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A Weekend in Culture

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A week in Brittany part 1: Insight into France’s rebel province

The oysters were shucked with a deftness that suggests years opening the bivalves (although a plaster on her hand perhaps suggested the occasionally concentration lapse). Dozens of shining morsels, placed on a bed of seaweed, landed unceremoniously on the bare wood table. A bottle of Muscadet (obligatory accompaniment for oysters) was uncorked. The sea breeze off the coast of Cancale, on the northern coast of Brittany, was identical to the taste of the oyster: salty, mildly fishy, fresh, brisk, meaty, delightful. Cancale oysters are among the finest in the world, alongside those of Whitstable, P.E.I., and Japan. Oyster shells traced... MORE

Let The Caves Ignite Your Intrigue

The aroma of fresh Jamaican cooking entices you to enter. The bright flowers strewn around invite you to stay. The gentle glow of a hundred candles brings your focus to a table set for two in the middle of your private dining cave (yes, a real cave). The Caves... MORE

Ski through spring

Sunglasses?  Check.  Sun tan lotion?  Check.  Skis?  Check.  Huh?  You’re probably wondering.  Believe it or not, skiing and snowboarding is not just reserved for the chilly months of winter.  Warm weather, clear skies, short lift lines, amazing deals and coming back with a tan are all reasons why skiing in the spring is one of my favorite times to go. Here’s a list of the top 5 places to go skiing in the spring: ... MORE

Indulge… the Organic Way

Organic eating, organic living, organic spa-ing? While spas may conjure up the notion of all-natural treatments like seaweed and mud wraps, most spas use skincare products containing synthetic ingredients that may, over time, build up toxins in one’s body. As we all try to eat, live and breathe healthier than we ever have before, most of us are realizing that it’s just as important to pay attention to what we put on our bodies as what we put in our bodies. Bloor West Organic Spa comes to the rescue! Situated in the trendy Bloor West Village in Toronto, it offers all-natural treatments, like Vitamin C ($95) and Exfoliating Masque with Papaya ($75) facials, Moroccan Rassoul Clay Wrap ($85) and Lime and... MORE

The Rebirth of Jordan

An enlightening visit to the heart of the Middle East

Jewel of the East

From labyrinthine markets to sprawling palaces, there's something to discover around every corner in Seoul

Discovering Vancouver Island

People go to Vancouver Island for serenity. The tranquil vibe of this community is one of the highlights of this sparsely occupied area. Its principal city, Victoria, is a vibrant place filled with buskers, street performers and a great food scene. Meanwhile, further north are spectacular beaches, quaint towns and some of Canada's most spectacular scenery.

The Best... New Hotels

Reaching new heights in Hong Kong, London and Vancouver

Go Now... Helsinki, Finland

The Finnish city has been designated World Design Capita for 2012 in a nod to its modernist architecture heritage

Flavours Photo Courtesy: Modernist Cuisine  MORE
Motion Every holiday season, the technology world sets shoppers up with an abundant offering of games, gadgets and devices that are perfect for giving. Although MORE
Style & Make sure to check out the finished product: Winter Style Essentials Video Courtesy: April Lim and Kimberly Rupnarain MORE
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Style Jewelry: 1. La Guerrière bracelet, Bijoux Caroline Néron » bijouxcarolineneron.com 2. Androïde bracelet, Bijoux Caroline Néron MORE
Culture The Beach Boys  The Smile Sessions Think of sun and surfing instead of snow this winter by listening to five-disc set by The Beach Boys. The Beatles  MORE
Activities INFORMATIONAL SUPPLEMENT Edge School is committed to helping their student-athletes on and off the field by taking the principles used to excel in the MORE
About INFORMATIONAL SUPPLEMENT At Branksome Hall, an independent schoolin Toronto that caters to girls from junior kindergarten to Grade 12, young women have MORE
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Spaces The event celebrating the downtown Vancouver boutique hotel’s 3rd anniversary kicked off last Thursday at 7:30 p.m. by TV personality Fiona Forbes, MORE
Flavours Lifestyler had the opportunity to attend a one-on-one Scotch tasting with Marc Laverdiere, Canada’s brand ambassador for The Macallan and MORE
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