True bliss in Mauritius
‘Bliss’ is defined as perfect happiness or great joy. That’s exactly what I experienced on the soft white sands of the gorgeous St. Regis…
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A Grand experience in Kuala Lumpur
We stepped into a grand space – a gleaming marble floor, an epic staircase that swooped up in a gracious curve and soaring columns….
Experiencing the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto
“Good evening Mr. Jenkins!”. I stepped out of the taxi and smiled at the cheery bellboy. Whichever Four Seasons property I stay at, there’s…
Seven classic Italian beach escapes
Italy is one of the premier luxury beach destinations in Europe, with an outstanding reputation that spans centuries. During the Roman times, the Emperors…
The art of discovery in Siem Reap
In 1860, French explorer Henri Mouhot stumbled across what is now known as the largest religious monument in the world: Angkor Wat. Originally constructed…
Babylonstoren – a heavenly Cape Dutch wine farm
Don’t ask me to compare Babylonstoren with other Cape Dutch farms. That would be tricky. For starters, it produces wine – a feature typical…
A royal stay in Johannesburg
I’d just arrived in Johannesburg after an amazing trip to the four-country region – Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Namibia – where I stayed on…
Luxury is in the details
I recently had a conversation with several fellow travellers about what distinguishes a luxury hotel from its peers. We exchanged notes about our stays…
A Shangri-La in downtown Toronto
Definition of Shangri-La: 1. An imaginary remote paradise on earth; utopia. 2. any place of complete bliss, delight and peace (source: online dictionary) The…
