“This lake exceeds anything I ever beheld in beauty.” — Percy Bysshe Shelley, poet. 1818

Tracing the history of Portugal through its rich artistic traditions of azulejos and fado.

Follow France’s longest river to discover magnificent castles and world-class wines.

The regal vision of two Swedish queens.
 

Journey deep into the jungles to glimpse these regal creatures on safari.

The chicest slopes in North America to ski and après-ski.

Tracing a history from the ancient Aztecs to modern luxury.

Enjoy the private thrills of one of Europe’s most vibrant cities, by air, land and sea. 

A minimalist design aesthetic allows nature to take centre stage at a dream house on Anguilla.

This year, trade in your eggnog for a piña colada.

Where you can live like old-world royalty in a brand new country.

This jewel of North Africa is like nowhere else in the world.

November is the ideal season to experience the allure of Italy.

It’s one of the most popular cheeses in all of Italy, yet for most Canadians, the name still seems a bit foreign. The irony is you may have had this cheese grated over your pasta at your most recent trip to your favorite Italian restaurant (without even realizing it).

Tales of noble kings, daring robberies, and talking trees. 

We take a look at polo’s majestic past and present.

There seem to be hundreds of dry pasta brands to choose from. There are the nationally advertised brands and brands who use buzz words like “natural",“whole wheat”, or an Italian sounding name (even though they aren't Italian). What do I do? How do I know what to look for in a good pasta? Oh, the decisions! 

Expedition cruises set sail to the most exotic locales on Earth.

Visiting La Galvanina, in the beautiful Italian coastal city of Rimini was a lesson not only in history but in commitment to quality. 

Here you can be quickly introduced to an Italy beyond typical tourism. If you know what you are doing after a few hours you may even mistake yourself for a local. 

Exploring the wonders of Victoria Falls and Zambezi National Park.

The best way to see the island is simply to walk amongst its innumerable treasures and charms.

The Pimlico area of London is rich with charming townhomes and quiet streets. Perfect for an evening stroll or an overnight stay.

Looking at the three-story tray lined with sweets in front of me I feel closer to royalty than I ever have. A floral patterned tea set is my guide to a simpler time. The New Yorker in me begs me to speed up my pace, but I can't. This is English afternoon tea meant to be savored and enjoyed.

I looked out the window at the green landscape. Cows gazed at me lazily while chewing their cud. I wondered if they knew how good of a view they had out here. I made a note to ask them if I got the chance.

A symphony of howler monkeys, parakeets and toucans announce a new day at the foothills of the ancient mountains of Belize.

Its cast of characters, political agendas, Gothic cathedrals and grape varietals have aged gently together since medieval times.

Framed by ancient thought, Italy’s most distinguished architectural gems exude more than tasteful grace.