the bengal, victoria, plantbased dining, vegan food, luxury lifestyle, michelin star, helen siwak, folioyvr

Champagne, Cardamom, and Carved Elephants: Inside The Bengal’s Lush Revival

The moment the carved doors close behind you, The Bengal announces its rebirth with quiet confidence. The newly renovated room feels considered and deeply composed, every element chosen with care rather than excess. Before you even enter fully, the details set the tone. The door pulls themselves are sculptural statements — elongated bronze handles crowned...

villa eyrie, gain group, vancouver island, getaway, helen siwak, folioyvr, ecoluxluv, vancouver, vancity, yvr, luxury, lifestyle

Folio.YVR ☆ Issue 13 ☆ Villa Cielo Lords Over Finlayson Arms at Villa Eyrie Resort

Nestled into the mountainside is Villa Eyrie, a Tuscan-inspired 40-room resort that is known internationally as one of the top BC getaway locations for those seeking a peaceful and relaxing experience. As our Current Taxi pulled off Malahat Drive, we passed a beautifully lush pond with lily pads, a classic fountain, and delighted the view...

magnolia hotel, victoria, the courtney room, helen siwak, folioyvr, ecoluxury, vegan, plantbased, luxury lifestyle, vancouver, bc, yvr

It’s What’s for Brunch! The Courtney Room Draws Inspiration from the Pacific NW

Born of the desire to continue the experience of timeless hospitality embodied created and offered by the award-winning Magnolia Hotel & Spa, The Courtney Room delights locals and visitors alike with delicious local cuisine and exemplary service. Offering a classically modern dining space that promises genuine hospitality, designer Sharon Bortolotto (BBA Design) created an elegant...

villa eyrie, vancouver island, alpina restaurant, helen siwak, coleman pete, ecoluxluv, folioyvr, vancouver, bc, vancity, luxury resort, travel, yvr

Folio.YVR Issue #6: Villa Eyrie Resort is 5☆ Rest & Relaxation

When your true home is in the sky, it is difficult to imagine life without the vast horizon as your backdrop. With a steaming Nespresso in hand, I lean back on the deck of the Tuscan-inspired villa, my experience heightened by a pair of swallows swooping against a cloudless sky. This weekend is defined by...