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 […]
Holland America Line hits all the high notes, even after 150 years at sea
The stage lights dim as musicians Patrick Sharrow and Jax Hollow belt out the last line to Semisonic’s 1998 hit song, Closing Time. With the lyrics “One last call for alcohol, so finish your whiskey or beer; Closing time, you don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here,” the popular sing-along tune has […]
Have twice the fun in Mexico with family-friendly & adults-only options
Relaxation and rejuvenation, or fun in the sun, you decide! With its picturesque, turquoise waters, long, white sandy beaches, vibrant nightlife and culture, and a thriving food and drink scene, Mexico has long been a perennial favourite vacation destination for Canadians. Whether you’re looking for a romantic escape or a fun getaway for the entire […]
Explore new heights in New York City
Let’s hear it for New York! Admiring the city from above is almost a right of passage for every first-time visitor to the world-famous destination. While the Top of The Rock and the Empire State Building remain two of the most popular ways to participate in this time-honoured tradition, there are also some new ways […]
Here are some of the most rewarding experiences to have in Israel
For a relatively small country, Israel punches above its weight when it comes to the diversity of the experiences on offer. However, unlike Canada, it’s possible to drive from one end of Israel to the other in only eight hours — not that anyone would since there’s so much to see along the way. Whether […]
Baring it all in Baden-Baden at the Friedrichsbad bath house
by Ann Ruppenstein Not one to shy away from immersing myself in the real local culture firsthand, I decided to suck it up for the authentic experience. To be or not to be naked, that is the question. I’m in Baden-Baden, Germany, one of the UNESCO-listed Great Spa Towns of Europe, faced with the decision […]