There's nothing more soothing, especially on a cold winter morning, than a hot cup of coffee. It does more than just perk you up. There are many health benefits to coffee as well. Related: Pizza can actually be good for you. Here's how Having a coffee is an important...
Mark Keast
But I love writing about cars – check that, luxury cars, a level of superior, engineering sophistication, high performance and style, that transports you not just from one destination to another but also out of whatever you are going through on a particular day, whatever mood you are in, all to another head space. It’s complete and total exhilaration, head to toe.
For me, driving a BMW, Porsche, Audi, Land Rover, and the like, is like a personal island, a respite from the frenetic pace that only people who live in the core of North America’s fourth largest city (and growing) can understand. That may sound dramatic, but it’s truth.
And I am not interested in writing Car + Driver-type stuff. When I get a car, I want to experience it. That could be a drive down the U.S. west coast from Vancouver to Los Angeles, down the Pacific Coast Highway, or a drive to the bright lights and energy of New York, or a weekend sojourn to the great city of Montreal.
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LUX POST: CHOPARD’S NEW ALPINE EAGLE CADENCE 8HF, CRYPTOCURRENCY TO BUY REAL ESTATE, AND THE MOST EXPENSIVE LUXURY PENTHOUSE IN DUBAI IS?
Chopard has re-interpreted one of the true icons of its line, with the release Friday of the Alpine Eagle Cadence 8HF, a numbered limited edition of just 250 timepieces. Related: Watch review: The new Chopard L.U.C Perpetual Chrono The Alpine Eagle collection,...
THE WIDE, WIDE WORLD OF CELEBRITY LUXURY WATCH ENDORSEMENTS
Manufacturers pushing the envelope in the world of famous luxury watches know that the way to break through with a public overwhelmed by mass advertising is celebrity endorsement. That includes brands like Audemars Piguet, Rolex, Hublot, Omega, and Breitling. Related:...
PROPERTY PROFILE: EXECUTIVE LIVING AT ST. REGIS RESIDENCES IN THE HEART OF TORONTO
Reading the news, you'd think that everyone is packing up their bags and moving to the suburbs because of the pandemic. Sales of luxury condos in the core have slowed. Remember, the pre-pandemic market was red hot. Not so fast, though. As people adjust more to a new...
2020 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 4S: A CLASSIC REAR ENGINE SPORTS CAR MEETS THE NEW, DIGITAL AGE
The moment I walked up to the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S, my first time driving one, I was struck by the smaller design and dimensions. I am 6-feet, 220 pounds, and was gearing up for a three-hour drive to Lake Huron. What went through my mind was how comfortable the ride...
SUN SEEKER: VICEROY RIVIERA MAYA RESORT ONE OF THE TOP-RANKED CARIBBEAN VACATION DESTINATIONS
Mexico’s Riviera Maya has for years ranked as one of the world’s more popular travel destinations for Canadian sun seekers. That's specially true for areas south of Playa del Carmen, into Tulum. One of the more secluded luxury resorts is Viceroy Riviera Maya. The...
CELEBRITY PROPERTY PROFILE: STALLONE LISTS HIS STUNNING 4,900 SF CALIFORNIA CUSTOM HOME FOR $3.35 MILLION
As a counter-point to some of the rougher, iconic film characters he has portrayed over a nearly 50-year film career, notably Rocky Balboa and John Rambo, the softer artistic side of Sylvester Stallone is seen through his paintings. Those are displayed in galleries...
RE/MAX: CANADA STILL POSITIONED FOR LUXURY REAL ESTATE MARKET SALES UPTICK DESPITE SPREAD OF COVID-19
Interesting to talk to real estate professionals like RE/MAX doing business at ground level. One gets hour-by-hour information, actual feedback, detailing where the luxury real estate market in Canada is heading. That's especially helpful trying to decipher the...
THE WALL FROM SAMSUNG DELIVERS NEXT LEVEL VIEWING EXPERIENCE FOR THE SPORTS AND MOVIE LOVER
Samsung The Wall is more than a television, the company says – never-before-seen display picture quality with technology well beyond LCD and LED signage quality. Related: The future is here: What you need to know about 8K television technology and why it matters The...