Barking squirrels, buckle bunnies and gully washers Fondly known as “The Cowboy State”, large parts of Wyoming feel like a scene from a cowboy movie. Here, spending time in the saddle and getting as close to nature as possible is the quintessential outback experience.  …

Nestled in the centre of the slowly gentrifying old town, the inconspicuously located Todos Santos Boutique Hotel is a treat to discover. Who knew? It’s a hidden gem on an unassuming side street that meticulously redefines the art of slow living and quiet luxury. Once…

Quivira transforms moments into memories A grand, gated community built on three miles of pristine beaches, Quivira is a one-of-a-kind master-planned oceanfront community. Sheltered in a mountain valley, but 15 minutes from Cabo San Lucus, the hillside location hosts combination of exclusive private residences, stylish…

Welcome to Fifth Avenue–one of New York’s most impressive and well known shopping streets. A historic limestone mansion on Fifth Avenue in NYC’s NoMad neighbourhood has a new lease on life thanks to a twelve-year, brick-by-brick rehabilitation funded by the Ohebahsalom family.  Once a Guilded…

In a deep forest on the water’s edge, there’s a fairy tale cottage hidden amidst dense trees and wild rhododendrons. Welcome to Hansa, a Victorian Gothic lodge with vaulted windows and a wood burning stove that invites idling over hot toddies. Built to host the…

For the ultimate family vacation The Wedge Mountain Lodge and Spa, a private 10-bedroom, 12,000-square-foot sanctuary, opened last December in Whistler, British Columbia. Nestled in the heart of the coastal mountains, this fully serviced lodge offers an exclusive luxury experience unlike any other in the…

Jupiter New York City Rinkside at the Rockefeller Centre, we find a boisterous uptown vibe as locals snuggle into upholstered booths and chat at the bar counter that surrounds the open kitchen. We’ve been sent here pre-theatre by friends of ours, who dine here once…

It’s not as easy as it looks. Whales are big but the Saguenay River and St Lawrence are much bigger. Way bigger. So as novices, one needs to know where to “hunt” for them so to speak. The ferry chugging from Les Escoumins to Trois-Pistoles…

Verbier, in Valais county, is the largest ski area found exclusively in the southwestern corner of the Swiss Alps. A five-star holiday mecca for posh skiers who come to enjoy the world-class terrain, stunning scenery, amazing accommodations and fabulous food and nightlife, it’s a go-to…

Set in the bucolic South West, The Newt in Somerset, a sister estate to Babylonstoren in South Africa, (see article from HF Winter 2019/20) offers perhaps one of the most unique family get-aways we’ve experienced.  From garden tractor and walking tours, visits with animals, cyder…