by Pretty Chic Travel on February 22, 2012
Today we’d like you to meet Tatiana Read, Director of KnotPR. More affectionately known as Tat, this social media maven (she’s @tatvictoria) and entrepreneur has been spotted in publications like The Globe and Mail, FLARE and FASHION Magazine, not only for her great style and business-savvy, but her dedication to local causes. Flying the skies for both business and pleasure, whether she’s enjoying a Mai Tai at her favourite hotel in Hawaii or navigating the restaurant scene in Paris solo, Tat brings along her stylish flair — and Marni shades. Read on to find out Tat’s latest travel adventures and must-haves. READ MORE
by Stephanie on February 16, 2012
Longitude 131 in Australia.
In the last few years luxury camping (also known as “glamping”) has become a chic new way to experience the wilderness. Unlike your typical camping trip that involves sleeping on the ground, eating dehydrated food and having a shower if you’re lucky, glamping combines the high-end comforts of a five-star resort with the outdoors. Often you’ll find these resorts in remote locations, allowing you to fully experience the best of what nature has to offer. Sound like your idea of camping? We’ve found 5 amazing luxury camping resorts around the globe. READ MORE
by Stephanie on February 13, 2012
We’ve been talking travel musts lately, such as the ultra-versatile ballet flat to the stylish and practical printed scarf, but it’s not just fashion you want to consider when packing your suitcase. One item every traveller is lost without is a digital camera. Amateur or budding photog, when it comes to capturing your vacation, your photos are the easiest way to share those memories with friends and family — plus, there’s no doubt you’ll want to look back and relish too. We’ve narrowed our list down to 6 digital cameras that suit just about every type of traveller. Read on to discover the best travel cameras. READ MORE
by Pretty Chic Travel on February 8, 2012
Welcome to Pretty Chic Travel’s newest feature! We’re going to turn our spotlight on jet setters who love to travel and do it in style. We’re so excited have Natalie Bahadur be our first Frequent Flyer. Senior Web Editor of Styleathome.com and author of the fashionable blog Trendytravelista.com, Natalie beyond qualifies and has a passport to prove it at 36 countries and counting. Her most exciting trip to date however, might just be her recent visit to Florida, where she got engaged to another travel aficionado, Johnny Jet. We chat with Natalie about the proposal and get her latest travel musts. READ MORE
by Stephanie on February 7, 2012
What your Postagram will look like.
We’re all about finding new and exciting ways to make travelling easier, more economical and let’s be honest, stylish — but sometimes it’s just about making it fun! We suggest trying a free postcard appon your next vacation. One postcard app we’re fans of is Postagram. This travel app allows you to create and send a postcard directly from your phone using whatever picture you want. Just took a picture in front of the Eiffel Tower — done! The photo is a high-quality image (300dpi) and you can completely customize your message. Plus it’s works on both the iPhone and Android. The price per postcard is only $0.99 and you can send it from anywhere in the world. Pretty cool, right? READ MORE
by Stephanie on January 27, 2012
Looking towards the Viceroy Anguilla on Meads Bay
We can hardly believe our trip to Anguilla is over. We had an incredible three nights on the tiny Caribbean island and can see why it’s a favourite vacation spot of celebrities like Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Sandra Bullock, Marchesa designer Georgina Chapman and Ellen Degeneres. Besides having gorgeous sandy beaches, it’s got a low-key atmosphere, friendly people and the food is amazing! Whether you’re here for a romantic week for two, a girlfriend getaway or family vacation, there is a hotel here for you. We choose 3 of our favourites for every type of traveller. READ MORE
by Stephanie on January 19, 2012
The delicious sampling of treats you'll get at Afternoon Tea. Photography Justin Harrington.
This past Sunday, we had the opportunity to enjoy a late afternoon tea at the Windsor Arms in Toronto. One of our favourite spots in the city to enjoy this British tradition, we both opted for an Earl Grey tea (in our opinion the best variety for afternoon tea) to accompany our delicious selection of mini sandwiches, petits fours and to-die-for scones. To our surprise the tea ended with a perfectly sized dish of fresh strawberries and whipped cream. We were seated in a private room, which was intimate, cozy and very red! With doors to shut out the rest of the dining room, it’s a perfect space for a bridal or baby shower.
Speaking of tea, we recently wrote a piece for Dabble Magazine on the Best Places for Tea, so we’ll keep you posted on when the issue launches!
Interested in having high tea at the Windsor Arms? Tea runs every day of the week with seatings starting at 12:30pm. A full afternoon tea Monday to Friday is $30/person and on Saturday and Sunday is $38/person.
by Stephanie on January 18, 2012
Jessica Simpson liked to travel with Daisy.
Most pet owners will tell you they hate leaving their furry friend at home while on vacation. And for the most part travelling with your pet can feel like more hassle than its worth, especially if you’re flying the skies, however, with more and more hotels including all W Hotels and all Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts being animal-friendly, it makes it that much easier to bring along your pooch. If you are planning on jetting with your pet, you do need to be prepared, so we’ve gathered 6 tips on how to handle airplane travel with an animal.
1. Visit the Vet
Even if your pet is in good health, it’s not a bad idea to bring your pet to a vet prior to the flight. Not all animals are meant for air travel, so a quick consultation isn’t a bad idea. Many airlines suggest against tranquilizing your pet, but if your concerned, the vet can determine if this is a good idea and prescribe sedation. Also, if you’re travelling on a U.S. airline you’ll need to have documentation from your vet indicating your pet has a clean bill of health — no more than 10 days from the day you fly, so don’t book that appointment too early. READ MORE
by Stephanie on January 13, 2012
Recently we wrote about the best airports for a layover, which in case you missed it great to know if you’re stuck in Amsterdam’s Airport Schiphol (AMS) or even the Vancouver International Airport (YVR). But what if you’re travelling for business not leisure? In that case your probably more interested in the best cell reception and free WiFi. Instead of telling you, we thought we’d share this cool infographic we recently came across. One thing we didn’t like learning is there’s no NY airport with free WiFi. READ MORE
by Stephanie on January 12, 2012
Maybe it’s the fact we’re off to Anguilla next week or we’re craving a warm weather escape, but whatever the case, we’ve been dreaming of what to pack for a beach vacation. We drew our inspiration from the bold shades and prints we saw dominating the Resort 2012 collections, choosing fun, yet chic accessories that you’ll definitely want to include in your luggage. READ MORE
