The beautiful Entre Cielos Luxury Wine Hotel & Spa in Mendoza, Argentina was recently nominated for this year’s Global Wellness Travel Awards in the category “Favorite Wellness Travel Property in Argentina”. This elegant 16-room boutique hotel, a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, broke new ground as the first traditional hamam + spa […]

As part of the Focalized interview series, Focal Journey celebrates and highlights the hard work of colleagues (photographers, bloggers, stylists, designers, etc.) whose creativity and passion enhance the travel, lifestyle, and design industries.   Given that Toronto will soon join the ranks of London, Florence, Milan, Singapore, Vancouver, and Los Angeles by hosting the 8th […]

Casual and fine dining blend perfectly at one of Vancouver’s top restaurants. Pidgin, located in über hip Gastown, hits the right balance by offering a cuisine that is both delicate and approachable, in a space that is chic yet comfortable. (Please click on photo to enlarge and see slideshow). Pidgin’s design is–much like each dish […]

Drinking tea is an ancient ritual that continues to plays an important role in many of our social interactions (think of high tea in England or tea ceremonies in Asian countries). Aureola is the final product of research conducted by Italian designer Luca Nichetto. Along with Russian designer Lera Moiseeva and Mjölk, a gallery specializing in the pure aesthetic of […]

Imagine waking up to amazing vistas of the Burrard Inlet and snow-capped mountains. Located in Vancouver’s prestigious Coal Harbour, the Loden Hotel, one of Canada’s top boutique hotels, offers the perfect blend West Coast comfort and luxury. (Please click on photo to enlarge and see slideshow). This sophisticated establishment is situated just a few steps […]