Three separate historical buildings were joined via new construction to create the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel Prague, centrally located in the capital city of the Czech Republic. Architecture and Design The local architectural firm of Dům a Město united the three historic structures in varying styles – Neo-Renaissance, Neo-Classical, and Baroque – and seamlessly blended these with …
Prague Art and Architecture at the Turn of the Century Photos of beautiful buildings inspired me to learn more about Prague’s Art and Architecture during my first visit to the capital of the Czech Republic. After an eye-opening tour of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter with Context Travel, I knew who to contact. The Context Travel tour …
Alpine Stream Walk – A Luxury Experience? The Meaning of Luxury According to the online Oxford Dictionary, “Luxury is a state of great comfort or elegance, especially when involving great expense”. Although luxury means different things to different people, the term has historically referred to something that is both expensive and beyond a typical or …
First class lounges are one of my favourite things and I was excited to experience the SWISS First Class Lounge on a recent trip to Zurich, Switzerland. SWISS First Class Lounge – First Impression The First Class Lounge in Zurich is chic and contemporary with a grey and white colour palate. I visited during mid-day, …
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Why I Love the Beauty, Brain and Mood Food Menu at the Park Hyatt Zurich. While planning our summer vacation, I read about the exciting new Park Hyatt Zurich restaurant menu designed to support beauty, mood, and the brain, and I knew I had to try it. Our diet is based on fresh, local and …
Discover Incredible Food and More at Expo 2015 Milano Expo 2015 Milano with the theme Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life, is the first Universal Exposition focused on nutrition. With food as the focus and over 140 participating countries, a visit to Expo 2015 is an opportunity to eat and drink your way around the …
I sighed as I read, “Welcome to back to your home in Milano”. The handwritten welcome from the General Manager at the Four Seasons Milano reflected our sentiments exactly. It is difficult to imagine a better home away from home than the former 15th-century convent in Italy’s fashion capital. At the Four Seasons Milano, original …
I clung to the seat as the train rattled through the darkened tunnel, racks of dusty bottles flying by. Every once in a while, the train slowed. Was our driver was searching for the way through the 30km network of underground tunnels? Or pausing so we could absorb the gloomy view. Hand painted black …
Secrets of the Gothic Quarter As I walked through the crowd gathered around one of the most photographed sights in Barcelona, Spain, I wondered if they knew the true story. Although the Pont dels Sospirs or Bridge of Sighs looks like it has been around forever, it isn’t even a 100 years old. The history …
Mercer Hotel Barcelona You will find the luxurious Mercer Hotel Barcelona tucked away on a narrow lane in the historic Gothic Quarter of Barcelona, Spain. Don’t let the unassuming ancient stone exterior fool you. Once you step through the large doors into the lobby of this 28 room boutique hotel, the experience is unforgettable. Welcome …
Exploring Gràcia with Devour Barcelona “It’s 1:00 pm and time for vermouth”, announced Renée, our Devour Barcelona tour guide. At home, vermouth at 1:00 pm would be unusual, but it seemed entirely appropriate as we strolled through the Gràcia neighbourhood. Things are different here – in a good way. Life in Barcelona, Spain seems more relaxed, spontaneous and …
Barcelona – Gaudi’s Workshop “Not so long ago, a man dreamed of a city. In his dream, the dragons had scales of tiles, the houses smiles of wrought iron and the buildings waves of the sea and mountains. Barcelona was the open workshop that gave shape to the imagination of the genius: Antoni Gaudi” via Ciutat …
Beautiful Cities Around the World With so many beautiful cities around the world, I was excited to learn that the #FriFotos theme on Twitter this week is Urban. Here are a few of my favorite cities, in no particular order. Vienna Vienna, a city in Europe with a serious luxury factor, is bursting with attractions ranging …
The scent of Coppertone mingles with the salty air and the sounds of children splashing in the chilly water drift towards me as I approach Willows Beach. On a warm afternoon on Vancouver Island, this crescent shaped beach with gorgeous views of Discovery Island and Mount Baker is the place to be. This popular beach, located in …
How to Discover the Authentic Cinque Terre I swallowed the bitter taste of disappointment as I trudged along the concrete path. I had traveled to the Cinque Terre, a region in Italy encompassing five small villages on the Ligurian Sea, to hike a famous trail. The crowds and the vendors lining the concrete path were …
