Nestled by the Sea at Zighy Bay, Oman
The first time we went to Six Senses Zighy Bay in Oman a few years ago the friendly man at the foot of the mountain asked, “Do you have any […]
Tag Archives: Tranquility
Tipsy in Tuscany
A few summers ago, my husband went wine tasting in Tuscany with our good friend Hans. A “mancation” they called it. Not your typical definition of the word but if you know my […]
Babymoon Bliss in Bali – Part 2
As we entered the ocean-side restaurant, any lingering fatigue from the day’s activities dissipated into dim lights and the cheerful buzz of idle chatter. Sundara, Four Seasons Jimbaran Bay’s flagship restaurant, […]
Babymoon Bliss in Bali – Part 1
Last night I dreamed I was on an indulgent, relaxing vacation. One of those holidays where the sky is blue, the trees are a million shades of green and the air is […]
Beautiful Moments: A Lazy Lunch in Tuscany
We pulled into the driveway and immediately thought we were in the wrong place. The yellow villa on the hilltop was faded, mismatched lawn chairs were strewn haphazardly in the yard […]
Beautiful Moments: A Summer Stroll through Cottage Country
This time last week I was in Ontario, Canada visiting my family. They live in Cottage Country and believe it or not, this is the “street” I grew up on. I […]
Peace and Tranquility in Halong Bay
Despite the typhoon we finally arrived in Ha Long Bay, a peaceful end to an otherwise adventurous holiday in Northern Vietnam. A natural wonder that draws thousands of tourists each year, […]
Monkeying Around in Rwanda
My nose was cold when I woke up on our second day in Rwanda. The fire meant to keep our cabin warm had long since burned out and by dawn, […]
Beautiful Moments: By the Beach in Dubai
The end of another lovely day in Dubai…
Happily Stranded on Zanzibar Island
What do you do if you miss your flight check-in by two minutes (it may have been five) and are stranded at the Zanzibar airport with no money and nowhere […]
Beautiful Moments: Dusk settles over Halong Bay after the Rain
Last summer we travelled to Vietnam. After spending a couple of days trekking the mountains of Sapa and a few more wandering the historical streets of Hanoi, we spent a […]
Sunshine, Sharks & Other Honeymoon Adventures in the Maldives
Technically, the Maldives was our 8th honeymoon. Travel lush that I am, I travelled to the Turks & Caicos, Paris, Muscat, Istanbul, Zanzibar, Kenya and Cape Town between getting married […]
Beautiful Moments: A Desert Sunset
Life is full of beautiful moments. Every once in a while I am lucky enough to capture one of them.
A Weekend Getaway to the Arabian Desert
Did you know that almost one third of the earth’s land surface is covered by desert? I didn’t. Growing up in Canada, a country defined by its green forests, fresh […]
Pristine Luxury and a Love Affair with Thai Food in Samui
In stark contrast to the busy streets of Bangkok, Koh Samui, the third largest Island in Thailand, offers a beautiful hideaway framed by turquoise waters and swaying palm trees. From […]
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