Stay: The Pearle Hotel & Spa
By Rafeena Baksh A Restorative Stay by the Lake in Burlington, Ontario. Staycations have become increasingly popular, especially for women trying to balance work and home life. While some involve a short drive for a change of scenery, mine lately have been spent at home — reorganizing kitchen cupboards, folding laundry, and tackling a running list […]
Fusion Resorts Debuts Wellness Retreats Across Vietnam
Fusion Resorts has announced a trio of immersive retreats launching this fall at select Vietnam resorts. Designed to blend traditional healing practices with contemporary comforts, the properties aim to transform ordinary getaways into restorative journeys. At Fusion Resort & Villas Da Nang, opening Dec. 31, 2025, the spotlight falls on the “Healing Retreat,” a four-day program […]
Intrepid’s 2026 Not Hot List Reveals 10 Under-the-Radar Destinations
In a world where 80 per cent of travellers visit just 10 per cent of destinations, Intrepid Travel is steering adventurers elsewhere. The company’s 2026 Not Hot List, developed with trend forecasters Globetrender, spotlights 10 places often overlooked but poised to welcome visitors—from Central Asia’s vast mountain ranges to North America’s least-visited national park. Among […]
Louise Penny’s Guide to Quebec’s Eastern Townships
Where the bestselling mystery author finds inspiration, connection, and really good cheese. Louise Penny (photo by Ben McAuley) When we caught up with Louise Penny, she had just returned from London, England — not to promote a book or attend a literary gala, but to retreat. “Oddly enough, I go to London to be quiet,” […]
The Best Places to See North America’s Spectacular Fall Foliage
Come mid-September, Canadians everywhere recognize the telltale signs of the autumn season. Cooler nights call for cosy knits, a dockside Caesar gets swapped for a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon, and in bustling cities and quiet towns alike, tree leaves begin to change colour, and eventually fall. An abundance of external influences like warmer or cooler […]
This Spanish UNESCO City Just Got a Palace Hotel Worth Travelling For
Few cities in Spain are as cinematic as Cáceres, the Extremaduran gem where cobbled streets and stone façades earned UNESCO World Heritage status in 1986. Now, the historic centre has a new jewel: the Palacio de Godoy Cáceres, Curio Collection by Hilton, which opened this September following a €14-million restoration of a 16th-century palace once […]
The Kensington’s Over-the-Top Marie Antoinette Stay Lets You Eat Cake
London has no shortage of royal attractions, but this autumn the spotlight falls on France’s most infamous queen. On September 20, the Victoria and Albert Museum opens its first major exhibition devoted to Marie Antoinette, on view through March 22, 2026. Sponsored by Manolo Blahnik, the show promises a lavish look at the monarch’s world […]
Toronto’s Water/Fall Festival is Ready to Make a Splash
This September, Toronto will welcome a new festival that puts water centre stage. From September 20 to 28, the inaugural Water/Fall Festival will spill across the city with large-scale art installations, live performances, and thought-provoking talks exploring the beauty and urgency of our relationship with water. Anchored at Harbourfront Centre and Ontario Place, the programming […]
Discover the Heart of Southeast Asia on This 20-Day Trip
To mark its 20th anniversary, luxury tour operator Remote Lands has unveiled a new itinerary that reads more like a cultural pilgrimage than a vacation. Listen Closely: A Journey Through Southeast Asia is a 20-day exploration across Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand, designed to spotlight connection, cultural depth, and responsible travel — the very principles […]
A Fresh Peak: Aman Debuts Rosa Alpina in Alpine Splendour
Tucked into the storybook village of San Cassiano in Italy’s South Tyrol, Rosa Alpina has long been a cherished retreat for those in the know — a place where alpine charm meets refined hospitality. Now, under the Aman banner, this iconic property reopens after a transformative renovation, offering a new chapter in Dolomite luxury. The […]