Best of Ottawa 2020: Places to pamper

 After over 20-years writing about life in Ottawa, we think we have a pretty good idea of the best of what this city has to offer. In this weekly series, we share our picks with you — our top hotels, live music venues, local brews, bands and more. Check, share and discuss

Top 5 ways to turn your bathroom into a spa-like retreat

 Today's busy lifestyles leave many of us craving a quick recharge. And there's no place like home to relax and unwind, so why not create a spa-like sanctuary where you can do just that? Here are some top tips on how to make it amazing. Start with what's behind the

Stop and Smell the Roses this Valentine’s Day

 Aside from singular architectural designs and philosophical arguments, the Romans are also the ones who brought us Valentine’s Day. The holiday has a blurry history, although the popular understanding is that Saint Valentine of Rome became a martyr when he was persecuted for performing forbidden marriages. Whatever the true origin

Silversea: Discover The Gold Standard in Cruising

 A privately owned Italian cruise line that is recognized as the gold standard in luxury cruising, Silversea’s new class of elite vessels are designed with more space for fewer guests, where travelers experience adventurous voyages to remote regions while enjoying the highest levels of personalized service. Silversea sails to the

1000 Islands Harbor Hotel

 Photo courtesy of 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel.  Weekend Escape to the 1000 Islands Famous for a certain salad dressing, Clayton, New York is also well-known as the gateway to the luxury hotels that dotted the 1000 Islands during the Gilded-Age. Heading into its second summer in operation, the 1000 Islands

Luxury Sale Leads Into Winter Season at Mirror Lake Inn

 LAKE PLACID, N.Y. – For the first time in its history, the elegant Colonial House at the Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa in Lake Placid, N.Y., is offering an ‘Ultimate Suite” sale. To appreciate this event, one must understand that the Mirror Lake Inn has been AAA Four Diamond

Try Orange Grove’s 14-Day Skin Care Challenge

 Are you in need of a spa day but don’t have time to make the trip? Orange Grove is bringing the spa to you with two weeks of easy tips and tricks! You’ll learn about everything from beauty to building flexibility with this online event. Starting on June 22, Orange

Visit Me Ibiza: Celebrate Summer in Style

 Grab your sunscreen and start packing for the ultimate vacation getaway! Luxury lifestyle hotel ME Ibiza is now open for its second summer season. Are you looking for some place private and spacious with a great view of the sea? This is the perfect destination for you. Located near Santa

Disney will deliver in ways beyond your imagination

 When it comes to creating an extraordinary world of escape, there is nobody who does it better than Disney. Whether you are nine or 90, it is impossible to come away from a Disney experience and not be amazed by it, even awestruck, and completely relaxed and renewed. Disney has

Bucket List: Spend a Day at the Spa

 It was finally Friday, and my boyfriend Jeff and I were zipping along Highway 5 to begin our day at the spa. We arrived at Le Nordik Spa (16 chemin Nordik, Old Chelsea, Quebec) and were immediately transported to a purely natural world. After waiting comfortably for a few minutes

The New Design of the NAV CENTRE

 A sleek, modern look with an inviting atmosphere is just part of what to expect at the newly renovated NAV CENTRE, situated along the majestic St. Lawrence River in Cornwall. The NAV CENTRE is getting rave reviews for its new look which features a NORR-designed and engineered SPA and several