This past January, Bruce and I escorted a group of 160 to Punta Cana where we stayed at the wonderful Majestic Elegance Resort. The resort was beautiful, bright and meticulously maintained. One of the highlights was the long, narrow pool which winded around the resort. Another high point was the lovely staff who were really...Read More

A few years ago Bruce and I got to explore Tahiti and her islands on a Paul Gaugin cruise. We voyaged around the South Pacific, stopping at various islands and discovering beautiful beaches. It was a wonderful experience that I would recommend to everyone. One of the most exciting aspects of the trip was swimming...Read More

Last year, I had the opportunity to embark on a seventeen day cruise with Seabourn that started in Singapore and ended in Dubai. One of my favourite stops along the cruise was the city Oman. The city is welcoming and unique, and I really enjoyed my time exploring and getting a sense of the region....Read More

The Grand Canyon had been on my bucket list for years and Bruce and I finally got the chance to experience it in October of 2010. We drove down from Vancouver, arriving at Grand Canyon Village at sunset. The next morning we got up early and took a hike down into the canyon from the...Read More

One of our clients, Allen, is currently on our 35th Annual London Theatre Tour. This is what he had to say about the tour thus far: We are Thursday morning here in London, and the tour is going wonderfully. Our first show was at the Old Vic. We saw Playboy of the Western World and...Read More

Costa Rica is a wonderful destination, especially if you like active adventures. Whether you’re planning on traveling on your own, with a friend or partner or going with the whole family, Costa Rica has something for everyone. Here are some of the top activities: Mountains and volcanoes Costa Rica has a number of stunning mountains...Read More

from A Taste of Elegance, Rudi Sodamin) Feeling the cold this winter? Well if you can’t get away to the tropics, bring a little piece of the tropics to you. This drink is a lovely treat – not to sweet, not too sour. Yield: 1 Serving INGREDIENTS • 2 wedges lime• 1½ ounces spiced rum•...Read More

Our clients recently returned from a cruise tour of Canada and New England with a stay in New York and shared the highs and lows of their experience. The trip started with a seven-day coach tour that took them from Washington through Williamsburg, historic Gettysburg and onto New York. The couple had this to say...Read More

The Berlin Wall’s East Side Gallery is a 1.3 km long section of the wall and a memorial for freedom. The gallery has over 100 paintings by artists from all over the world making it the largest open-air gallery in the world. The artwork is moving, inspiring and powerful. Here are some photos of the...Read More

With 12 alpine bowls, 3 glaciers, 200 marked trails and one vertical mile, Whistler and Blackcomb are a must for skiers and snowboarders. Official opening day is just around the corner, on November 24, and many are gearing up for the new season. But if you have never been to Whistler before you may have...Read More