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 …
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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Tis the season for giving thanks and gift-giving. While travel has been paused for many, we can still dream and plan for future travel. With promotional emails competing for space in your inbox, this holiday gift guide for travelers will save you time and money. Skyroam WiFi Hotspot Use a Skyroam personal hotspot to save …
If you are looking for gift ideas for athletes or adventure lovers, these suggestions will help you find the perfect present. I use and love all of the items in this holiday gift guide for athletes and adventure lovers. Happy holidays! Gift Guide for Athletes Runners If are searching for a gift for a runner …
Given the global pandemic, beach vacations will likely look different for the foreseeable future. In addition to the standard beach gear outlined in this post, I will be packing hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, and face masks for the family. It’s no secret that I love sunshine, and beach vacations are a family favorite. Regardless of …
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We often purchase data packages for our cellular phones when we travel — this is expensive (e.g., $12/per day per person to access our Canadian rate plan’s minutes, rates, and data). So we’ve started supplementing our cellular data plans with a Skyroam WiFi hotspot. The new Skyroam Solis is capable of providing WiFi and unlimited …
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Shopping in Europe is one of my favourite activities. Fortunately, I often visit Europe in early summer, and this is the sale period in many shops. Shopping during the sale seasons isn’t the only way to save money when you shop in Europe. Did you know that tourists in Europe pay a value-added tax (VAT) …
It’s peak travel season and Amazon Prime and Skyroam are offering some incredible summer deals on travel products. Amazon Prime Days Travel Products On July 15 and 16, Amazon offer special prices on travel products and other items during Amazon Prime Days. If you don’t subscribe to Amazon Prime, you can try the service at …
From Thailand’s tropical islands to the rugged European Alps, here is a round-up of our favourite high-quality travel gear and accessories. You can learn about these items and other travel and lifestyle products on the Luxe Travel Family Amazon page. Luggage Carry-On Luggage If you travel with carry-on luggage, here are a few excellent options. …
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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 …
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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I thought and may have even muttered, “Finally I’ve arrived.” It wasn’t just the sense of victory I felt after overcoming a few navigational hiccups riding London’s Underground Circle and District Lines – there was something else about the place that felt different. I continued out of Kensington Station to meet Caroline, a knowledgable and fabulous …
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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 …
I have always thought of Milan, or Milano, as a city for fashionistas and bankers and I wasn’t sure if the city would work as a family destination. That being said, the luxe Four Seasons Milan was on my must-visit list and based on my extensive experience with the Four Seasons brand, I was confident that …
