I attended an afternoon of cooking demos at El Dorado Royale Spa Resort from three pairs of star chefs, visiting from Mexico, Argentina and New York. For a hour each, a pair of chefs demonstrated some favourite recipes, while sharing their personal experience and insight into the...
Taste The New World: Star Chefs of the Americas Dinner was the most amazing eating and drinking adventure of my life so far. At this gala event, we were treated by 20 star chefs who flew in from Mexico, United States, Canada, Argentina, Venezuela and...
I've been spending my winter months in the beautiful Riviera Maya, (purely for Luxury Branded research, of course) with the local cuisine being my top highlight. My timing was perfect too, as I found myself in Playa del Carmen for the second annual Cancun-Riviera Maya...
When you think of the nicest five-star hotels you've ever stayed at, a few things probably come to mind: fine food, elegant architecture, and a refined sense of propriety. But there's so much more that goes into making accommodations truly "luxurious," and it is with...
I had the chance to visit Monaco and the French Riviera a few years back and loved it. Some of the most beautiful scenery and delicious food I've ever had was in that area. And when I can afford to enjoy more of it or am...
For any surprise last-minute gift, a private jet is an always welcome addition, knowing that you’re going somewhere fun. And if you've left Valentine’s Day until till the last minute, here’s Wish.co.uk’s ticket for you and your significant other to join the Mile High Club. With...
My Favorite: Rooftop Pool @ The Joule Hotel Dallas [gallery columns="4" link="file" ids="67192,67193,67194,67195,67196,67197,67198,67199,67200,67201,67202,67203,67204,67205,67206,67207,67208,67209,67210,67211,67212,67213,67214,67215,67216"] While I sit here in the dreary grey weather of British Columbia I'm reminded that it's soon time to book a hot vacation. Usually this time of year I get the chance to go...
Easily one of the most unique hotel rooms you can rent on the planet. The underwater bedroom at the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Hotel is a unique hotel experience you won't soon forget. The rental right per night for the underwater bedroom is $1402 USD...
Just getting sorted out for a long trip in the new year and I've been reminiscing on my last trip to New York last March, so I figured I’d get around to sharing a good vacation rental experience with a boutique suite company called MySuites. It was...
Been looking around for luxury experience companies to share with our readers (and to encourage any invitations our way!). Living in Vancouver, BC we have lots of extreme sports and outdoor experiences, but very few options for driving or flying. I found one based in...