The Art of Living by Carrie MacPherson
The most quintessentially Canadian hotel is the Fairmont Château Montebello and it’s only an hour and a half from Montreal. The ginormous Swiss-inspired log cabin (the largest in the world) was built in 1930, in only 4 months. Château Montebello has been a favourite woodsy destination for both Canadians and tourists alike since its opening. ...
Local getaways and staycations have really become my thing and when my guy and I book a hotel (or are invited to stay at a hotel), I always ask if they are pet-friendly because I don’t like leaving my BFF behind. More and more hotels are becoming beyond pet-friendly, providing amenities and services that make ...
Earlier this month, I boarded a Sunwing plane to Mexico where I would spend three nights at the Riu Dunamar - a four-star resort, exclusive to Sunwing Vacations, which opened on December 2nd. Only 40 minutes from Cancun by car, the resort is located on the beautiful white sand beach of Costa Mujeres (which is ...
Just before the holidays, my guy and I spent a night at the recently refreshed Hotel St Paul in Old Montreal. I hadn't been to the hotel in some time, so I was delighted to take in the deeply rich hues of the velvety Art Deco-inspired lobby. The lounge area of the lobby, with its ...
At the end of 2017, I spent a day with Lexus touring Montreal in the 2018 Lexus NX series as part of their Master Class, which turned out to be an unforgettable adventure of amazing experiences featuring incredibly talented local experts. The idea behind creating a day of luxury for a few of Montreal’s lifestyle ...
The best sun destinations are only a short direct flight away! A mere 5 hours onboard will take your frozen toes to the sand before sunset. Last week, I headed out on the inaugural direct flight from Montreal to Antigua with Sunwing Vacations. It was quite an adventure, starting with a real Caribbean calypso party at ...
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