North America

The Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach

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Surrounded by 120 tropical acres, The Breakers hotel in Palm Beach stands as a living testimony to a bygone era of luxury and opulence. A high society mecca during the roaring twenties, The Breakers today is still a world-class resort, a trendy destination and the hub of Palm Beach society. A

Montréal – A City Of Art and Design

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Designated as a UNESCO City of Design, Montréal is a city of cutting edge architecture and style, a city of arts and festivals, a city of diversity and cultural richness, an historic city that keeps reinventing itself. Montréal is a vibrant destination where the French and English worlds coexist and thrive,

Sail around Manhattan with the Classic Harbor Line

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Discover New York City's harbor, skyline and monuments aboard Classic Harbor Line old-world-style yachts. Their newest yacht, the beautiful Manhattan II, is appointed with glass walls, gleaming teak decks and mahogany finishes. Classic Harbor Line features several sightseeing trips including romantic sunset cruises, architecture tours, brunch sailings, fireworks on 4th of

The Hermitage Club in Southern Vermont

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When the ski gods smile and a carpet of white snow covers Vermont’s green mountains, thousands of skiers and snowboarders pack their gear and head to the slopes. On weekends, however, visitors find themselves spending time on long lift lines rather than the powdered trails. Entrepreneurs Jim and Donna Barnes had

Visiting California’s Monterey Peninsula

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The Monterey Peninsula, located just a couple of hours drive South of San Francisco, is blessed with a dramatic coastline, sprawling beaches, rolling hills and woodlands. The Bay area is home to popular tourist attractions such as the charming city of Carmel by the Sea, historic Monterey, as well as

Wine Tasting at Napa’s Pine Ridge Vineyards

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California’s Napa Valley is home to hundreds of wineries, large and small, each offering their own creative blends from the vast microclimates and soils of the region. During our recent visit we enjoyed a special 5 x 5 tour and tasting at the Pine Ridge Vineyards located in the Stags Leap

Tibetan Rejuvenation at the Menla Mountain Retreat

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We sit in the best “lotus” position we can handle and follow the breathing and visualization instructions: Ohoommmm — Imagine inhaling a white light Aaaah — Hold in a red colored breath Huuuung — Exhale a blue colored breath This is Om-A-Hung, a breathing meditation, and part of our daily routine at the Menla