New Hotels Worth Planning a Trip Around in 2026
If you’re mapping out this year’s journeys, consider this a short list of hotels worth building a trip around. Each year brings a wave of new hotel openings, but not all of them shift the conversation. The most compelling new hotels of 2026 are less about spectacle and more about genuine sense of place. From […]
The Best Last-Minute Luxury Escapes for Valentine’s Day
Take it from us: a last-minute getaway is the most romantic Valentine’s Day gift there is. Valentine’s Day has a habit of defaulting to prix-fixe menus and predictable bouquets, but the most memorable celebrations as a couple come from experiencing something new together. From overwater villas to historic city hideaways, these romantic hotels around the […]
Six Senses Krabey Island’s New Ayurveda Retreat Is a Complete Reset
Six Senses Krabey Island’s new five- to seven-day Ayurveda retreat is designed to restore rhythm, clarity and balance on a private island off Cambodia’s southern coast. Launching in 2026 at Six Senses Krabey Island, Journey Into the Elements is the resort’s most immersive wellness experience to date. Set on a secluded 30-acre private island off […]
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 […]
A Slow-Travel Guide to Liguria, Italy
Italy’s Riviera reveals its beauty most to those willing to slow down. Here’s a designer’s guide to Liguria’s architecture, cuisine and coastal rituals. Between the French border and La Spezia, Liguria is a postcard of sun-washed villages clinging to the cliffs. Trains rattle along the edge of the Mediterranean, slipping through tunnels, while sea-salted air […]
Thinking of the Trip of a Lifetime? Think Thailand
With Air Canada’s year-round service from Vancouver to Bangkok, the journey to the Land of Smiles is as seamless and enjoyable as ever. When the days are short and the air is crisp, few places feel more enticing than Thailand. A land where golden temples meet turquoise waters, where every meal is a revelation, and […]