Photos and video by Ken Lopez (www.kenlopezphoto.com) Not only is Badrutt’s Palace one of the ritziest hotels in all of St. Moritz, Switzerland, it’s also surrounded by extreme beauty in every direction (caught by expert cameraman Ken Lopez). Watch as …
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Vancouver is host to many world class hotel properties, but a recent favourite in this beautiful west-coast city is the Shangri-La, just a stone’s throw from Robson Street in downtown Vancouver. The Shangri-La brand is a popular luxury brand in …
It’s 5:45 p.m. and we’re in noisy rush hour traffic Venice-style.My wife and I and our 10-year-old daughter are in a gondola at the mouth of the Grand Canal—the nexus of all things water transport in this Italian city made …
What do you wear under your kilt?It’s the inevitable question with Ross Boardman standing on the front lawn of Glamis Castle in Scotland outfitted in the famous skirt for men, hiking boots, jacket and vest.He’s also holding bow and arrow, …
Even if we don’t particularly look like models, we feel like models.After all, my son and I are on America’s most iconic road – Route 66 – posing with all our might to recreate the famous 1960 publicity photo from …
Being inept campers we’re both enthralled and appalled to be sleeping in a teepee.First of all, if we’re going to overnight in what is essentially a cool-shaped tent it might as well be the instantly-recognizable Aboriginal teepee.But our family is …
Rather than risk being mashed against the jagged rock by the tidal swell, I go limp and let the sea sweep me back.Seems I’m catching on to coasteering—the inter-disciplinary adventure sport invented in Wales that combines swimming, rock climbing and …
I flew out of Delhi heading up to northern India, just over an hour away by air. The lush wilderness, rushing rivers, and mountainous terrain were clearly visible from my window seat. Upon landing in the capital city of …
WestJet announced that Transport Canada has issued an air operator certificate (AOC) for WestJet Encore, which launches service in Western Canada on June 24, 2013. An air operator certificate is granted following an extensive application process whereby Transport Canada determines …
I recently visited the Grand Hotel Kronenhof, a five-star hotel in Pontresina, Switzerland. It’s the perfect jumping off point for exploring the Swiss Alps and a peaceful place for a Switzerland spa vacation. Check out the video, and you’ll see …
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