Located steps from the ocean, 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 Crew excels […]
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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
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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
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The award-winning Bangkok Airways has an ambitious brand promise – happiness throughout the journey for all passengers. At a time when flying in Economy Class has largely lost its sparkle, Bangkok Airways delivers happiness. Read this Bangkok Airways Economy Class Review and discover how they do it. Before You Fly The Bangkok Airways website contains excellent
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Four Seasons Resort Lanai – Oh So Authentic Rest assured longtime Lanai lovers, after a top to bottom renovation, the Four Seasons Resort Lanai is more authentic than ever. The staff’s love for Lanai and genuine hospitality continues to fill the resort with the spirit of aloha. And now, through a thoughtful redesign, guests of the
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Air Canada Rouge, a wholly owned Air Canada subsidiary, markets itself as the stylishly affordable new leisure airline from Air Canada. Carrying passengers since 2013, Air Canada Rouge primarily services international destinations from major Canadian cities e.g. Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, and Toronto. I recently flew from Vancouver (YVR) to Los Angeles (LAX) in the Air
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In a city where traffic clogs roadways and drivers spend over 35% of travel time in idle, the Peninsula Bangkok’s prime location on the Chao Phraya River is very convenient. From The Peninsula, you can hire a long-tail boat to see the sights from the riverfront dock. Alternatively, take one of the complimentary hotel boats
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It was hard to ignore the enticing photos on the Air Canada website and the proposition to “pamper yourself with Premium Economy” promising superior comfort in a dedicated cabin, premium meal service, enhanced amenities, and priority airport services. But, after a recent flight in Air Canada Premium Economy from Shanghai to Vancouver, I wish I
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From little kids to grown ups here are the best luxury hotel pools for family fun, based on our travels so far. The Best Luxury Hotel Pools for Little Ones North America Four Seasons Hualalai – Hawaii Toddlers and fretful parents rejoice at the sight of the shallow sand bottom pool, a treasure trunk filled
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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
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Top Travel Experiences in 2015 2015 was a huge travel year for me, with thirty-five flights and thirteen countries if you include Canada, my home. After sifting through the photographs, stories, and memories from the past year, here are my top travel experiences in 2015 in chronological order. Swimming in Four Seasons Hualalai King’s Pond Snorkeling
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The drinks alone – Kir Royale, Taittinger Champagne, and fragrant Earl Grey tea – on board a British Airways Club World 777 flight from London to Seattle left me wishing the almost 10-hour flight was a bit longer. Eat After an appetizer selection including Scottish smoked salmon with capers and an interesting buckwheat and cranberry
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After three flights in luxurious First Class cabin on the Lufthansa 747-8i, I was curious about the Lufthansa First Class A330 cabin and overall in-flight experience. Would a flight in one of Lufthansa’s A330-300 airplanes measure up to flying First Class in one of the Lufthansa 747-8i aircraft, affectionately known as “Queen of the Skies”?
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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
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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
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