Country Stays Prince of Wales Hotel Impeccable service, opulently decorated rooms, a spa, and a wine list to match the fabulous cuisine at this historic hotel in the heart of town. 6 Picton St, Niagara-on-the-Lake 1 888 669 5566 www.vintageinns.com Prince of Wales Hotel Langdon Hall Country House Hotel & Spa This country mansion welcomes … Read more
A Day of Culture Morning Unter den Linden begins at Pariser Platz in front of Brandenburger Tor . Stroll eastwards along the wide avenue, past Hotel Adlon Berlin. Then turn right into Wilhelmstraße , the former political nerve centre. On the right-hand side you will pass the new building of the British Embassy. In Behrenstraße … Read more
A Morning Walk Around Old Madrid Begin the morning at Plaza de la Villa with its handsome 16th- and 17th-century palaces. Take the busy Calle Mayor as far as Calle de Felipe III, then turn into Plaza Mayor . Cross this magnificent square diagonally, leaving by the ancient Calle Toledo, once the main exit south … Read more
A Drive in the Country Morning Start at St. Jacobs Farmers’ and Flea Markets, admiring the handicrafts, collectibles, and foodstuffs of over 600 vendors. After stocking up snacks, walk across the parking lot to the Trolley Shop for a 75-minute horse-drawn trolley tour through Mennonite farm country (Apr–Oct). After the tour, drive to the Visitor … Read more
Most visitors to Berlin regard the magnificent boulevard of Unter den Linden as the heart of the small historic Mitte district. Many of Berlin’s sights are concentrated along the grand avenue and around Bebelplatz, creating an impressive picture of Prussian and German history from the early 18th century until the present day. South of Unter … Read more
In the 17th century the focus of the rapidly growing city shifted from the medieval centre, around Plaza de la Paja, to Plaza Mayor. Part market, part meeting place, this magnificent square was, above all, a place of spectacle and popular entertainment. No one knew what the populace wanted better than the playwrights of Spain’s … Read more
Within easy driving distance of Toronto are many delightful communities worthy of a daytrip or a more extended visit. North of the city, Honey Harbour and Gravenhurst are the gateways to cottage country, with beautiful lakes and forests, while Collingwood offers excellent skiing in winter and summer fun on Georgian Bay. To the west of … Read more
A Walk Around the Castro District Begin at the city’s gay mecca, the Church Street Muni Station on Upper Market. Decades ago, this corner developed a gay identity as the beginning point of the Castro neighborhood, but it is on the next block, between Sanchez and Noe, that the gay shops and venues really begin … Read more
Tutto II Giorrno, Southampton The new Southampton outpost of Gabby Karan’s Sag Harbor restaurant is bigger and more comfortable than its predecessor, with a cos yet indusstrail harmhouse look (lots of iron and rough wood). The simple Itelian suisine is excellent: homemade spaghetti with cherry tomatoes and basil; sea bream in white wine. Gabby Karan’s … Read more
Asian Restaurants Restaurant sign, Chinatown East Ocean City Select your fish from the tanks near the front and ask the chef to recommend a dish. 27 Beach St 617 542 2504 No DA Chau Chow City Contemporary Hong Kong seafood reigns on the first two levels of this multi-story dining emporium. Some of Boston’s best … Read more
The southern part of the city comprises some of the liveliest, most authentic parts of town – the clubs of SoMa, the gay world of the Castro, and the Latino Mission District. There are also some up-and-coming neighborhoods such as Bernal Heights and Glen Park, as the more central areas have priced creative types out … Read more
Monti is a small global village between the main train station and the colosseum, and from its labyrinth of small streets and stairways you catch glimpses of the surrounding city like pictures in a frame. The dome of Santa Maria Maggiore looms at the top of the via Panisperna, where a curtain of ivy, trained … Read more
Exploring Chinatown & South End Morning Walk down Essex Street, ducking into Oxford Place to see the mural, Travelers in an Autumn Landscape, based on the famous scroll painting by the same name at the Museum of Fine Arts. Stroll along the aisles of Cheng Kwong Market if you are looking for exotic produce, Chinese … Read more
The State tends to be ahead of the curve when it comes to wellness, so where better for a holiday with a fitness fix? Miami is renowned for its beautiful beaches, art deco architecture and great nightlife, but it’s also the place for healthy living – where the rich and famous mingle with the fitness … Read more
My dinner with Purgatorio was a perfect example of this process. He greeted the Settimio waiters and many of the patrons by name. After a brief conversation about the day’s catch, he settled on a whole fish, backed in salt to indescridable succulence, with stuffed squas blossoms just coming into season. For wine, he requested … Read more
Boston’s compact Chinatown is the third most populous Chinese neighborhood in the US, concentrating a wealth of Asian experience in a small patch of real estate. Theater-goers find the proximity of Chinatown to the Theater District a boon for pre- and post-show dining. The Theater District itself is among the liveliest in the US, and … Read more
Top 10 reasons for which you love Montreal 1. Life is just a big carnival Jazz, comedy, firework, movie, tango, theater, delicious cuisine… Montreal has one carnival for most of things you can think of. There’s always something about to happen and the party is for everyone. 2. Diet is a four-letter word When food … Read more
In Rome: nearly every restaurant has a story, and the one I like best involves Trattoria al Moro, in the centro storico. I first heard about this popular spot from an Italian diplomat when I asked him to name his favourite restaurant. (He then, diplomatically, asked to remain anonymous) I did some homework and learned … Read more
A Village Stroll Morning Begin at Washington Square and the elegant townhouse row where Edith Wharton and Henry James once lived. Find the charming houses of Washington Mews and MacDougal Alley , then follow 6th Avenue, past the Jefferson Market Courthouse, to West 10th Street. Stroll down the passageway at the front of the Alexander … Read more
One of first concerns is the main entrance – a gigantic and rough archway which seems familiar the rest of new buildings, employs stones carried from nearby hillside. “When we started digging to build the main entrance, we found a wall which now matches with the main gate’s line and by instinct, it guides us … Read more