The need for a short-term respite amid a pandemic storm becomes even more of a priority as the cold weather months set in. Yes, indoor dining is temporarily shut down to help stem the tide of rising COVID-19 numbers. But God-willing that will end in a month. And a lot...
Mark Keast

A Trip North for Fall-Time Muskoka Golf Behind the Wheel of the New Cadillac xt6
There is fall-time golf and there's fall-time golf in the Muskoka region. It's just not comparable. Especially with a splendid tapestry of warm oranges, deep reds and a burst of vibrant golden yellows, as the summer leaves begin to change. Talk about a backdrop. Peak...
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...
Lincoln Takes a Sharp Right Turn As the MKZ and Continental Luxury Sedans Get the Axe
In January, before the world as we know it blew up, Lincoln announced it was permanently shelving production of the MKZ luxury sedan, by the end of this year. That marks the end of the sedan's 13-year run. Related: 2020 Cadillac CT4 is for hardcore driving enthusiasts...
In This New Era of Safe Distancing, a Quest To Make Private Jet Travel More Accessible to More People
In a recent issue of Vanity Fair magazine, author William D. Cohan wrote about how private jet travel had become the modern status symbol of the super rich. Private jets were a coveted currency that went far beyond just a way to get you across the country faster....
Luxury Institute: The Perception of Wealth and Luxury, and Attitudes Among Affluent People, Are Changing for the Better
There is a fundamental change in attitude when the topic of COVID-19 and its impacts on how luxury lifestyle is perceived comes up, as well as people’s attitudes about wealth and affluent people. That applies as well to attitudes among wealthy people themselves....
Athletic and Elegant, the 2020 Genesis G90 Scores High Among Older, Affluent Men in Terms of Buyer Profile
For a three-hour drive north from Toronto to Collingwood, with a wife who had just suffered a lower back injury after an inline skating tumble, seating comfort in the luxury sedan we were taking all of a sudden became a high-priority item. That's where the 2020...
Investing in Luxury Mexico Real Estate Can Pay Dividends
As we slowly emerge from COVID-19, with interest rates set to remain low for the foreseeable future, real estate investment opportunities are more within reach. But how's about wandering off the beaten Canadian track a little? Perhaps you are a real estate investor -...