Letting your children join in on the room decorating project is a fantastic way for them to not only feel involved in the process but allow them to add their own personal touch to the space. With a little bit of inspiration, you can transform their small space into one that can grow and change with them. Especially when we’re spending a bit more time at home, these colourful spaces can spark creativity and make the room feel truly their own. Here are some easy ways to transform your children’s bedroom. Pick a base colour they’ll love The easiest way to make a big impact in their room is to switch out the paint colour. If you’re lucky, a solid saturate hue will last them for years to come and have them transform as they grow. Picking the right type of paint is important to keep the space clean for…
The most luxurious hotels in the world
Trying to decide on which hotel to go for? Here’s 5 of the most luxurious hotels in the world. There are many different types of travellers wandering across the globe, discovering all kinds of foreign stuff, and there’s a traveller fit for almost every kind of destination out there, whether it’s an adventure in the wilderness they’re looking for, or those who want to sit back and relax in the most expensive resorts possible, or even those who tend to travel to less desirable places to experience the quirky parts of our vast planet. Although, this is for those travellers who are on the look-out for an ideal place to host a holiday in a place of nothing but pure, divine luxury. The Burj Al Arab; Located at the eastern coast of the United Arab Emirates in Dubai, you can find the Burj Al Arab, commonly known as one of…
Book your stay at Hilton’s newest dual-branded hotel in Montreal
Offering modern and convenient urban comfort with direct access to Montreal’s busy city center and iconic attractions, a dual-branded Hilton concept located in the city’s vibrant Westbury neighbourhood opened this summer. The dual-branded Hilton offers the ultimate guest experience and the best of both worlds for leisure and business; a Homewood Suites by Hilton and a Hilton Garden Inn. The new Hilton location opened its door last summer in the booming Côte-des-Neiges district right off Decarie Boulevard. Not only is the hotel within earshot of the popular juice parlour Orange Julep, but is also a stroll away from Saint Joseph’s Oratory. Whether you simply need a room close to a major highway to make your way up north for a weekend at Mont Tremblant or wish to discover the hidden gems surrounding the area with easy access to the metro, this hotel is a perfect fit. Vacationing guests can hang up their hats at…
Michelin-starred Chef Oliver Glowig visits TOCA Trattoria at The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto
On September 29th, Michelin-starred chef Oliver Glowig, Partner Chef at The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto arrived from Rome to host a finely curated 5 course, authentic Italian menu. Served at the TOCA Trattoria, was paired with wine selected by sommelier Élyse Lambert. The five-course menu began with a crispy egg served with zucchini creema, kumquat and topped with black truffle. For the second course, the gnocchi’s savoury flavour was found in the bottarga and the third course was squab was paired with the rich foie gras. The desert portion of the menu was a two-part affair with a fruit and vegetable milk cream dish first and a goat cheese mousse and raspberry sorbet served on a sable cookie. While Glowig was born in Germany, he found his flavours in Italy and is recognized as one of Italy’s top restaurateurs. After receiving his first Michelin star at Acquarello in Munich, Chef Oliver became…
3 Ultimate Travel Destinations for Thrill-Seekers
Do you feel lucky? If you want to try your chances on rolling the dice or spinning the wheels, then a casino vacation is at the top of the cards for you. There are different amazing destinations all over the world with thrilling gaming action. These cities are full of fun nightlife, bright lights, and exciting brick-and-mortar casino gaming. You can get help in finding the best online casinos for each of the listed cities. Popular cities with famous casinos offer table games such as poker, blackjack and roulette as well as thousands of slot machines. There are plenty of things you can do when you visit these cities even if you travel with a person that does not fancy casino gaming. Games in these land-based casinos can also be accessed in online casinos. This article takes a look at three of the most famous destinations for casino gaming thrill-seekers.…
6 Tips to travel sustainably and carbon neutral in 2022
