Cities
Gone are the days when oversea holidays were the only kind of holiday. Today, more and more Canadians are choosing to stay in North America for their vacation and visit one of the many vibrant cities close to our front door. Between hipster craft beers in Portland, to Montreal’s legendary outdoor festivals, there truly is no shortage… Continue reading 6 North American Cities You Need to Visit This Summer
This may be the quintessential American city. But Curtis Duffy isn’t your typical chef. Duffy is the talent behind the buzzworthy Chicago restaurant called Grace, which recently was awarded a third Michelin star. He’s also a man who has overcome almost unbelievable obstacles. CURTIS DUFFY PHOTO COURTESY CHOOSE CHICAGO He grew up in a fairly… Continue reading Chicago’s Restaurant Scene is on the Rise
Toronto is a big theatre town. But not all the theatre in Toronto is of the big theatre genre. Word has it that after London and New York, Toronto is the largest city in the world for English theatre. It has both the big blockbuster shows and new plays in development. At any given time… Continue reading Best Theatre In Toronto… and Nearby
So you’re in Vegas for the weekend and you want to make it a good one. When it comes to enjoying this city at night, the possibilities are seemingly endless. Where should you dine? Where should you drink? And where should you go to dance till the wee hours of the morning? It’s hard to know where… Continue reading Vegas at Night: Where to Dine, Drink and Dance
If you’re going to splurge on a luxury trip, it might as well be Paris. After all, few other cities in the world do lavish hotel rooms, extravagant boutiques and refined brasseries the way Paris does. Paris was ruled by its five official palaces for decades; but many new luxury hotels opened in the past ten years,… Continue reading Top 10 Luxury Hotels in Paris
What is luxury? The answer to this question will vary by person and place. In this post I want to share my idea of luxury in Chicago. For some luxury is about time-time for oneself, time for family, time for relaxation. For others it’s about fine food and exquisite wine or sinking into the softest Egyptian cotton sheets… Continue reading Pet-friendly Luxury in Chicago
Hilly streets, persimmon coloured rooftops, and buildings covered in blue azulejos. Those were the images I had in my mind prior to visiting Lisbon, and reality did not disappoint. Lisbon often gets left out by travellers passing through Europe. Its position on the Atlantic Ocean means that it’s a bit of a detour from the… Continue reading 48 Hours to Fall in Love with Lisbon
The title “trip of a lifetime” is thrown around easily these days, but if you are aiming to make that a reality, then you can’t go wrong with a dose of pure luxury in the Big Apple. There are few places that do extravagance as well as New York City, and with a little extra… Continue reading Go Big or Go Home in New York City
Las Vegas is known for nighttime beauty that will literally take your breath away with every turn. This lively city is also known for offering some of the best hotel experiences in the world. When my family travels to Las Vegas, we love going to visit the different hotels and see what they have to offer. The fact is, each… Continue reading Top 10 Luxe Hotels in Las Vegas