Portland may seem like an unlikely setting for a five-star luxury hotel, but at the city’s first Ritz-Carlton, which opened in late 2023, the Rose City’s easygoing creative energy finds » Read More
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October 26, 2026
Dongdaemun Gate (the city’s East gate) is a historic Joseon Dynasty-era landmark built in 1398 under King Taejo. And located right across from this treasure is the JW Marriott Dongdaemun » Read More
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October 20, 2026
Opened in 2016 (on the site of a former police station), the Courtyard Seoul Namdaemun, a modern, four-star downtown Seoul property, is well-situated for both sightseeing and jaunts into the » Read More
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October 11, 2026
The 144-room Hôtel Reisen, part of the Unbound Collection by Hyatt, is set directly on Stockholm’s scenic waterfront and uses historic Old Town (Gamla Stan) as its picturesque and telling » Read More
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August 14, 2026
With 146 rooms and suites to choose from, The Fitzwilliam Hotel, located in the heart of the city, has created a tasteful and welcoming place to call home while exploring » Read More
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LODGING/NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR
July 13, 2026
Bold, colourful, and centrally located in downtown St. John’s is JAG Hotel, a boutique property with 169 rock and roll-themed rooms divided up between two towers: RHYTHM (the hotel’s original » Read More
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LODGING/NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR
July 10, 2026
Nestled in Newfoundland’s whale-watching territory, along a stunning stretch of road, is the small picturesque town of Bauline South, where Cliffs Edge Retreat commands gorgeous views out to Witless Bay » Read More
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HISTORY/NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR
July 8, 2026
Rows of jellybean-coloured wooden houses, a fully-operational harbourfront, and streets lined with historical buildings and monuments. This is St. John’s Newfoundland and Labrador, the oldest city in North America, and » Read More
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NATURE/NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR
July 6, 2026
Puffins, whales, and icebergs are what immediately come to mind when many of us think about Newfoundland and Labrador, and while those are amazing sights to behold, there’s much more » Read More
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July 3, 2026
One of the many highlights of my Boise, Idaho visit was a stay at upscale boutique property Inn at 500 Capitol. Located in the heart of downtown, this is a » Read More
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June 4, 2026
Tropica Island Resort is small, friendly, and relaxed. Unplug here: there are no phones nor TV’s. Wifi exists near reception, restaurant, bar, and pool areas only. Arriving by ferry, the » Read More
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May 27, 2026
If you’re considering a trip to Japan, you’d be hard pressed to find a more rewarding city to visit than Kyoto, home to numerous temples (17 of them designated World » Read More
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May 15, 2026
Oakridge Park is finally seeing an opening date of Thursday, May 28th at 11am, following an official ribbon cutting ceremony. Spanning 650,000 square feet and featuring more than 100 premier brands, » Read More
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May 1, 2026
If there’s one word to describe concept hotel Andaz Xintiandi Shanghai, it’s artistic. The Andaz brand caters to the creative class and aims to be a catalyst for artistic ideas. » Read More
