the Ritz Paris

Palace Hotels: Where Luxury and Legends Sleep Together

When France dreamed up the “Palace distinction” in 2010, it was basically admitting: Some hotels are just too fabulous for ordinary five stars. And where do you find the crème de la crème? Paris, naturellement. The City of Light has…

Rosewood London, UK

best bed: Rosewood London, London, UK

London is a city that wears its history like a well-tailored coat—classic, elegant, but not afraid of a little edge. The Rosewood London fits right in. Set in a restored Edwardian mansion just steps from Covent Garden, this hotel oozes…

The Rocky Mountaineer

Riding the Rails in Ridiculous Style: 5 Luxury Train Journeys

Planes are efficient, yachts are flashy, and road trips are… well, they involve gas station snacks. Nothing beats the deliciously old-school glamour of a luxury train journey. Luxury train journeys aren’t about speed or efficiency (that’s what budget airlines are…

aKin Restaurant, Toronto, Canada

aKin Restaurant…amazing asian food with a twist

If you’ve ever wanted to be surprised, delighted, occasionally confused, and gently fed by people who’ve clearly watched a lot of sci-fi cooking shows, then aKin in Toronto is calling your name—possibly in both Cantonese and molecular binary. Tucked away…

The Fairmont Royal York, Toronto, Canada

best bed: The Fairmont Royal York, Fairmont Gold Floor, Toronto, Canada

The Fairmont Royal York isn’t just a hotel—it’s a piece of Toronto’s living history.  When it opened in 1929, it was the tallest building in the British Empire and a beacon of Canadian ambition. Built by the Canadian Pacific Railway…

Broadwick Soho Hotel, London, UK

Broadwick Soho, London, UK

Quirky location, flamboyant décor straight out of a 70’s fever dream, staff who make you feel like an A-lister (or at least a rock star’s slightly less famous cousin). Nestled in the heart of Soho, The Broadwick Soho Hotel is…