Stunning views from The Fairmont Pacific Rim

The Fairmont Pacific Rim, Vancouver, Canada

The ‘Pac Rim’, so nicknamed by locals, opened just in time for Vancouver’s Olympic games in 2010. This luxurious James KM Cheng designed hotel has been racking up accolades ever since. With just reason…west coast cool blends with Asian sophistication…

quebec city: 6 winter things to do

Ah….Quebec City, where cannons still stand and poutine reigns!  It is North America's only remaining walled city. More than 400 years of history are tucked into a stunning cobble stoned old European style town perched at the junction of two…

Le Coucou, Meribel, France

best bed: Le Coucou, Meribel, France

I arrived at this gem of a hotel, deep in the French Alps (about two hours from Lyon, 1 ½ from Geneva,) completely worn out. I’d been at a hectic four-day trade show. Two days later, I left a new…

Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg, Paris France

best bed: Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg, Paris, France

Walking distance to just about everything, Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg is a dream place to stay. A wonderful mix of 19th century lavish and 50’s inspired chic the hotel screams fashion lives here. The hotel was once two mansions, one…

Borgobrufa Spa Resort

best bed: Borgobrufa Spa Resort, Torgiano, Italy

After staying at Borgobrufa I finally ‘get’ European Spa culture…and my life will never be the same. This is the most wonderful way to spend a long weekend, and this is the most wonderful place to spend it (only 15…

Munich

Munich: 6 things to do

Ah Munich…   the home of monks (they founded the city). Where Oktoberfest began, (as an out-of-control wedding party) , Jimmy Henricks smashed his first guitar and beer  is a breakfast drink. Where Einstein worked as a beer hall electrician, BBW…