How to Plan the Perfect Summer Staycation
As rising costs reshape summer travel habits, more Canadians are finding value in meaningful getaways closer to home. More Canadians are rethinking how they travel this summer. According to a recent TD survey, 35 per cent of Canadians plan to spend less on their summer activities, while 44 per cent say higher fuel costs are influencing […]
This New Boutique Hotel Is Bringing a Bora Bora Icon Back to Life
A cult restaurant that drew sailors and celebrities since 1979 reopens this September as a 53-key boutique hotel on Povai Bay.
Ananda’s First Cookbook Takes Ayurveda Home
The Healing Plate distills the legendary Himalayan wellness retreat’s kitchen into more than 100 recipes for feeling good at home. For travellers who have done the seven-day programme at Ananda in the Himalayas – the doctor’s consultation, the tailored meals, the slow recalibration of appetite – the hardest part tends to come at the airport, […]
Recipe: Orecchiette with Cime di Rapa (Rapini)
Orecchiette with Cime di Rapa (Rapini) Puglia’s most iconic pasta is a balance of bitter greens, rich olive oil and savoury anchovy. Recipe provided by the Visit Puglia tourism board. Ingredients 500 g Puglian orecchiette (dried or fresh) 1 kg broccoli rabe (rapini) 2 cloves garlic 3 anchovy fillets in olive oil Freshly ground pepper, […]
A Fresh Take on Mexican Cuisine at Hacienda del Mar Los Cabos
A Fresh Take on Mexican Cuisine at Hacienda del Mar Los Cabos At Hacienda del Mar Los Cabos, dining is a core part of the guest experience. Set along the Cabo del Sol coastline, the resort’s restaurants offer a mix of elevated Mexican cuisine, fresh seafood and relaxed beachfront dining, giving guests plenty of reasons […]
Puglia by the Plate
Puglia by the Plate By Eve Thomas Explore the booming Italian region through six of its most iconic foods. Italians are fiercely loyal to their local cuisine, and Puglians are no exception. As Italy’s southern heel rises in popularity among international travellers, one of the best ways to explore its coasts and countryside is through […]
Seabourn Cruise Line Brings Alaska to the Table
Seabourn Cruise Line Brings Alaska to the Table The line’s inaugural Alaska season aboard Seabourn Encore arrives with a new culinary program built around the region’s wild ingredients, coastal traditions, and Indigenous art. Seabourn has always taken food seriously. But for its inaugural Alaska season aboard Seabourn Encore, the luxury line built an entire culinary program […]
Virgin Atlantic Has a Refreshed Menu Across Cabins and Clubhouses
Virgin Atlantic Has a Refreshed Menu Across Cabins and Clubhouses There’s an updated Mile High Tea, Bacchus wines from Sussex and a Maryland crab cake waiting at IAD. The new lineup spans Upper Class, Premium and Economy, brings in a properly updated kids’ menu, leans into English producers on the drinks list, and introduces a […]
A Taste of the Mediterranean with Masterchef Canada Judge Michael Bonacini
A Taste of the Mediterranean with Masterchef Canada Judge Michael Bonacini Ann Ruppenstein Chef Michael Bonacini on the evolution of cruise dining and hosting a luxury yacht journey with his son. This summer, renowned chef Michael Bonacini, co-founder of Oliver & Bonacini Restaurants and a prominent MasterChef Canada judge, is taking his culinary skills from land […]
Japan, Beyond the Sushi
Japan, Beyond the Sushi Steve Gillick A taste of the country’s regional dishes and time-honoured recipes. The Japanese phrase “gochisou sama deshita” (meaning “thank you for a wonderful meal”) quickly becomes part of the daily vocabulary for visitors. Across the country, it’s repeated often and with genuine appreciation. While sushi may be the global headliner, […]