It all began when Richard Branson hit Bobby Genovese over the head. Metaphorically, of course. “I had all these incredible residences that I owned that I just don’t get to visit anymore,” says Genovese, chairman of BG Capital Group Limited, which in 2013 came out with the BG Signature Luxury Retreat Collection. “And having spent …
Anguilla is an island known for its tranquil exclusivity and culinary delights. This would be my setting for four days as I experienced one of the island’s most prestigious resorts, CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa. Situated along the prime beach real estate of Rendezvous Bay, this stunning location features an array of whitewashed suites, elegantly …
The car moves with the stop-and-go of traffic along North Ocean Boulevard, past crowds of sunbathers and beachgoers searching for a piece of paradise between the sand, surf and palm trees. It’s mid-April, the tail end of peak season in the tourist haven of Fort Lauderdale. There’s plenty of excitement and energy felt from the …
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 …
