Individuals with some money to invest in vacation properties, who in the past may have explored buying a beach front home somewhere, might want to consider tourism bonds in Costa Rica. These are investment vehicles that pump money into existing tourism projects and...
The psychology among luxury home owners has changed, through the pandemic. As we have written several times, "home" has taken on a new meaning during lockdowns. The perceived value of living space has increased, especially among the luxury homeowner. More than ever,...
One of the joys of watching the world come back is the return of unique events in the fashion calendar with their own level of energy. Pitti Uomo, held in Florence, Italy, has always been one of those shows. Usually it takes place between the London and Milan menswear...
Ontario is heading into Step 3 of economic re-opening, meaning indoor dining and movie theatres opening and gyms at 50 per cent capacity, it was announced today. Then we got a news release heralding the soon-to-be-opened 1 Hotel Toronto, on Bathurst St., where the old...
Cigars are known as a symbol of luxury and sophistication amongst world-class celebrities. Cuban cigars, in particular, are the epitome of luxury, being the most high-end and expensive cigar on the market. Celebrities smoking is something we see regularly across the...
Canadians, apparently, can't wait to get travelling again. And Las Vegas is at the top of their destination wish list. That's of course no surprise. It's not that long a flight for most Canadians. It's warm. For the luxury traveler, there's no better place to go blow...
The Tokyo Summer Olympics are coming up fast, as we turn the corner into July. Omega is front and centre, as Official Timekeeper of the Olympic Games, a role they've had since the 1932 Games in Los Angeles. From July 23 to Aug. 8, 339 events in 33 sports will be held...
Summer barbecue season is in high gear. That means barbecue steak. And if there's one thing that has emerged from Pandemic Life, it's been an appreciation for all things home. People have been spending thousands of dollars creating their backyard oasis, including...
There is no greater litmus test for the return of the travel industry overall than cruise ships. How people start to embrace or not embrace vacationing on a cruise ship with hundreds of other people in close proximity will be the clearest sign whether the billion...