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Category / ☆ Issue #37 – December 2025

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Publisher’s Message: Welcome to Issue #37 – Travel & Hospitality Compilation 2025

Each December, Folio.YVR turns its gaze outward, revisiting the journeys, properties, and experiences that defined the year through the lens of Travel & Hospitality. This annual issue is both a reflection and a curated invitation, re-sharing the stories that resonated most deeply with our readers in 2025, and celebrating travel that is intentional, design-driven, and...

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Hotel MOTTO: Where Parisian Elegance Meets Viennese Soul

The charm of boutique Hotel MOTTO, a stylish escape in the heart of Vienna’s Mariahilfer Straße, blends Parisian elegance with Viennese soul. This design-forward property offers a sanctuary where luxury meets inclusivity and every detail is crafted with care. For those who seek a stay that is as stylish as it is welcoming, Hotel MOTTO...

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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...

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Savouring the West Coast: A Five-Star Brunch Experience at ARC Restaurant

ARC Restaurant stands as a true embodiment of Vancouver’s spirit, blending the city’s dynamic energy with the pure beauty of the Pacific Northwest. With Executive Chef Harris Sakalis at the helm, this vibrant dining destination offers handcrafted urban artisan dishes that celebrate the region’s exceptional bounty. The restaurant’s uniquely curved space creates an inviting atmosphere...

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Fairmont Waterfront: A Hive of Activity

On the rooftop of the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel, an extraordinary world of pollinators thrives high above Vancouver’s harbour. What began as an effort to support urban sustainability has evolved into one of the most inspiring rooftop gardens in the city, alive with the soft hum of thousands of honeybees and solitary mason bees. Each summer,...

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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...

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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...

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The Vancouver Club’s Evolving Legacy: Guiding Tradition into Tomorrow

Step into the world of timeless elegance and exclusive indulgence, now under the visionary leadership of CEO Brad Pinnell. Since its founding in 1889, The Vancouver Club has been a cornerstone of the city’s social and cultural fabric, and with Brad at the helm, the club is navigating a new era of modernity while honouring...

VIAJUR Winery: Journey Through Wine, History & Heart in the Hills of Slovakia

In the scenic hills of Slovakia’s Small Carpathian wine region lies a place full of charm, character, and history—VIAJUR Winery. This boutique winery is where tradition and innovation come together in the most inviting way. The story begins back in 1580 with Katarína Pálffy, a remarkable woman whose vision and resilience helped turn the vineyards...

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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...

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