The last year saw travel grind to a halt, but despite lockdowns, communities around the world are finding new ways to stay connected and support one another. It’s also offered plenty of time to reminisce about past travels and dream about future journeys, which are soon to become a reality. Travel is an incredible gift, and with it comes a responsibility to make decisions that have a positive impact on the people and places we visit, the wildlife we encounter and the planet we all share. From carefully selecting the experiences we participate in thinking about the environmental effects of our travel, there’s plenty to consider while anticipating adventure’s return. It might sound complicated, but these helpful tips and tricks will put you on the right track. When the time is right to travel again, here’s how to travel sustainably and carbon neutral: Understand carbon neutrality and how to reduce…
Sherwin-Williams announces their colour forecast for 2022
Sherwin-Williams is painting 2022 in warm neutrals, bold metallics, organic greens and nostalgic reds with its annual Colormix Forecast, released today. The Sherwin-Williams Global Forecast Team of colour professionals is predicting that 2022 will bring about an embrace of discovery and expression through colour as we transition into a new way of being. We told a story of balance and rhythm through color last year as we transitioned into a time of stillness. We are holding that balance in one hand and embracing growth and adaptability in the other as we move toward a new vision and discovery of our world,” said Sue Wadden, director of color marketing at Sherwin-Williams. “Embracing the idea of MODE in design inspires a new way of being as we explore beyond what has been the familiar.” Colormix Forecast 2022 Collections Method Drawing on nature’s processes, the Method palette celebrates natural order and the balance between…
5 Revenge travel adventures to take across the globe
Revenge travel is coming, and Contiki is here to help millennial and Gen Z travellers kickstart their post-pandemic adventures when travel resumes. Wanderlusters have more pent-up demand for unique experiences than ever following a year of lost travel time. In response, the global leader in epic adventures for 18-35-year-olds is sharing its hit list of the top five experiences around the world to ensure travellers can get their ‘revenge.’ Gen-Z and millennials are craving the call to adventure and are eager to explore again, and revenge travel reflects their state of mind after a year of being cooped up. Realizing travel is a gift, they’ll be travelling with no holds barred on the ultimate trips of a lifetime, crossing off bucket list destinations, making their dreams a reality and seeking exclusive, exhilarating experiences. Here are the top five experiences for the ultimate pandemic payback post-lockdown, according to the global youth…
G Adventures announces more than 360 departures including vaccinated tours this Fall
TRAVEL NEWS – G Adventures announced the introduction of its Vaccinated Tours programme, with each trip having a fully vaccinated chief experience officer (CEO or tour guide) confirmed to lead the tour, on which all travellers must also be fully vaccinated. When surveyed, 56%* of travellers globally expressed that having a vaccinated CEO was actually more important to them than their fellow travellers being fully vaccinated, which 45% of travellers indicated they would prefer when travelling on a small group tour. Due to the vast number of tours and destinations G Adventures is currently operating in, and the slower roll-out of vaccines in some destinations, the adventure operator is also introducing ‘Travel-Ready’ tours to ensure equitable access to tourism employment opportunities for CEOs in destinations that have not yet been able to administer vaccinations as widely as others, and the operator is also actively assisting CEOs to access vaccines in…
Why you should switch your lights to LED
If you’re looking for a way to modernize your home, look no further than the modern and energy-efficient LED lighting, We sat down with Robert Sonneman, Founder and Chief Creative Officer, SONNEMAN–A Way of Light, to learn about contemporary lighting design and their new Jax, a modern and provocative LED design composed of intersecting wands of illumination that form an abstract configuration about a vertical axis. Can you explain the difference between LED and regular lighting? No longer generated by burning fuel or filaments, lighting today is produced by exciting electronic signals that produce luminous energy, otherwise known as the LED — light-emitting diode — which is based on the electroluminescence of semiconductor materials. What are some of the benefits of using LED lighting? The quality, performance, and controllability of the light produced by LEDs is realized because of their unique compatibility with digital technologies that permit the incorporation of intelligence…