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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...

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Otani Workshop: Monsters in My Head Unleashes a Bewitching Dreamworld

Stepping into Monsters in My Head feels less like entering a gallery and more like tumbling headlong into the subconscious of a singular, visionary mind. This exhibition—Japanese artist Otani Workshop’s first solo presentation in North America—is an unapologetically bold and hauntingly beautiful exploration of myth, memory, and the alchemy of clay. It is, quite simply,...

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1121 Crestline Road: West Vancouver’s White Mansion of Uncompromising Luxury

Set high in the exclusive British Properties, this 15,547-square-foot masterpiece commands attention from the moment one approaches its grand, gently sloping heated driveway. A pair of towering brass doors—crafted to a scale rarely seen—ushers guests into an interior defined by breathtaking volume and lavish detail. The 38-foot-high Great Room immediately establishes the home’s monumental scale,...

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Jamie Mann: A Visionary Behind the Lens

Jamie Mann is a consummate artist whose eye for visual storytelling has established him as one of Vancouver’s most distinctive fashion photographers. From his airy Railtown loft overlooking expansive train tracks, Jamie creates images that capture the unique essence of every subject who steps into his frame. His creative sanctuary is a designer’s dream, adorned...

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Kasondra Herrendorf-Cohen: Rooted in Purpose Early

From her earliest days, Kasondra Herrendorf-Cohen has carried within her a profound sense of purpose. Shaped by a family legacy steeped in community leadership and philanthropy, she learned to see privilege not as an entitlement but as a call to action. Even as a young girl in Vancouver, she witnessed how one person’s generosity could...

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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...

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Ditch the Suit, Feel the Rush: Supercross Returns to Vancouver!

Calling all thrill-seekers, adrenaline junkies, and weekend warriors! It is time to leave behind your weekday suit and tie and dive into a weekend packed with roaring engines, high-flying jumps, and heart-pounding racing. The FIM World Supercross Championship is roaring back into Vancouver for an exclusive Canadian stop at BC Place Stadium on Saturday, November...

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Oops, You Missed It: Vancouver’s Best-Kept Secrets Tourists Skip

Vancouver, nestled between the Pacific Ocean and majestic mountains, is one of the world’s most dynamic, picturesque cities. Visitors from around the globe flock to its renowned attractions like Stanley Park, Granville Island, and Grouse Mountain. However, there is so much more to this coastal gem than its postcard-perfect sites. What visitors and tourists miss...

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Suite X: Douglas Coupland Adds Flair to Fairmont Pacific Rim

Fairmont Pacific Rim unveiled Suite X, a one-of-a-kind concept created in collaboration with acclaimed Canadian visual artist and author Douglas Coupland, alongside the hotel’s co-owner and developers, Westbank and Peterson. Inspired by Coupland’s iconic novel Generation X, the suite paid homage to the demographic that redefined identity, technology, and culture. A Living Gallery Experience Suite...

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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...