Haute Couture Hotels
From Christian Louboutin’s red-soled retreat in Portugal to Missoni’s rooftop pool takeover in Texas, fashion’s biggest names are bringing their aesthetic to the world of hospitality. By Erica Commisso Fashion’s most recognizable houses are stepping beyond boutiques and ateliers, carving out a stylish new niche in hospitality. Whether through sun-splashed rooftop pop-ups, bespoke restaurants, or […]
Discover Timeless Havana with WestJet Vacations
In Cuba’s capital, colonial grandeur meets contemporary sophistication—and new direct flights from Toronto make this cultural treasure more accessible than ever. Hemingway House Havana Ernest Hemingway House With its baroque facades, vintage Cadillacs, and the infectious rhythm of salsa spilling from every doorway, Havana feels like stepping into a living museum where time moves to […]
Checking In: Hotel Playa Luxury Cayo Guillermo, Cuba
From overwater bungalows to beachside lobster lunches, this is Cuba done differently. By Mitch McClung Arriving in the dark might not seem ideal, but it’s actually the best way to experience Hotel Playa Luxury Cayo Guillermo. When you wake up, sunlight streams through the windows and the ocean shimmers just outside your door. The resort […]
The Art of the Stay
Canadian interior designer Lesley Wong on trends, travel, and crafting memorable hotel spaces. By Erica Commisso Since launching her eponymous studio in 2014, Lesley Wong has evolved from a one-woman operation into a full-fledged hospitality design team. With projects spanning both Canada and the United States, she’s shaped inviting spaces at properties like the Sparrowhawk […]
Your Wildlife Travel Photos Can Support Biodiversity
Exodus Adventure Travels just announced a partnership with iNaturalist, expanding its global citizen science program. In the early morning light of Botswana’s Okavango Delta, before the heat settles and the birds retreat into the reeds, a traveller raises their phone—not to frame the perfect safari shot, but to log a data point. A dragonfly hovers […]