Parades, cakes and costumes With origins from ancient times, Mardis Gras also known as Shove or Fat Tuesday and Pancake Day. It falls before Ash Wednesday, a day of repentance that ushers in Lent. Parade floats are organized by tight-knit social organizers called krewes and,…

In big sister- little sister style, White Elephant Nantucket and White Elephant Palm Beach are, joined at the hip, when it comes to their fresh, laid back, summer holiday style.  Just two of a kind, the siblings share museum worthy art collections throughout the rooms…

Japan always surprises me. In the best way. Two hours from the shiny surface of Tokyo, my plane circles a mountainous green island. It could be the Caribbean but instead, it’s a Unesco World Heritage site that’s part of Japan.  By Keith Edwards The island…

“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”  – Maya Angelou They’ll tell you it’s all about ‘the guest’ anywhere in the hospitality industry. Whether you’re a passionate cruiser or a…

A house full of pleasures where recreation is redefined Set on the slopes of the Asitz mountain with imposing views of Steinerne Meer and Leongenger Stienberge, Krallerhof’s fourth generation family members continue to nurture it’s transformative growth as a coveted 4-season destination. With 124 elegant…

London England's Kensington Hotel By Caroline Tapp-McDougall With affluent 19th century mansion style and modern-day boulevard elegance, The Kensington Hotel has earned a special place in my heart, an intimate home-away-from-home, in one of London’s most desirable neighbourhoods.  Family-owned, The Kensington is a member of…

A chef and an actor came together  Here on a private stretch of oceanside beach with clear views of the star-filled night sky, Nobu Hotel guests gather with us to gaze at the biggest, brightest moon we’ve ever seen.  Like a Blue Moon, The Nobu…

Some like it spicy… From the moment you arrive at a Spicer’s Retreat, you’ll notice the stunning natural settings and understated attention to detail.  Each individual retreat promises a unique, inspiring space. Beginning with Spicer’s Peak Lodge in the mountains of the Great Dividing Range,…

Laurentides... Sharing lake and forest moments second to none that are bound to conquer the heart of even the most fervent of city dwellers, the Laurentians cover a region that is 22,000 kms just north of Montreal. It’s a four seasons holiday destination with a…

One of the most interesting, and perhaps most sought-after lifestyles has become reality for some 165 residence owners on the world’s largest private yacht, The World. Travelling to the most storied and untamed parts of the globe, life onboard The World appeals to those with…