Barceló Palace – this Five Star all-inclusive resort lives up to its rating Peter & Beverley Kerr February 22, 2020 1549 Headquartered in Spain, the Barceló resort chain is owned and operated by the Barceló family. Operating primarily in Europe, The Caribbean and Latin America, the 88 year-old family business owns two hundred fif...
Maison Selby combines excellent cuisine and a congenial atmosphere in historic Toronto mansion Peter & Beverley Kerr November 22, 2019 2016 Maison Selby is a historic property in the centre of Toronto’s gentrified St. James Town district. Built in 1883 by the architect of Toronto’s Flatiron Building, Maison Selby was the summer residence of the Goo...
Fairmont Royal York Hotel’s multi-million dollar transformation – mission accomplished! Peter & Beverley Kerr October 12, 2019 3113 Celebrating its 90th Anniversary, Canada’s most historic hotel reclaims its position as Fairmont’s flagship property Fairmont Royal York is celebrating its 90th Anniversary and has received a multi-million do...
Spring into Toronto with a mix of Broadway-style musicals, art galleries, family-friendly activities and outstanding dining choices Peter & Beverley Kerr April 10, 2019 1690 There is such a wealth of ‘things to do’ in Toronto, that we recently realized that anytime is a good time to visit Canada’s largest and most diverse city. The city’s description as being Canada’s Downtown is a...
Norwegian Escape – sailing The Caribbean onboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s top-rated ship Peter & Beverley Kerr January 20, 2018 7224 The food was terrific, the service - excellent, but most of all we had a lot of fun on this cruise One of several beach bars on Great Stirrup Cay We’ve been fortunate to enjoy sailing with a lot of the maj...
A Toronto Culinary Adventure Walking Tour Peter & Beverley Kerr October 1, 2017 1679 Culinary Adventure Walking Tour The Culinary Adventure Company is the largest provider of foodie tours in Canada, and they offer eight tours in Toronto. In addition to visiting local shops and restaurants, the...
Toronto – home to a burgeoning theatre scene, innovative restaurants, museums and art galleries Peter & Beverley Kerr September 30, 2017 3619 Last January and February we published articles about Toronto with a focus on the theatre and jazz club entertainment options available to tourists and business people travelling to Canada’s largest city. React...
Maison du Bootlegger – a popular dining experience with a roguish history, in La Malbaie Peter & Beverley Kerr September 22, 2017 4391 Maison du Bootlegger Owners Joey Tardif and Johanne Brassard are also partners in life No visit to La Malbaie is complete without a lunch or dinner at Bootlegger, a legendary restaurant that operated as a ...
Scenic Charlevoix and La Route des Saveurs, Part II Peter & Beverley Kerr September 21, 2017 1849 Scenic Charlevoix and La Route des Saveurs The Charlevoix region extends along the north shore of the St. Lawrence from the charming post-card community of Baie St-Paul to La Malbaie and beyond. The area has...
Charlevoix – La Routes des Saveurs is an introduction to local producers, cuisine, artisans and inspiring entrepreneurs Peter & Beverley Kerr August 27, 2017 2643 Charlevoix Hugging the north shore of the St. Lawrence from the enchanting village of Baie St. Paul up to La Malbaie and beyond, the Charlevoix region is a year-round tourism destination. During the spring, ...