From Feb 15-25th, 2024, Palm Springs will celebrate all things midcentury during the annual Palm Springs Modernism Week event. I’ve experienced a number of “mini-Modernism Weeks” in October. It is a sneak peek at what is to come – and the midcentury architecture, art, design, and cultural celebration will be fabulous in February. Photo credit Mood CreativePalm Springs Modernism Week 2023 Overview The 11-day Modernism Week event encompasses notable homes, including Frey House II, Sunnylands, and residences formerly owned by Frank Sinatra and Kirk Douglas. Modernism Week highlights include the P ..read more

After climbing into our warmest clothes, we stepped outside into the eerie quiet. The full moon pierced the darkness, lighting our path. We thought we were alone in the crisp alpine air until we encountered a lone photographer. He hunched over his tripod, with his lens pointed across the lake at the shimmering glaciers of Mt. Victoria. As we approached the boathouse to begin exploring Lake Louise by canoe, the aroma of coffee and hot chocolate welcomed us like a warm hug. A small group huddled together on the dock, and even in my semi-conscious state, their excitement was electric. After a qui ..read more

I’m counting the days until another stay at The Ranch Malibu, a luxury health and wellness retreat in California. Before my first trip, I wondered what to wear at The Ranch Malibu. I followed the suggested packing list but wondered about a few things. Is it necessary to pack two pairs of hiking shoes? Do people really wear sweatpants at dinner? Should I pack tights or shorts or both? The weather was unseasonably warm and dry during my first trip to The Ranch Malibu, perfect fall hiking weather on the California coast. I returned to The Ranch Malibu six months later, and the weather was comple ..read more

Canada’s Whistler Blackcomb, a well-known winter destination and host of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, is spectacular year-round. I hope these five exciting things to do in Whistler in the summer will help you plan the perfect vacation. Paddle the River of Golden Dreams Whistler’s River of Golden Dreams, also known as Alta Creek, is a five-kilometre waterway that begins at Alta Lake. Join a guided canoe trip with Canadian Wilderness Adventures and experience the Whistler outdoors from the water. I’ve been visiting Whistler for decades and only recently discovered the River of Golden Drea ..read more

Spend an unforgettable day in Austria’s westernmost province of Vorarlberg on a self-guided culinary hike in Bregenzerwald, where you walk from one meal to the next through rolling alpine pastures. There are culinary hikes throughout the Bregenzerwald, and we selected the approximately 13 km route from Warth to Schröcken, where cows graze in fields knee-deep with alpine flowers, and quick-footed marmots scurry through the rocky meadows.  Alpine Breakfast at Hochalphütte After a short ride up the Steffisalp Express chairlift from Warth, it takes around thirty minutes to hike to Hocha ..read more

With two Pan Pacific hotels in Whistler Village, you may wonder how to choose the best place to stay. Each of the properties offers an award-winning experience, but there are a few differences between the hotels. I’ve stayed at both resorts and wrote this article to help you choose the best Pan Pacific hotel in Whistler based on your needs and priorities.  Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside Named Canada’s Best Ski Hotel for the 10th consecutive year in the 2022 World Ski Awards, Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside is centrally located in the Village, steps from the Whistler and Blackcomb gon ..read more

Named North America’s best resort by Condé Nast Traveler readers, Whistler Blackcomb attracts local and international visitors with expansive terrain and more than 200 runs ranging from gentle beginner slopes to steep and deep for experts. And there are loads of things to do in Whistler if you don’t ski or snowboard. Here are a few suggestions to help you plan your Whistler vacation both on and off the slopes. Relax at Scandinave Spa Whistler Relax and soak up the sound of silence at Whistler’s Scandinave Spa. The tranquil, cell phone-free environment is a perfect place to unplug. Hot and ..read more

Beyond world-class snorkelling at Hulopoe Bay, luxury hotel living at the Four Seasons Resort, and browsing tiny boutiques in Lanai City, what are some other awesome things to do on Lanai? We have been visiting Lanai for over a decade. And thanks to recent investments in the island, there are new ways to experience this exclusive Hawaiian destination. Here are five of our favorite things to do on Lanai. These experiences are accessible to people staying on the island or planning a day trip to Lanai. Rent a Jeep 4×4 and Go Off-Road Gleaming Jeep Wrangler 4×4 vehicles parked in front of the Four ..read more

London is one of my favourite cities. And if I’m not shopping, sightseeing with my family, or catching up with my friend Ana (read about her fabulous travels at Mrs. O Around the World), I’ll most likely be enjoying one of these great places to eat in London. Ham Yard Hotel In London, I always stay at the luxurious Ham Yard Hotel located in a leafy courtyard near Piccadilly Circus. I appreciate the atmosphere, amenities like the Roof Terrace, and dining options at the Ham Yard Hotel. If you are looking for a great place to eat in London, make a reservation at the Ham Yard Bar and Restaurant ..read more

Canada’s Whistler Blackcomb, a well-known winter destination and host of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, is spectacular year-round. I hope these five exciting things to do in Whistler in the summer will help you plan the perfect vacation. Paddle the River of Golden Dreams Whistler’s River of Golden Dreams, also known as Alta Creek, is a five-kilometre waterway that begins at Alta Lake. Join a guided canoe trip with Canadian Wilderness Adventures and experience the Whistler outdoors from the water. I’ve been visiting Whistler for decades and only recently discovered the River of Golden Drea ..read more