Heading north of the border this year? The city of Vancouver is exciting to explore but you’ll need to plan in advance so as not to miss out. What a disappointment it would be to have to leave before you enjoyed what you wanted to. Vancouver is a city known for it’s culture, world class skiing, art, food, and hospitality is not one to be missed.
Wander Old Montreal’s cobblestone streets and come home to the opulence of another era. Hôtel Le St-James is a 19th-century landmark, built in the Merchants Bank building. One of the most desirable addresses in Old Montreal, Hôtel Le St-James is in a historical building that dates back to 1870.
You might think the Oktoberfest tradition was started in Germany at the hands of a few brew-happy folks looking to sell their hops-fueled beverages. On the contrary, the facts are, the very first event was held in celebration of a wedded union and beer wasn’t the main attraction. As Crown Prince Ludwig prepared to marry Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen, locals were invited to the neighboring field (still called Theresienwiese in the bride’s honor) to join the party. Royal horse races closed the event, and it was the continuation of those races that really gave birth to Oktoberfest.
A charming manor house resort and spa, Belmond The Inn at Perry Cabin sits in beautiful gardens that reach down to the gentle waters of Maryland’s Eastern shore. Steeped in history and Orient-Express style, this colonial mansion is the perfect rural retreat. While just a pleasant drive from Washington, D.C. and less than two hours from Baltimore and Philadelphia, it could be a world away.
Ciudad del Carmen is a beautiful and tranquil tourist destination located on the Gulf of Mexico off the Yucatan peninsula. It sits in the southwest part of the state of Campeche, Mexico on the southern tip of Isla del Carmen. A region full of culturally rich history, natural beauty, and the best seafood in Mexico, it’s still relatively unknown, “off the beaten” path of other popular tourist destinations.
Capturing the beauty of Canada’s natural treasure. Canada is filled with awe-inspiring scenic vistas, and the Rocky Mountain views of Banff National Park are probably the most jaw-dropping of them all. Be it winter or summer, Banff makes for the perfect canvas for a photographer’s lens. It’s massive, it’s barren, its filled with beauty and outdoor adventures.
Metropolitan Vancouver is Canada’s third largest city and one of the world’s most livable cities. This western most city is situated right where the gorgeous western mountain peaks meet the beautiful green waters of the Pacific Ocean. It is blessed with panoramic views, tranquil ambiance, snow capped mountains and a perfect picturesque setting. The deepwater harbor of Burrard Inlet is framed by the often snowcapped Coast Mountains.
Once the private hideaway of J. Paul Getty, The Fairmont Pierre Marques is the perfect intimate getaway. Mexican villas, bungalows and low-rise buildings sit amidst tropical gardens overlooking three pools on Acapulco’s beautiful Revolcadero Beach. Swim, golf, play tennis and enjoy our fine dining restaurants in secluded luxury at The Fairmont Pierre Marques resort in Mexico.
