followsummerfollowsummerIs it just me, or sitting for ten or more hours crammed between airplane seats among a crowd of equally cranky kids and grownups cannot possibly be the most incredible beginning to a holiday? I assume I’m not alone in this frustration and having...
My last visit to Mont Tremblant’s Spa Scandinave was in a mid-winter March, a glorious late winter sun, setting over a rushing Rivière Diable, her banks crusted with breaking sheets of ice. There was still snow on the ground, and the...
Oh, the beautiful Ardèche region of France: its wild and rugged character and climbing, winding roads leading the nature lover into the secluded backcountry of the rolling, curving, cliff-hugging Gorges de l’Ardèche where hiking, kayaking,...
The Four Seasons has a fascinating history. When I first arrived in Toronto in the early 1980’s the destination hotel to stay, have a drink or be seen at was the Four Seasons in Yorkville. Hand-poured Martinis in the Avenue Bar, dinner at Truffles, the...
The Florida Everglades are among the most beautiful natural wonders of the world. Located in southern Florida, these expansive wetlands are full of wildlife and amazing things to see. If you’ve never had a chance to visit the Everglades,...
Is it just me, or sitting for ten or more hours crammed between airplane seats among a crowd of equally cranky kids and grownups cannot possibly be the most incredible beginning to a holiday? I assume I’m not alone in this...
My last visit to Mont Tremblant’s Spa Scandinave was in a mid-winter March, a glorious late winter sun, setting over a rushing Rivière Diable, her banks crusted with breaking sheets of ice. There was still snow...
Oh, the beautiful Ardèche region of France: its wild and rugged character and climbing, winding roads leading the nature lover into the secluded backcountry of the rolling, curving, cliff-hugging Gorges de...
The Four Seasons has a fascinating history. When I first arrived in Toronto in the early 1980’s the destination hotel to stay, have a drink or be seen at was the Four Seasons in Yorkville. Hand-poured Martinis in the Avenue...
The Florida Everglades are among the most beautiful natural wonders of the world. Located in southern Florida, these expansive wetlands are full of wildlife and amazing things to see. If you’ve never had a chance to...
On an organized group tour of Morocco we began our first-night group introductions in a hotel bar in Casablanca, (coincidently drinking Casablanca beer) with the thirteen gay men who were listening to our two-week...
Experience pure, raw emotions while visiting Québec. Create an authentic story about this destination, featuring its spectacular landscape, creative culture and, above all, its welcoming people. That’s the type of...
Paris has charmed everyone with its vibrant streets, high art, superb cuisine and astonishing architecture. The only City of Lights exudes authenticity, romance, and style that no one can resist. Whether you’re strolling...
A bright mix of German, French and Swiss cultures, the troubled past of Alsace, located on the banks of the Upper Rhine and neighboring Germany and Switzerland, has been heavily influenced by historical decisions, invasions,...
“Nous sommes en grève.” Thierry, our friendly guide tries to sooth the first-morning bad news. ‘It took me twice as long to cross the bridge this morning as it normally does. We are going to have to...
We seem to be following the ghost of Mozart: First in Prague, where he debuted many of his works and now onto Salzburg where he was born. Legend has it that Mozart didn’t like Salzburg that much but we find a...
The Pacific ocean’s vast horizon hides some of the most beautiful tropical jewels in the world, and New Caledonia is one of its crowning examples. Its urban areas combine French charm with Melanesian culture. Its sunny...
A casual day for wandering in the beautiful sunshine! We head back to the Jewish Quarter, fascinated by the history and the buildings. Then into the Old Town, where we go up the Town Hall Tower and are rewarded with fantastic...
Nothing, nothing, nothing. I try to accept and apply this mantra to our time here in Croatia. The crossword puzzle, books, the hammock in the garden or the sun chaises on the rooftop will be our familiars over the next week or...
I think I am a traveler rather than a tourist. While I love checking out all the usual spots that make a city or country unique, I also love visiting places only locals know about and learning how people actually live. Which is...
Looking for an easy, all season escape where you can enjoy fine dining, a stay at a luxury hotel and of course exhilarating four-season activities including world-class skiing? Pack your rental car and enjoy the sunny ride up...
As temperatures continue to rise, New Yorkers often scramble to find a refreshing August retreat. Instead of escaping to the Hamptons or going upstate, many take refuge on one of New York’s many rooftop pool bars. There is...
Our overnight is uneventful, our cabin a snug cocoon from the chilly Norwegian Sea air as we chug and amble our way towards Bergen. We have a quiet morning; breakfast is our standard Scandinavian buffet of cereal, porridge,...
We start our first morning in Oslo by taking the ferry to the suburb of Bygdøy, full of beautiful homes and museums. As befits a maritime nation, 4 of the 5 museums across the water are concerned with ships –...
Ok, I get my big, looming, cloud-enshrouded just-as-good-as New Zealand fjords on this trip. We check out of our hotel quite early (for us) and are on the road by 9:30, foregoing the fast route and taking the scenic road from...