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Acetaia del Cristo: The Ancient Art of Balsamic Vinegar

Since ancient times, one of the simplest meals between two friends is that of a loaf of bread accompanied by a small bowl of oil and vinegar for dipping. While the shape and ingredients of the loaf have changed over the centuries, makers of balsamic vinegar have been constantly streamlining their processes in the quest...

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Thailand’s Melia Koh Samui is a Welcome Resort Escape

The enchanting Kingdom of Thailand has a lot to offer and, most often, a luxury resort is what people desire. Fronting the sands of Choeng Mon Beach, Meliá Koh Samui is one of Koh Samui’s most popular choices when it comes to a luxurious getaway. The resort’s rooms and suites are a blend of Thai...

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Folio.YVR Issue #12: Eldorado Resort: A Legacy of comfort

As serene and gorgeous as much of the Okanagan Lake waterfront may be, it is still unmistakably modern, as so much of Kelowna‘s development has come in recent decades. This feeling of being caught in-between times all but evaporates when one strolls off the wooden boardwalk and up to the historic doors of Hotel Eldorado....

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EcoLuxLiving: 3 Subscription Boxes That Will Improve Your Cooking & Cleaning!

Getting tired of the same old snacks and sandwiches in front of the television? Worried that another season of comfort food is going to give your waistline a run for its money? This week, I want to share three awesome eco-friendly subscription boxes that are on our radar for their great Canadian products, ethical stance...

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Iconic Int’l Danish Furniture Brand BoConcept Wins Luxury Award

The name of the lifestyle brand BoConcept carries the deep philosophy that has made the company world famous. The Danish word bo translates as living, alluding to the brand’s desire to help clients live an extraordinary life through self-expression. They achieve this through its concept of highly-customizable furniture for every room; and a comprehensive Interior...

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Folio.YVR Friends: Maison Guerlain Returns with 3 Historic Fragrances

Autumn has been busy for Maison Guerlain. Such as the season brings new colours and scents and eagerly awaited old favourites, the Maison has two new perfumes that celebrate iconic ingredients in an unprecedented fashion, as well as the exciting return of one of their historic fragrances. Les Absolus D’Orient and L’Art et la Matière...

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Enjoy Infinite Luxury at Kata Rocks in Phuket

As another beautiful sunset slips behind the smoky Vancouver Island Mountains, we wonder how much longer will it be before we comfortably jet off to a hot and lush destination. To casually walk along the white sand beach, with our only worry being whether there will be a cocktail waiting at the next beach bar...

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Mysk Al Badayer Retreat: Desert Living Experience with Luxury Amenities

Has there ever been a day, when everyone is thinking that they would love to be anywhere but here? Today we will let our imaginations roam to the desert dunes of the Sharjah Emirates and the ethereal oasis that is the Mysk Al Badayer Retreat. This place shows you the other side of a desert...

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Discovering Arabian Privacy at Mysk Kingfisher Retreat

Every detail, every inch of Mysk Kingfisher Retreat is designed to make moments of inner and outer harmony last as long as possible and bring you maximum relaxation and rejuvenation. Imagine getting cozy alongside the night fire in the desert. Just slowing down and taking a break to experience peace and tranquillity. Mysk Kingfisher Retreat...

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Folio.YVR Friends: Wonderful Gin Pick for Fall Flavour

When I think of gin, it is never in the pedantic debate of gin vs vodka, what’s the difference? Admittedly, some similarities are apparent. They are both clear grain-based liquors, have a long history of European distilling, are interchanged in many popular cocktails, but still, they are so different! They have distinct tastes, are chemically different, and gin...