Magical Madeira Michele Peterson August 20, 2018 781 Exploring the ‘Pearl of the Atlantic” is a feast for the senses Sidewalk cafe in Funchal Madeira Credit: Francisco Sanchez A flash of blue sea, a glimpse of red rooftops and a blaze of purple wisteria drap...
Alluring Aruba – weather is ideal for summer and fall vacations Michele Peterson July 26, 2018 16047 Expect the Extraordinary in this All-Season Luxury Caribbean Destination While Aruba’s magnificent white sand beaches, turquoise waters and glossy resorts are reason enough to visit, in recent years there’s b...
Cruising Taiwan and Japan with Holland America Michele Peterson July 4, 2018 562 Cruising Taiwan and Japan A spring cruise is a perfect way to experience cherry blossom season Cherry blossoms signify more than just beauty in Japan As we glide in a gondola down a historic canal line...
Panama City: Crossroads of the Americas Michele Peterson July 20, 2017 1360 Panama City Where culture, cosmopolitan style and tropical paradise meet Bold new Biomuseo of Panama was designed by Frank Gehry, one of the world's most renowned architects Photo: Fernando Alda With te...
Insider Italy Michele Peterson May 25, 2017 3448 Insight Vacations Luxury Gold reinvents the fine art of escorted travel with unique curated experiences “Ghiozzi can be caught by nets baited with crab,” explains Bepi (Giuseppe), a fisherman whose seven decad...
Heavenly villa escapes in Jamaica Michele Peterson March 19, 2017 1955 Elegance, seclusion and history meet at these elite resorts Round Hill is a classic stay near Montego Bay Jamaica Pre-dinner cocktail in hand, I browse a collection of vintage black and white photos dis...
Where to go now in French Polynesia Michele Peterson January 21, 2017 5653 The islands of Tahiti offer an enchanting mix of tranquility, luxury and inspiration “If there were ever a place to write a novel or paint a masterpiece, this is it,” I think, as I swing in a hammock slung b...
Road Tripping in Riviera Nayarit Michele Peterson December 20, 2016 3367 Mexico’s glamour coast offers idyllic luxury with bohemian flair Beach at W Hotel Punta de Mita with Chevycheria seafood bar Photo:Michele Peterson It’s sunset and I’m seated in a 1950 Chevrolet 3800 pic...
Gourmet Escape, Sandals Grande St. Lucian Resort Michele Peterson November 6, 2016 3133 Food fans enjoy global flavour on one of Saint Lucia’s best beaches Unique round bungalows known as Rondovals are an architectural highlight of a stay at Sandals Grande St. Lucian Photo: Grande St. Lucian ...
Spotlight on Nevis: The Broadway musical “Hamilton” shines attention on this luxe Caribbean hideaway Michele Peterson October 15, 2016 3933 Lying on a table, my body bathed in natural oils infused with sage, mint and lemongrass, it’s easy to imagine I’m drifting through a fragrant herb garden. The chorus of peeping tree frogs adds to the sense of t...
