Fairmont Hotel Vancouver remake: Contemporary meets retro Matthew Elder September 29, 2015 7923 Venerable railway hotel’s new Notch8 restaurant offers top-notch cuisine amid a chic décor that pays homage to the 20th-century railway era Canada’s grandest hotels are a half century or older, and many have u...
When in Myrtle Beach the Island Vista Resort offers all the comforts of home and more mikecohen September 26, 2015 7019 When in Myrtle Beach the Island Vista Resort offers all the comforts of home and more MYRTLE BEACH -There is no question that our recent family vacation in beautiful Myrtle Beach (www.visitMyrtleBeach.com) ...
Casa de Campo – five star luxury in the Dominican Republic Peter Kerr September 18, 2015 6374 Casa de Campo is a much more than a high-end resort and designated a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Legend Collection. With 2,100 luxury villas, the 7,000 acres...
Real Rome – hidden nuggets from a professional traveller Michele Peterson September 7, 2015 9231 The summer of 2015 may become known as the summer of the selfie stick across Europe. In Italy, whether you’re crossing Venice’s Rialto Bridge or lounging on Rome’s Spanish Steps, you’re likely to encounter tout...
Making the summit of Whiteface Mountain in Lake Placid Peter Kerr August 30, 2015 8765 Veteran’s Memorial Highway is an easy alternative to hiking The stone tower now serves as a weather station Lake Placid in New York State’s Adirondack State Park is a favourite destination for active sport...
When visiting Richmond, BC, the River Rock Casino Resort is a “must” stop mikecohen August 7, 2015 6914 RICHMOND, BC – During my many visits to Vancouver over the years, I have not spent much time in the suburb of Richmond except of course for the airport. That changed on my recent trip when I attended a conferen...
“Now is the time to visit Cuba” – Stephen Hunter Jen Savedra August 5, 2015 5736 By Jen Savedra, Editor – Travel Industry Today In a conversation with Stephen Hunter recently, the Sunwing Group president and CEO focused on Cuba. “These are exciting times,” he said, “there is a lot going...
Lake Placid’s Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort Peter Kerr July 16, 2015 9252 Family owned and operated, this Lake Placid resort with a commitment to good environmental practices has discovered that ‘Green’ business is good business. Purchased in 1974 by Winfried and Stefanie Holderied,...
Exploring the home of Moby Dick Matthew Elder July 9, 2015 6543 Visit to Herman Melville’s Arrowhead provides a 19th century farm experience The Berkshires was home to a number of 19th-century novelists, notably Herman Melville, author of many novels, notably Moby Dick, Ty...
Tanglewood, Jacob’s Pillow highlight Berkshires’ summer performing arts line-up Matthew Elder July 6, 2015 7552 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...
