“We don’t come here to be seen, we come here to disappear” is the motto of the Crane, the low-key resort set above the legendary pink-sands of Barbados’ Crane Beach. Distinguishing itself from the typical all-inclusive Caribbean resorts, which often appeal to the more extroverted traveler, the Crane offers a secluded and serene environment. Sure, […]
Going to the cottage is a way of life for many Canadians once the “May Two Four” weekend rolls around. However, owning and maintaining a cottage is a lot of work, and not something that every family has time for these days. Enter Sandbanks Summer Village, a condo cottage development, on 80 acres of land […]
As I lay face-up in a compromising position on the hard surface of the table, she hovers over me and our eyes lock. “Do you expect me to talk?” I ask. “No,” she replied. “I expect you to lie……down and relax. I want you to enjoy your Ginger and Pimento Massage.” GoldenEye Beach Ok, so […]
In celebration of Arizona’s centennial this year, it is fitting to pay tribute to some of the State’s best resorts located in this desert land that is known as a mecca for health and wellness. Mii Amo at Dusk Canyon Ranch Tucson With a health and healing centre run by a staff of medical experts, […]
I’m in Hong Kong for more than a week and packed a huge checked-in suitcase for the trip. It is the holiday season, after all, and there are many dinners and reunions to go to. However, that isn’t the only suitcase I have with me. I also packed a smaller roller-on-board to take with me […]
Blue Mountain Village, located approximately two hours northwest of Toronto, is known primarily as Ontario’s top ski destination resort, however, it has plenty to offer during the green season as well. And although the area is perfectly suited for a fun family vacation, Blue Mountain also has definite appeal if you are in the mood […]
Within every generation there is a counterculture that seeks to challenge societal conventions. In the 1960s, psychedelic guru Timothy Leary famously urged young people to “Turn on, tune in, drop out” – that is, detach themselves from their surroundings with the use of LSD. It is hard to imagine this message resonating with today’s hyper-caffeinated […]
Left to right, starting from the top: Intercontinental Montelucia Resort (Scottsdale, AZ); Umaid Bhawan Palace (Jodhpur, India); Santhiya Resort & Spa (Thailand); W Retreat and Spa, Vieques Island (Puerto Rico); Alila Villas Uluwatu (Bali) and Turnberry (UK) Visa Canada’s Infinite card holders now have a new program called the Visa Infinite Luxury Hotel Collection, which allows them […]
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