From Feb 15-25th, 2024, Palm Springs will celebrate all things midcentury during the annual Palm Springs Modernism Week event. I’ve experienced a number of “mini-Modernism Weeks” in October. It is a sneak peek at what is to come – and the midcentury architecture, art, design, and cultural celebration will be fabulous in February. Palm Springs …
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After climbing into our warmest clothes, we stepped outside into the eerie quiet. The full moon pierced the darkness, lighting our path. We thought we were alone in the crisp alpine air until we encountered a lone photographer. He hunched over his tripod, with his lens pointed across the lake at the shimmering glaciers of …
I’m counting the days until another stay at The Ranch Malibu, a California luxury health and wellness retreat. Before my first trip, I wondered what to wear at The Ranch Malibu. I followed the suggested packing list but wondered about a few things. Is it necessary to pack two pairs of hiking shoes? Do people …
Canada’s Whistler Blackcomb, a well-known winter destination and host of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, is spectacular year-round. I hope these five exciting things to do in Whistler in the summer will help you plan the perfect vacation. Paddle the River of Golden Dreams Whistler’s River of Golden Dreams, also known as Alta Creek, is …
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Spend an unforgettable day in Austria’s westernmost province of Vorarlberg on a self-guided culinary hike in Bregenzerwald, where you walk from one meal to the next through rolling alpine pastures. There are culinary hikes throughout the Bregenzerwald, and we selected the approximately 13 km route from Warth to Schröcken, where cows graze in fields knee-deep with …
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Italy is one of our all-time favourite countries for summertime family travel. Apart from kid-pleasing cuisine – pasta with butter & Parmigiano-Reggiano, rainbow-hued gelato, and irresistible Italian pastries – the country’s geography is spectacular. We’ve spent the past decade exploring rural Italy from the Maremma in Southern Tuscany to the Dolomites in the country’s northeast. …
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Named North America’s best resort by Condé Nast Traveler readers, Whistler Blackcomb attracts local and international visitors with expansive terrain and more than 200 runs ranging from gentle beginner slopes to steep and deep for experts. And there are loads of things to do in Whistler if you don’t ski or snowboard. Here are a …
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Beyond world-class snorkelling at Hulopoe Bay, luxury hotel living at the Four Seasons Resort, and browsing tiny boutiques in Lanai City, what are some other awesome things to do on Lanai? We have been visiting Lanai for over a decade. And thanks to recent investments in the island, there are new ways to experience this …
London is one of my favourite cities. And if I’m not shopping, sightseeing with my family, or catching up with my friend Ana (read about her fabulous travels at Mrs. O Around the World), I’ll most likely be enjoying one of these great places to eat in London. Ham Yard Hotel In London, I always …
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With flowers blooming year-round, Victoria, Canada, is a desirable place to live and vacation. Located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, visitors can fly, ferry, or cruise to British Columbia’s capital city. Once you arrive in Victoria, the Inner Harbour, considered to be one of the most beautiful in the world, is an excellent …
Like the palaces along the Ringstrasse Boulevard, the handmade Imperial Torte is a symbol of Vienna’s rich history. Legend has it that this remarkable torte was created to celebrate the opening of the Hotel Imperial in 1873 and to honour his Imperial Highness, Emperor Franz Joseph. When it comes to sweet treats, the Imperial Torte …
Victoria, British Columbia’s capital city, is a year-round vacation destination. Located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, Victoria visitors can tour colourful gardens like those at Butchart, eat and drink at top Canadian spots, and get out into the spectacular natural environment. After exploring the city, you don’t need to fly, ferry, or cruise …
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Park Hyatt Zurich Review – Urban Luxe We love spending time in Switzerland, and Zurich is often our first stop. There is so much to love about this beautiful and family-friendly city – the gorgeous lakeside location, luxury shopping, Swiss predictability, delicious restaurants and the luxe Park Hyatt Zurich. Location The Park Hyatt Zurich is located …
The Fairmont Pacific Rim is the newest addition to the Fairmont hotel portfolio in Vancouver, and the luxurious Fairmont Pacific Rim Gold Floor is a favourite place to stay for many reasons. Architecture and Design Designed by James K.M. Cheng, the Fairmont Pacific Rim is elegant, luxurious, and located in a prime position on Vancouver’s …
Once the almost exclusive domain of retirees, river cruising is now a vacation option for families, millennials, as well as older travelers. Family-owned and operated AmaWaterways is at the forefront of this evolution, offering onboard spin classes, active excursions, and interconnecting staterooms for families that prefer to stay together. My family spent a week sailing …
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