward to going back to spend a few days with my family […]
The Ritz-Carlton Toronto has been a one-of-a-kind destination for savvy travelers for almost six years now. Set in the heart of downtown, the luxury hotel is a visual feast with its 400-piece art collection, a sanctuary with its European spa My Blend by Clarins, and a revelation for all epicureans with its […]
LuxeGetaways Magazine – Spring 2017 | When thinking of great luxury getaways around the world, the Eastern Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador probably does not immediately come to mind, but that is quickly changing. Within just a few short years, a remote and unlikely out-island has become a rock star […]
LuxeGetaways Magazine – Spring 2017 | When looking for unique ways to further explore Canada this summer, LuxeGetaways has several unique offerings from Hurtigruten and Country Walkers. Follow along to learn more about these travel experience opportunities… Cruising Canada Hurtigruten has two unique options for you to further explore Canada […]
Such is the business mantra behind Compass Heli Tours’ grasp on Western Canada’s “helicopter adventures” market, and one which fits this British-Columbia based company perfectly. Specializing in private backcountry helicopter adventures around BC, Compass offers unique forays such as heli fishing, glacier ice cave exploration and wilderness spa experiences by […]
Nelson BC is a town not known to many outside of British Columbia, but for those that do know it’s a great place to come and explore. Nestled in the Selkirk Mountains, Nelson has long been a great place for year round outdoor activities although I must say a week […]
At 1,880 feet above sea level and a mere 30 minutes from the hustle and bustle of trendy downtown Victoria by car, Villa Eyrie is taking the British Columbia getaway retreat circuit by storm, offering a mountainside experience that beckons vacationers to “Elevate Their Escape.” As Canada’s newest luxury resort […]
