Beat the Crowds: 8 European Escapes to Book for Summer 2026
Here are eight second cities, quieter islands, and clever swaps for your summer getaway.
Travel Guide: Top Spots in Singapore
Gardens, culture and great food await at every turn on this island nation.
Enchanting Ecuador
The mainland steals the spotlight on a journey through the Amazon rainforest and Andean volcanoes. -By Ann Ruppenstein Soaring through the sky staring at the imposing snow-capped Tungurahua volcano while swinging from the edge of a cliff perched 2,660 metres above sea level, I’m having trouble finding the courage to raise my arms up in […]
Canada’s Best Family Destinations, From Coast to Coast
These Canadian spots deliver the ultimate summer vacation for every age. Family travel means something different to everyone. Maybe you’re coordinating grandparents and small kids on a cross-country flight. Maybe you’re just trying to find a beach that works for a fearless ten-year-old and a toddler at the same time. Either way, you’re in good […]
5 of the Best Cities for Luxury Shopping
Few destinations can rival the grandeur and allure of metropolitan cities like Paris, New York City, London, Milan and Dubai. According to Statista, the luxury goods market in Canada is projected to grow by 2.70 per cent between now and 2028, resulting in a market volume of US$7.87B (CAD $10.7B) by 2028. Luxury fashion, in […]
The Shangri-La Toronto has the Perfect Valentine’s Day Package
It’s been a long winter. Here’s your sign to treat yourself (and a loved one) to a candlelit Italian dinner and an indulgent overnight stay at Shangri-La Toronto. This year, Shangri-La Toronto is offering a polished but unfussy way to celebrate Valentine’s Day right in the city. The hotel’s curated experiences are designed to feel […]
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 […]
European Holiday Markets Worth Travelling For
Twinkling squares, centuries-old traditions and the scent of mulled wine in the air — if you’re craving a festive getaway, these are the holiday markets worth travelling for in 2025. Vienna Christmas Market at Rathausplatz — Vienna, Austria Dates: 14 November – 26 December 2025Few cities do nostalgia quite like Vienna in December. At Rathausplatz […]
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,” […]
One of Canada’s most prestigious mountain retreats set to reopen under luxury brand
Rimrock Banff, one of the most iconic retreats in the Canadian Rockies, is poised to redefine mountain luxury as the first Emblems Collection property in North America. Owned by Oxford Properties Group and a capital partner, the resort will undergo a fully transformative renovation beginning in October 2025 and will reopen in summer 2026 as a flagship for Accor’s newest luxury […]