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Celebrating West Coast Luxury Lifestyle | Elevated Consciousness

Category / FoF ☆ Travel & Adventure

south africa, luxury travel, helen siwak, cape town, vancouver, bc

South Africa: A Journey of Extraordinary Opportunity in Heritage & Craft

South Africa beckons travellers with promises of extraordinary wildlife encounters, world-class wines, and landscapes that shift from dramatic coastlines to rolling vineyards. This rainbow nation offers experiences that go far beyond a typical vacation. It invites you into a world where ancient cultures meet modern innovation, where conservation efforts create meaningful connections with nature, and...

fairmont waterfront, west coast luxury, helen siwak, folioyvr, vancouver, bc, luxury lifestyle

Where Coastal Beauty Meets Timeless Luxury: Fairmont Waterfront

Imagine waking up to a skyline that glitters at sunrise, with the harbour unfolding at your feet and the distant peaks of the Coastal Mountains beckoning you to explore. This is the daily reality at Fairmont Waterfront, Vancouver’s beloved luxury hotel where West Coast sophistication meets heartfelt hospitality. Depending on the season, you might watch...

casa brisa, spain, gay travel, jan van vianen, helen siwak, folioyvr, luxury lifestyle

Escape with Jan to Casa Brisa: Secluded Spanish Sanctuary for Reconnection & Renewal

Tucked along the border of Garraf Park on a secluded 2,000-square-metre property, Casa Brisa stands as an inviting haven for those seeking a tranquil refuge. This intimate boutique guesthouse was envisioned by a gay couple to offer a restorative retreat exclusively for gay men—a place to let go of the demands of city life and...

blue carpet resort, luxury lifestyle awards, folioyvr, helen siwak, luxury lifestyle, luxury travel, vancouver, bc

Blue Carpet Suites: A Luxurious Seaside Escape in the Heart of Chalkidiki

There are places that stay with you long after you leave, where every detail feels as if it has been designed with your spirit in mind. Blue Carpet Suites in Pefkohori, Chalkidiki, is one such destination — a boutique hotel where bespoke design meets heartfelt hospitality, and where the Aegean Sea glistens just steps from...

mirragio resort, halkidiki, greece, luxury lifestyle awards, folioyvr, helen siwak, vancouver, bc, west coast luxury

Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort: Luxury Unfolds at Hidden Gem in Halkidiki

Tucked away on the sun-kissed shores of Greece’s enchanting Kassandra Peninsula, Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort is the kind of place you almost want to keep secret. Almost. Cradled between the brilliant blues of the Aegean Sea and the deep green pine forests of Halkidiki, this luxurious haven is where modern sophistication meets ancient serenity. For...

hyatt, shangri la, downtown vancouver, helen siwak, folioyvr, luxury lifestyle, vancouver, bc, yvr

Vancouver’s Skyline Gets a New Icon: The Arrival of Park Hyatt

In a city where glass towers rise against the backdrop of the Pacific and snow-dusted peaks, luxury finds ever-new expressions. The latest? A transformation that promises to redefine refined hospitality in Vancouver. Hyatt Hotels Corporation has set in motion plans to unveil the city’s first Park Hyatt in 2026—a reimagining of the iconic tower that...

the mozart, riverside luxury cruises, chef johannes bar, helen siwak, folioyvr, west coast luxury, luxury lifestyle, vancouver, bc

Culinary Creations: Chef Johannes Bär’s Plant-Based Dishes on the Riverside Mozart

Embark on a culinary journey aboard Riverside Luxury Cruises’ ‘The Mozart,’ where every meal is crafted with the guest in mind. Whether you are a seasoned traveller or a first-time cruiser, you are invited to experience the exceptional plant-based menu curated daily by Chef Johannes Bär. While the Riverside Mozart offers a variety of dietary...

riverside luxury cruises, the mozart, helen siwak, west coast luxury, vancouver, bc, yvr

The Mozart: Riverside Luxury Cruises Presents A Refined Journey on the Danube

To sail aboard the Riverside Luxury Cruises ‘The Mozart’ is to embrace a seamless escape—where one unpacks only once and yet experiences a multitude of enriching moments. Whether dining in one of the ship’s world-class restaurants, indulging in beauty treatments complete with sauna and massage, venturing ashore on curated excursions, or simply enjoying a cup...

carpate diem winery, slovakian wines, little carpathians, folioyvr, helen siwak, vancouver, bc, west coast luxury, luxury lifestyle

Carpate Diem: Discovering a Slovak Gem in the Little Carpathians

Some wine experiences stay with you long after the last sip, and discovering Carpate Diem Winery in the peaceful village of Šenkvíce, Slovakia, was exactly that—an unexpected and delightful surprise. Tucked into the rolling hills of the Little Carpathians, this charming family-run winery is doing something truly special: crafting wines that are not only beautifully...

elouda, crete, helen siwak, folioyvr, west coast luxury, global luxury lifestyle, luxury lifestyle awards, vancouver, bc

Aquila Elounda Village: Where Romance Meets Soul in Crete

Tucked into the Cretan coastline and bathed in golden Mediterranean light, Aquila Elounda Village is not simply a luxury resort—it is Greece’s reigning destination for romance. Fresh off its win as Best Luxury Romantic Resort at the Luxury Lifestyle Awards, this adults-only escape whispers elegance, intimacy, and soul at every turn. A Philosophy of Thoughtful...

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