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ELQUI DOMOS: PAIGUANO, CHILE The Elqui Valley, nestled in the mountains of Chile, is renowned for its…
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8 ways to give back when taking a vacation
Voluntourism trips can be very rewarding, but let’s be honest: they aren’t for everyone. Introverted personalities can…
Feel the heat in a Finnish sauna
Finland’s sauna culture offers both traditional and modern ways to sweat it out. It’s your first business…
Sleep in the trees
Qualicum Beach – British Columbia FREE SPIRIT SPHERES These spheres, suspended in the old-growth rainforest on Vancouver…
The advantages of vacationing in a private villa
The privacy of your own pool, spacious bedrooms, a full kitchen stocked with your favourite delicacies and a vacation backdrop of your choosing…. What could be more appealing? While hotels can offer an abundance of amenities and services that could meet even the most discerning tastes, there is something to be said for vacationing in your own private villa.
Paradise found: Las Alamandas
On a stressful day, somewhere between deadlines and balancing my time chauffeuring the kids and trying to run a successful business, I try to take a few minutes, and mentally escape to a different place. If I just close my eyes, I can still picture the peaceful serenity of my stay at Las Alamandas and the magic that I have found in very few places since.
Magic carpet ride: Shopping for Turkish carpets
“North American retailers could learn a thing or two about wooing customers,” I think to myself as I settle into a Turkish carpet showroom..
