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FOLIO.YVR

Celebrating West Coast Luxury Lifestyle | Elevated Consciousness

Category / FoF ☆ Travel & Adventure

truffle hunting, france, riverside luxury cruises, helen siwak, vancouver, bc, luxury lifestyle

Daytripping: Ayme Truffle Farm in Grignan, France

An exclusive and captivating excursion offered by Riverside Luxury Cruises is to the renowned Ayme Truffe Farm — an opportunity reserved for avid adventurers and gastronomes. This unique outing provides a rare chance to partake in the esteemed French countryside tradition of truffle hunting. Within 30 minutes of embarking on a custom coach, guests find...

folioyvr, helen siwak, Spirit Ridge Resort, Osoyoos, Resort & Spa, vancouver, yvr, bc, ecoluxury, luxury lifestyle

Let Spirit Ridge Resort in Osoyoos Be Your Go-To for Luxury Desert Relaxation

As part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand, Spirit Ridge Resort is ideally suited for a quiet Okanagan getaway. The expansive property reflects the region’s rich Indigenous culture. On arrival, guests are greeted by bilingual traffic signs in English and the language of the Osoyoos Indian Band, along with striking iron, stone, and wood-carved...

OMEGA, fairmont, hotel vancouver, helen siwak, vancouver, bc, luxury lifestyle, travel, adventure

A World of Elegance: Fairmont Hotel Vancouver x OMEGA ‘Timeless Icons’ Collab

Step into a world of exclusive elegance as Fairmont Hotel Vancouver and OMEGA, two iconic brands renowned for their rich history and heritage, announce a partnership. This marks a significant milestone as the hotel commemorates its 85th year, offering a unique opportunity for our esteemed guests to indulge in luxury travel, craftsmanship, and innovation. Embracing the pacific northwest influence,...

Macallan 200, whiskey, distillery, sustianabiliy, Vancouver, Canada, Helen Siwak, folioyvr

Visit Scotland for the 200th Anniversary of The Macallan

The history of The Macallan, one of the most renowned single malt Scotch whiskies, is deeply ingrained in the founder Alexander Reid‘s distillation of the first batch of whisky in his modest stills in Speyside, Scotland, two centuries ago. Reid, a barley farmer and school teacher, created the original name from “Maghellan,” taken from the...

OWO, Raffles London, heritage hotel, Vancouver, Canada, Helen Siwak, folio, yvr, folioyvr

Indulge at the Guerlain Vitality Spa at Raffles London at The OWO

Raffles London is a bastion of luxury, and its spa is no exception. With the Guerlain Spa housed inside, spanning an impressive 2,500-square-metres over four floors, it is one of the largest luxury hotel spas in the UK. Featuring a stunning 20-metre swimming pool, a vitality pool,  steam rooms and saunas, nine exquisitely designed...

Experience the Magnificent Relaunch of Raffles London at the OWO

The OWO is a magnificent new destination that recently opened its doors in the fall of 2023 at one of the most powerful addresses in London. Situated in a building of epic proportions, The OWO is home to the first Raffles hotel in London, The OWO Residences by Raffles, and a collection of independent restaurants...

douglas autograph, parq, casino, helen siwak, folioyvr, luxury lifestyle, staycation, vancouver, bc, yvr

The Douglas Autograph Pays Homage to West Coast Elegance

Paying homage to the original Douglas firs that laid the foundation for Vancouver’s thriving economy, DOUGLAS Autograph Collection masterfully reconnects people and places while seamlessly introducing nature into an elegant, urban environment. The 188 rooms and suites are attentively appointed and designed with a minimalist’s artful eye. Carefully considering the modern traveller’s need for sophistication...

vancouver boat show, bc place, granville island, helen siwak, folioyvr, yacht life, vancouver, bc, yvr

‘The Floating Show’ at Granville Island Entices Yacht Enthusiasts

The 61st edition of the Vancouver International Boat Show was hosted by Boating BC and a resounding success with approximately 26,000 attendees, providing nautical enthusiasts with the most extensive showcase of boats, accessories, and more on the West Coast. The event featured an incredible selection of luxury yachts, including some beautiful ‘green’ ones, alongside motorboats,...

Folio.YVR Issue #1: Maharajahs’ Express: India’s Luxury Train Adventure

Enjoying resurgence in popularity, excursion travel by luxury train is on everyone’s radar this year. Far from intimidating, travel by train offers the traveler a fresh angle to view the passing world. From the air, one experiences the topographical view of the landscape. From the sea, one experiences only the dramatic coastlines and but a day in...

headline mountain holidays, ice caves, whistler, helen siwak, folioyvr, vancouver, bc, ecoluxury, luxury lifestyle

Whistler’s Ice Caves: Experience Nature’s Ethereal Retreat

To world travellers and ice cave thrill seekers, the mere mention of Kamchatka, Skaftafell, Dobšinská, and Mýrdalsjökull elicits gasps and instant recognition that you are, at heart, a true connoisseur of adventure travel. For those mesmerized by west coast nature and relish every opportunity to source (and be the first to enjoy) an unspoiled local...