Jardin des Douars – A Luxury Stay in Morocco By Gina Baksa Just as the summer crowds disappear, September, October and November are the perfect months for crowd-free breaks in Essaouira on Morocco‘s west coast. Essaouira has around 320 days of sunshine per year and this small city is home to great surf beaches, a UNESCO-listed medina, and a working fishing port, meaning visitors have plenty to explore. The charm of Essaouira is that it has not been taken over by tourism. Add to that the many days of sunshine in this coastal city, as well as the tremendous creativity and cultural...

Canada’s Fairmont Empress – The Luxury Castle on the Coast By Cynthia Graham The Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria on Canada’s Vancouver Island, perfectly captures the grandeur and elegance of times gone by. Enhanced with modern flourishes, this historic hotel was built in 1908 and has been a luxury destination ever since. Well known for its many unique and “best of” experiences, the Empress has hosted royalty and dignitaries from around the world. A majestic luxury destination on an island surrounded by cultural attractions and overlooking a beautiful harbor, the hotel is fresh from a...

 Explore Barcelona’s Fairmont Rey Juan Carlos I By Mary Noe One of Europe’s most exciting cities, Barcelona is truly a dream destination. Catalonia’s vibrant capitol offers miles of gorgeous beaches, delicious regional cuisine, world-renown architectural sites, museums, and churches, and is an appealing escape for a weekend get-a-way or a family holiday. Whether visiting for a quick trip or a longer vacation, Barcelona’s award-winning Fairmont Rey Juan Carlos I is an ideal base for a Spanish holiday. Located near some of the city’s most famous attractions, the Fairmont Rey Juan Carlos I is...

Cascata – Luxury Stays in Queenstown, NZ By Justine Tyerman If you’re planning on tackling the Hollyford Track, consider staying in Queenstown at a luxurious Touch of Spice property such as Cascata, part of the company’s Residence Collection. The Residence Collection by Touch of Spice consists of the very best luxury accommodation available throughout New Zealand. From exquisite private estates and waterfront retreats to magnificent lodges, quaint cottages, and luxury homes, you can expect to pay between $5,000NZD to $35,000NZD a night. During your Residence Collection stay you will be...

 Bookabach Blackhouse Lodge – First to See the Light By Justine Tyerman When celebrities come to Gisborne, they stay at the Bookabach Blackhouse Lodge, a magnificent private residence overlooking the golden sands of Wainui, one of New Zealand’s primo surfing beaches. From this elevated, ridge-top location, guests can experience something totally unique. Gisborne – or Gizzy as it’s known to the locals – holds the distinction of being the most easterly city on the planet, so it’s the first city in the world to see the light of each new day. The sun rising from the Pacific Ocean is a dazzling...

The Omni King Edward Hotel, Toronto, Ontario, Canada 37 King St E, Toronto, ON, M5C1E9, Canada Luxury hotel with spa.

The “Giants of Bigwin” project features a collection of private and quality retreats measuring between 1200 and 1500 square feet (111 and 140 sqm) Dedicated to guests of the esteemed Bigwin Golf Club, the accommodation offers five star luxury in an innovative use of space The triangular floor plan allows for a multitude of views and layouts The unit features two bedrooms, two bathrooms, designer kitchen, open plan living and dining area complete with open fireplace.