Imagine sipping a glass of award-winning wine on a panoramic terrace amidst a 65-acre estate winery. You and your travel companions are the only guests. And apart from the owner’s home and a well-stocked tasting room and wine cellar, the property is yours to explore. This exclusive experience is available at the Blue Grouse Winery …
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Summer slips by so quickly, and once it’s mid-August, I begin to look for ways to extend my favourite season. A few years ago we spent five nights at the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale right before the school year started – it was fabulous. We returned last year for close to a week. And we …
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Our five cyclos (xe xích lô in Vietnamese) rumbled through Hue’s buzzing streets towards Bến Ngự market. These three-wheeled bicycle taxis appeared in Vietnam in the 1930’s and are still a transportation option in some parts of the country. We often travelled single file, following Chef Thuy from La Residence Hue Hotel and Spa. She was leading …
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When the West was still wild, I’m sure Arizona’s cowboys and cowgirls fantasized about an oasis in the desert like the luxurious Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale. Where an outside garden shower washes away the dust, outdoor fireplaces illuminate the desert landscape, and the American canteen Proof serves up hearty portions of chicken and waffles, New York …
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In the Bregenzerwald region of Vorarlberg, Austria, silvery-brown cows graze in flower-filled alpine pastures. Alpine dairies dot fragrant mountain meadows, and inside traditional farmhouses, wooden-shoed families devote their summer to the production of Bregenzerwald alpine cheese – one of the treasures from the Bregenzerwald Cheese Road. Not a route you will find on Google Maps, …
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Known for its vibrant music scene, late-night parties, and celeb-studded yachts, I discovered that Ibiza, Spain is also a haven for families – particularly those that visit the resort area of Santa Eulària. Located an easy 25-minute drive from Ibiza’s airport, Santa Eulària’s beaches, bike trails, and charming towns make it an inviting family destination. After …
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Located steps from award-winning Kapalua Bay, the 24-acre Montage Kapalua Bay Resort is the perfect place for a family vacation on Maui. Here is why I love to stay at Montage Kapalua Bay Resort and think you will too. Prime Kapalua Bay Beach Location The resort overlooks sparkling Kapalua Bay and the Montage Kapalua Bay …
Fresh off the plane from Hawaii, I wrote about the Four Seasons Lanai and described how the redesigned resort is more authentic and better than ever. At the end of the article, I promised to share a few more of my favourite things about the exclusive resort – here are a few more reasons to …
Much like the city where it’s based, the past mingles with the present at the luxurious Rocco Forte Hotel de Rome Berlin. As the one-time headquarters of the Dresdner Bank, the Hotel de Rome was designed to incorporate pieces from the building’s past, including a striking 15 cm thick steel door in the spa. De …
Milan, known for its fashion and finance is one of my favourite travel destinations for many reasons including spectacular sightseeing, world-class shopping, and gourmet dining. Here are some of the best places to visit in Milan. Sightsee & Explore Duomo di Milano One of the largest cathedrals in the world, the magnificent Duomo di Milano …
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The exhilarating buzz from one of the world’s busiest cities began to slip away as I moved through the elegant lobby at the Four Seasons Hong Kong. Amidst the fragrant florals, soaring windows overlooking Victoria Harbour, and exquisite surroundings, a sense of peace and order prevailed. My impression that Four Seasons Hong Kong was unique …
Nahm Thai Restaurant Bangkok – A Winning Choice It started with a sweet and salty pineapple based amuse-bouche and ended with sweet Thai wafers along with tropical fruit perched in a bowl of salty ice. Served family style, each dish at nahm Thai restaurant Bangkok was artistic, delicious, and subtly flavoured. Thai herbs and spices can …
Navigating the Navigli in Milan History It may come as a surprise to learn that Venice isn’t the only large Italian city with canals. Although located inland, Milan was once a port city with canals connecting to Lake Como, Lake Maggiore, Switzerland and the Adriatic Sea. The extensive canal system, known as Navigli, expanded over …
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 …
