Grand Velas Riviera Maya By George Coyle When it’s time for sun and sand, I want a luxurious tropical vacation with amenities and services that are second to none. After all, time away is at a premium so the experience should be spectacular. As I discovered earlier this year, Grand Velas Riviera...
When Ottawa photographer Miv Fournier set off on an overlanding adventure in Utah and Arizona, he was well prepared. He had done his research.
The islands of Tahiti offer an enchanting mix of adventure and high-style luxury. Wild, raw and untouched, these far-flung islands in the South Pacific have long been a lure for adventurous travelers.
Better health is the root of the philosophy at this world-renowned spa By Hattie Klotz Photographs by Rancho La Puerta Five years ago, a friend of mine disappeared to a ‘spa’ in northern Mexico. No big news there. However, when she returned she couldn’t say enough good things about the place. I...
Yukon offers everything you need for a sense of adventure Photo essay by Miv Fournier For many people, Yukon represents the end of the world, with its pure, natural, untouched wilderness stretching all the way to the Arctic Circle. And they’re right. Natural, mysterious and unforgettable. Decades...
Who would have thought I would be wandering on the same grains of sand as past kings that once ruled over an Arabian oasis. There I was, on camelback, slowly passing majestic canyons in the Jordan desert all the while making my way towards an epic sunrise. A tapestry of jewel gold, fall-like...
Operating ski resorts isn’t glamorous work, but for brothers Bob and Peter Sudermann, who are reshaping local hills around Ottawa, it’s a labour of love By Patrick Langston Sounds like the dream job, doesn’t it? Ski resort owner. Out on the slopes all day; lounging by the lodge’s crackling...
By George Coyle Deep beneath the earth in Épernay, France, ancient walls house millions of bottles of Moët & Chandon Champagne. If these magnificent chalk walls could talk they would undoubtedly say, “Cheers! Life is for toasting.” For centuries, this champagne has been synonymous with the best...
Michelle Valberg dishes on getting that once-in-a-lifetime shot and her love for the North By Janet Wilson Michelle Valberg has taken breathtaking photographs of wild animals on the move, massive icebergs, rugged landscapes and the sweet-smiling faces of Canada’s Inuit, but the one image she sought...
Miami Beach’s affluent enclave of Bal Harbour offers a prime location with unrivalled amenities By Janet Wilson Stretching out on a yoga mat at Exhale Spa inside the Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, I feel my shoulders relax and tension slowly subside. Our instructor welcomes the hearty band of early...
Koyman Gallery, celebrating its 50th anniversary, is the largest art emporium in the country By Paul Gessell Photography by Bruno Schlumberger Terry Koyman’s face lights up like a kid at Christmas as he describes the “joy” in the room when a customer falls in love with a painting and buys it...
Hurst Marina is a one-stop destination for all your boating needs By Patrick Langston Do you know what “coving” means? If so, you’re likely a veteran boater. If not, it’s the trending practice of boats tying up closely together in a cove so that everyone can swim, socialize and carry on in the...
