The Carlton Hotel an heirloom of a New York City past Renovations may often be synonymous with modernization, but for New York City’s cherished, circa-1904 Carlton Hotel, its fresh revamps have taken it a step back in time. The historic lodging and its collection of four-star suites underwent a major facelift in 2012 — a …
Everybody looks forward to Fridays — and when your weekend plans involve entertainment, dining, relaxation and recreation, Friday can’t come soon enough. Inspired by this fact, and by the work hard, play hard mentality, an all-year-round resort community, appropriately named Friday Harbour, is getting a lot of people more than a little excited for their …
While Vietnam offers lavish hotels and world-class cuisine, this Southeast Asian hot spot is also ripe with unforgettable experiences for pedal-powered travellers. It was halfway through a Vietnam tour I was guiding that we found ourselves face to face with a kid in a monkey suit doing back flips. It was Vietnamese New Year, and …
On Dec. 17, 2013, the Ritz-Carlton opened its first hotel in Israel located just above the marina in Tel Aviv’s affluent neighbourhood of Herzliya. As one of Israel’s up-and-coming destinations, Herzliya is ideal for both leisure and business travelers. This northern district of Tel Aviv is home to ambassadors, foreign diplomats and businesspersons.
The gentle whispers of the sea breeze, tranquility that mimics the heavens and a vibrant cultural experience are just what the doctor ordered. Opt for a more luxurious holiday and explore the gorgeous oceans of Turkey, Croatia and the Greek islands aboard a lavish Turkish gulet. The popularity of this unique sailing experience is on …
A stay at this 18th-century castle in Burgundy reveals French gardens, regal furnishings and five-star service Such is the rarified world of Sonia de Truchis and her husband Aymeric de Truchis de Varennes, owners and operators of Château de Varennes, in operation only four years but recently named by CNN as one of the Top …
There’s a slice of Florida that shimmers with ice-blue water dotted with million-dollar yachts and white sand that’s icing-sugar soft. The place is called the Gold Coast, though smitten tourists have coined it as the “Venice of America” for the views and adventures. What better place for the Ritz-Carlton to call home. The first and …
I’m the only person in the world right now. A cosmic sky, an endless ocean and that enigmatic place where they meld beyond the horizon, a wondrous, sun-swept vista unfolds before me. The solitariness is striking. It’s a place where silk ivory sand slips through your toes, your breathing attuned to the rhythmic sighs and …
1. Pebble Beach Monterey Peninsula, California Pebble Beach Golf Links is easily a frontrunner for top spot on any avid golfer’s bucket list. Between crashing waves and cliffside holes, this par 72 pulsates with personality. “It’s pretty hard to beat the scenery there,” says Canadian golf course designer Doug Carrick of Pebble Beach’s unmatched majesty. …
1 With two spacious cockpit layouts available, the Sessa C44 is ideal for high-seas hosting. One option features two couches designed to accommodate up to 12 guests, the second, a 2.3-metre tender garage with launch roller and winch covered by a bathing deck. With two double beds, a wood and leather-finished lounge and sizable rear …
