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 …
The island of Aruba is a place where genuine smiles beam from local faces; where houses painted mint, magenta and turquoise line the sun-drenched streets; where the word “tourist” seems an improper term for the visitors, who after mere hours of gallivanting through the electric collage of sights and sounds feel to be more at …
Doha, Qatar, is a mix of highs and lows, a blend of new and old. Battered buildings tell a story of the past, while chic condominiums paint a picture of the future. Overlooking the Souk Waqif from my seat on the second-floor patio of Al Bandar restaurant, I can see, feel and smell the essence …
One in a Million Macy’s at Herald Square gives you over one million sq. ft. of shopping space. www.macys.com Have We MET? The Metropolitan Museum of Art is a cultural marker, dating back to 1866. www.metmuseum.org A Taste of Spain Accomplished chef Seamus Mullen opened up Tertulia in 2011, bringing authentic Spanish cuisine to NYC. …
