Category: TRAVEL

  • CSL’s Favourite Hotels | The Shangri-La Santa Monica

    Art Deco structures are everywhere in L.A,  but perhaps nowhere captures the cool vibe of that time better than the Santa Monica showstopper Shangri-La Hotel. Opened in 1939, its sleek white exterior, pool with cabanas, courtyard with fire pit and mix of modern with vintage pieces positively scream effortless elegance. Since its $30 million revamp…


  • CSL’s Favourite Hotels | The Trump International Hotel Waikiki Beach Walk

    “The three year old hotel’s allure is its prime location – set amidst the bustling commercial Waikiki Beach Walk, minutes from swanky Kalakaua Avenue (Luxury Row) and steps from fabled Waikiki beach…456 residences, 6 penthouses and ownership options available. My studio with a small kitchenette, large marble bath, lanai and ocean view decorated with Gauguin…


  • Awesome Adventure | Cabo Adventures, Cabo San Lucas

      [metaslider id=4328]     The three year old camel that my sister and I are riding is a gentle giant.  With a slight lilt, he gracefully and slowly walks through the sand with ease. The camel often nuzzles up to the face of the trainer that leads him. Referring to the camel as ‘his…


  • CSL’s Favourite Hotels | Sante Spa at Le Germain

    The chic new spa entices business travellers, urbanites and over-stressed guests with specialized treatments in a modern and cozy space. “In French Sante means health and when clinking glasses to say cheers it means to your health. Both meanings seem appropriate at Sante Spa’s newest location at Hotel Le Germain in Calgary. I step off…


  • CSL’s Favourite Hotels | Viceroy Santa Monica

    “Green is the emblem at the Viceroy Santa Monica. Even the outdoor lighting glows with the signature colour. Inside, kelly green is accented with touches of royal blue, yellow, grey, black and white. The art deco meets modern- quirky-polish at the hotel is unmistakable (think all pure white poinsettias at Christmas). The canary yellow library…