I’m in Congo. But it doesn’t matter where you are; close your eyes, just for a minute. Let’s go on vacation, shall we? Grab your bag and join me. We won’t need much. Don’t worry, anything we’re missing we can…
Spas of the World: Dubai, Guerlain Spa-One&Only The Palm
When I lived in Canada, my friend Karen and I would escape to the spa every now and then to treat ourselves to a bit of relaxation. Our spa time in Calgary was always great, and back then I never…
A Taste of Dubai
She’s one of my best friends, she was my maid of honour, and there is an ocean between us…but not this week! My friend may live in Canada and I may live in Congo, but for one week we were…
Flying High in Dubai
The sound of the alarm lurched itself into the room. “This is what time we should be going to bed,” my friend moaned as she reached to turn off her cell phone on the night stand. I glanced at mine.…
Authentic Indonesian Style: TUGU Lombok
When we first arrived in Indonesia this past fall, we were going on vacation and wanted our kids to get a feel for the culture of our new host country. We took them to Bali and stayed at Tugu Bali…
My Favourite Part of Vietnam
The first time I had ever heard of a ‘junk boat’ tour was when my cousin was telling me about her trip to Vietnam a few years ago. As she told me about her junk boat tour I thought she…
How I Got Skinny at Four Seasons Bali
We were nearly two weeks into our Balinese vacation and that meant almost 2 weeks of restaurant eating, happy hours, and bikini wearing. I felt like my holiday over-indulging was starting to catch up with me, and putting my bathing…
Dinner at The Ritz! The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of
Is there a dining room more elegant? Is there a dress code more strict? Is there an experience quite as amazing? I believe the answer is no. The Ritz Restaurant is in a class of its own, catering to the…
Swiss Luxury at its Finest: Baur Au Lac, Zurich
I knew we were going to love it at Baur au Lac from the moment my daughters went barreling through the turn style entrance, only to be greeted as warmly by the concierge as they would be by their own…
Ambassador à L’Opera- A Small Luxury Hotel That Gave Us Space
If you’ve ever stayed at a hotel in Europe the first thing you’ll probably have noticed is the size. or lack there of! If you’re from North America, you might be surprised to find that hotels in Europe only have…