Travel

Floridian fare.

Dining in Bal Harbour, Florida is much more than a revolving display of Wall Street South titans coming in for dinner. Gifted chefs—known and unknown—are doing noteworthy things here.

Crown jewel.

After passing through the coastal cities of Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, and Redondo Beach—bustling with surf-town action—the winding ascent up the Palos Verdes cliffs to Terranea Resort signals a retreat away from the congestion of the city.

Over the last 15 years, we have contemplated what it means to be Canadian, penned odes to everyday pleasures, and recorded the journeys we, and our many contributors, have taken. We conclude our 15th anniversary celebration with these “last writes”—a look back at eight favourite essays of subjective non-fiction.

Seaside charm.

The laidback vibe of L’Auberge Del Mar is a quaint nod to East Coast prep, à la Cape Cod or Nantucket. The AAA four-diamond, 120-room property sits perched above Powerhouse Park, mere steps away from San Diego beaches.

A historic jewel.

FROM THE ARCHIVE: Hangzhou, situated in the Yangtze River Delta and a 38-minute ride by high-speed train from Shanghai, is one of China’s most unique destinations.

Estonian elegance on Muhu Island.

When visiting Estonia, you simply can’t miss Tallinn; the Estonian capital city is picturesque with its winding cobblestone streets and layers of history. But if you want to see the soul of Estonia, head to the islands.

A monastic marvel.

Monasteries aren’t what they used to be. Today, we think of them as quiet, modest, even austere places in which monks pursue their relationship with God without the noisy distractions of the world around them. It wasn’t always thus.