Lipstick Lifestyle

With a daybook filled with appointments from sun up to way past sun down, planning a holiday seems like a fleeting dream. Check out these three destinations and you’ll be moving book a flight/make a hotel reservation to the top of the to-do list.

Beach escape - Florida
Located on a sweet strip of creamy coloured sand in north Miami Beach, Acqualina is a welcome retreat from your daily rat race. Spacious rooms feature dream-inducing beds, huge bathrooms and plenty of space to stash your wardrobe (and new additions!). Take your pick from the beach area with its mini red cabanas or one of three pool areas, and benefit from attentive staff who regularly bestow you with offers of complimentary sunscreen, water and fresh fruit. Take time to indulge at Espa, a lavish spa retreat with plenty of stress-reducing treatments and side benefits such as the Crystal steam room with colour therapy lights, Finnish sauna and private pool. Bring your appetite and indulge your tastebuds with dinner at NYC fave resto Il Mulino and if you need to know the recipe, Executive Chef Michele Mazza hosts cooking classes to learn the secrets of his Italian kitchen. Not far from the glamour of South Beach for a night’s indulgence and a short hop to credit card worthy Bal Harbour Shops, Acqualina Resort is a perfect spot to recharge.

Acqualina Resort and Spa on the Beach
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For those who want to better their golf game, and want all the luxuries for girls on holiday, check out these golf destinations that will help you better your game, and give you time to chill with the girls:

Pampered Putters
Plan a summer getaway to Alberta – Golf Canada’s West offers a girls package of golfing on four courses, two unique hotels and additional activities such as horseback riding, spa time and hiking. Golfers will be able to access four fairways: The Fairmont Banff Springs, Stewart Creek, Kananaskis and SilverTip Resort. Located in beautiful southwestern Alberta, you’ll be tested on keeping your eye on the ball and not distracted by the wild beauty of the Rocky Mountains. The Falcon Crest Lodge in Canmore provides elegant and well-appointed rooms and suites, with welcome necessities for lounging after a day on the greens such as the gas fireplace, outdoor hot tub and private deck for each room.

Golf Canada’s West
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He popped the question! After you’ve told everyone from your best friend to a stranger on the bus that you’re engaged, the next wave of panic ensues – where to get married? Here are a few suggestions for couples who want something decidedly different:

Hôtel de Glace, Quebec
Locale: Less than a half hour from Quebec City in Duchesnay, the Hotel de Glace is a sparkly marvel – constructed every year from blocks of ice. The hotel is open from January until March, providing 32 rooms, including a few with artistic carvings inspired by the ocean, hockey, and Harry Potter; the hotel also features Ice Café – a spacious bar/discotheque. Bathrooms are in a separate, heated building and guests are encouraged to use the sauna and hot tub before retiring for the night tucked into arctic sleeping bags. (more…)

This winter, don’t hide from the below zero temperatures outside. Embrace your inner snow bunny and take to the slopes!

Here are three suggestions for a winter getaway in ski country, on both sides of the border: (more…)

Renowned for its scenic beauty and endless opportunities for outdoor activities, Vancouver is also a cosmopolitan city boasting fine dining, museums, galleries, music and theatre, and of course, shopping. And despite what you may have heard – it does not always rain in Vancouver.

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At the very heart of the city is The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, lovingly referred to as the “Grand Lady.” This four-diamond property offers elegant guestrooms and suites, three restaurants, a full service day spa, state-of-the-art health club and indoor pool.

One of Vancouver’s funkiest areas, Yaletown, is the home of the Opus Hotel, a luxury boutique hotel with a stylish and intimate environment. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself rubbing shoulders with actors and musicians during your stay.

Our budget best bet is the Best Western Downtown Vancouver with its convenient location and friendly service. You’re only steps away from all the action.

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