Where to Eat in Vienna, From Century-Old Cafés to Michelin-Starred Vegan Dining
From palaces to pastries, tradition isn’t hard to find in Austria’s capital – but modern dining is taking centre stage. My very first meal in Vienna is steeped in Old World opulence. Steps away from the Belvedere’s gilded Baroque palaces, terraced garden, and art collection bursting with Klimt and Schiele, Café Goldegg is a cultural […]
United Just Added 10 New International Cities in a Major Expansion
The airline’s largest international expansion puts Ibiza, Marseille, Okinawa, Sardinia, Sicily and the Azores within one connection of most Canadian cities, beginning in spring 2027. United Airlines has announced the biggest international expansion in its history: 10 new destinations launching between March and June 2027, plus four added routes to cities it already serves. Eight […]
Grands on Tour: A Family Travel Tradition
On Collette’s Reflections of Italy tour, a grandmother-and-granddaughter adventure unfolds — one scoop of gelato at a time. By Wendy McClung Recently, I embarked on my second solo journey with one of my grandchildren – an experience rooted not in spontaneity, but in a cherished family tradition. A tradition started by my mother, each grandchild, […]
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 […]
Quick Trip to Copenhagen: A Design-Lover’s Guide to Denmark’s Creative Capital
Where to eat, stay and explore in the UNESCO Architecture Capital of the World. By Phil Birnbaum From the moment you land, Copenhagen’s devotion to design is on full display. Even the airport is outfitted with iconic pieces like Hans J. Wegner’s Airport Chair and Thomas Kastholm’s Daybed. From there, a quick 20-minute train ride […]
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 Canadian government just issued terror warnings for 9 European countries
As the summer travel season in Europe heats up, the Government of Canada has issued a series of travel advisories for select countries in Europe, due to potential acts of terrorism. The threat of terrorism in Europe remains ongoing, and attacks can happen anywhere at any time, though government buildings, including schools, places of worship, […]
Where to travel this summer if you want to avoid the crowds
Avid traveller Mark Wolters — who has been to 70 countries to date and counting — shares his adventures and honest travel advice on his popular YouTube channel, Wolters World, to 893K subscribers. The Illinois-based professor, who is on the road five to six months out of the year, caught up with OFFSHORE to share […]
Down the Danube with Avalon Waterways
“From Vienna to Budapest, a river cruise showcases off-the-beaten path things to experience.” There’s a fire in the kitchen! Sparks are flying after chef Karl Wrenkh pours a small vial of vodka into a simmering pan of oyster mushroom stroganoff and quickly takes a lighter to it — causing the liquid substance to instantly burst […]
This luxury train will take you to 14 magical destinations across Europe in style
More than 150 years ago, Georges Nagelmackers turned a dream into a reality when he launched the first luxury Orient Express train. Soon, Orient Express will head back on track to offer travellers an unforgettable journey through one of the world’s most beloved countries: Italy. The Orient Express La Dolce Vita will welcome its first […]