Tanglewood, Jacob’s Pillow highlight Berkshires’ summer performing arts line-up Matthew Elder July 6, 2015 7727 Ozawa Hall interior Photo: Steve Rosenthal The Berkshires are perhaps best known for Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and an accompanying music festival. This year marks the 75th...
Hospitality in the Berkshires Matthew Elder May 14, 2015 10823 A short list of where to stay and dine in The Berkshires Sumptuous accommodations at Cranwell The scenic and historic Berkshires deserve at least a few days to fully appreciate the region’s beauty and ric...
Bountiful Berkshires: World-class arts amid the New England hills Matthew Elder May 13, 2015 6931 A vacation foray south of the border to the mountains of Vermont or New York suggests outdoor recreation, a cozy country inn or mountain lodge, and perhaps a bit of shopping. Art and culture would seem a differ...
Rustic luxury and natural splendour meet at Jasper Matthew Elder September 5, 2014 7447 Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge worth the trek, by rail or car Take your mind to the Canadian Rockies, and immediately you picture majestic gray mountains with snow-capped peaks and a carpet of deep-green forest bl...
Iconic ‘The Canadian’ is a ride for the ages Matthew Elder July 18, 2014 9034 All aboard for one of the world’s great train trips “Wow, you’re taking the train out west – I’ve always wanted to do that!” It’s a comment familiar to anyone who has booked passage on The Canadian, VIA R...
Cuba as a first-time treat Matthew Elder February 19, 2014 13694 Enjoy the value and retro intrigue of this tropical gem Canadians, particularly Quebecers, have been enjoying Cuba’s charms for decades. The Caribbean’s biggest island, long known for its fabulous beaches, dis...
