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<p>Luxury shoppers and travellers today are craving experiences that go beyond simple products and services. Taking strategic steps outside their boutiques, fashion brands have found the perfect combination to satisfy both their growth and customer demand by projecting a whole lifestyle. The smartest among the fashion-forward companies have already entered the hotel industry, including Armani and Versace; the Italian duo recently expanded their portfolios by opening properties in Dubai and Macau respectively. French luxury goods behemoth, LVMH, which owns Louis Vuitton, has also announced its ambitions in the hospitality industry. In fact, company CEO Michael Burke revealed that Louis Vuitton’s Paris headquarters will be converted into a hotel and shopping centre.</p>



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<p>The overlapping between fashion and hospitality is far from uncharted territory, but travelling comfortably forward, this year’s crop of entrants seems particularly well-positioned to not only succeed but potentially scale up. Although specifics of the Louis Vuitton hotel project have not yet been disclosed, LVMH is no newbie to the world of upscale hospitality. The conglomerate’s holdings include: the upscale travel company Belmond, which manages more than 30 hotels; the luxury jewellery, accessory and hotel brand Bulgari; and the Cheval Blanc luxury hotel chain as well as the famed winery.</p>


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<p>Bulgari Hotels &amp; Resorts, a division of Bulgari established in 2001 thanks to a partnership with Marriott International, has a strong presence in the market. Indeed, it may be the fashion world’s most successful hotel venture to date. The brand currently has outposts in Milan, London, Dubai, Bali, Beijing, Shanghai, Paris, Moscow and Tokyo, with Rome to open this month and Miami, the Maldives and Los Angeles in the pipeline.</p>



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<p>Executive Vice-President of Bulgari Hotels &amp; Resorts Silvio Ursini highlights that Bulgari’s long-established association with beauty, exclusivity and glitz contributes to the hotel concept’s longevity. “As a luxury brand, we know how to pamper and build a true relationship with our customers,” he says, adding that business across the portfolio has remained robust in recent years, thanks to increased demand for “ultraluxe experiences”.</p>



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<p>The Bulgari properties also function as great showrooms for the company’s jewellery and accessories. Each has a few Bulgari items on show in the lobby, and some, like the ones in Shanghai, Dubai, and Paris, also include a retail store. “A hotel guest dedicates at least one or two days, if not more, to their stay and has more time to observe and choose a piece,” notes Ursini.</p>


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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Indulgent Elegance</h3>



<p>Attention to the smallest details and touches is what fashion is all about. Luxury products offer a certain level of excellence, from the tortoiseshell buttons that adorn our winter coats to the finely built bags we can’t live without. This kind of indulgent elegance, which includes chauffeur-driven Rolls-Royces, breathtaking views and culinary creativity, is what draws tourists every year to the top fashion designer hotels in the world, especially at a time when luxury becomes more accessible and diverse. Needless to say, stays at popular traditional hotel chains won’t feel the same once you experience the high-end designer holiday sensation.</p>



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<p>These expansion approaches are key to the success of luxury brands. The upscale hotel experience allows them to be closer to their target segment, while the cache of owning five-star properties around the world elevates their brand even further.</p>


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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Beyond Haute Couture</h3>



<p>Two decades after the first luxury fashion brand ventured into luxury hospitality – with Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast of Australia claiming that landmark breakthrough in 2000 – the past few years have also demonstrated that haute couture isn’t the only door into hotels. High-profile companies in the likes of publishing and furniture design have made their own excursions into the hotel industry, frequently with the intention of bringing their brand equity and aesthetics with them.</p>



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<p>Swiss watch company Audemars Piguet has been luring tourists to its hometown of Le Brassus in the country’s Vallée de Joux region. The company debuted Musée Atelier Audemars Piguet in the summer of 2020, then opened the 50-room Hôtel des Horlogers next door two years later – the name translates literally as “the watchmakers’ hotel”.</p>


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<p>In collaboration with luxury management company Marugal, footwear icon Christian Louboutin opened a boutique hotel and restaurant this spring. A long-time favourite vacation spot for the designer, the town of Melides on Portugal’s Alentejo coast is home to the 13-key Hotel Vermelho.</p>



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<p>France’s fashion publishing giant, Elle, made waves in spring 2022 with the announcement of two hospitality brands. The 25-room Maison Elle collection premiered in Paris’s 17th Arrondissement recently. Its resort division, Elle Hotel, is scheduled to launch this summer with a beach property in Jalisco, Mexico.</p>


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<p>La Maison Fragonard, created in Arles by Agnès and Françoise Costa, scions of the century-old perfume business, and Paris-based design company Ateliers Saint-Lazare, added a little extra fragrance to Provence last summer. Its six rooms are above a ground-floor boutique selling clothing, houseware and perfume including the newest Fragonard release, Belle d’Arles.</p>



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<p>Lastly, leading US luxury home brand RH has expanded into hospitality via the opening of the RH Guesthouse in New York City. The 1887 structure, a cosy distance from RH’s Meatpacking District showroom, has nine rooms and suites decorated in Italian travertine and white oak, as well as a restaurant and a basement caviar bar. Its top attraction – literally – though is a huge draw in New York: a rooftop pool.</p>


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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">From Hotel to Retail</h3>



<p>Back here at home, the luxury brand and hospitality collaboration trend continues as Rosewood owner and Chief Executive Sonia Cheng plans to transform the luxury hotel and resort Text: Joseff Musa group into a fully-fledged lifestyle brand within three to five years. “[This new direction is] about the attitude we’re seeing and what our guests are interested in, and being able to engage with them,” says Joanna Gunn, Chief Brand Officer of Rosewood Hotel Group. Before joining the company in May 2020 after two decades in the luxury retail sector, her most recent post was at Hong Kong’s iconic department store, Lane Crawford.</p>



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<p>Brand-hotel partnerships will only grow in importance as the latter place more emphasis on their role as “staycation” destinations. Beyond international travel, luxury hotels have become places of entertainment outside of the home. How sweet it is to be living the suite life!</p>


INN Style: Because fashion is a lifestyle, luxury brands are increasingly getting into the hotel game

<p>Set on a hill overlooking the gorgeous Swiss town of Gstaad lies a unique 5-star retreat, one that offers its lucky guests an unparalleled Alpine pampering experience – the <a href="https://www.palace.ch/en/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Gstaad Palace</strong></span></a>.</p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-49617" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/The-stunning-five-star-Gstaad-Palace.jpg" alt="The stunning five-star Gstaad Palace" width="700" height="466" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/The-stunning-five-star-Gstaad-Palace.jpg 700w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/The-stunning-five-star-Gstaad-Palace-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/The-stunning-five-star-Gstaad-Palace-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/The-stunning-five-star-Gstaad-Palace-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/The-stunning-five-star-Gstaad-Palace-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/The-stunning-five-star-Gstaad-Palace-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/The-stunning-five-star-Gstaad-Palace-600x399.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></p>
<p>Its blend of discrete world-class service, sumptuous fine-dining offerings, beautifully appointed guestrooms and breathtaking views of the majestic Swiss Alps recently saw the award-winning hotel claim the No.1 spot in the “50 Best Holiday Hotels in Switzerland 2019” category at the BILANZ Hotel Ranking awards.</p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-49614" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Gstaad-Palace-penthouse.jpg" alt="Gstaad Palace penthouse" width="700" height="466" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Gstaad-Palace-penthouse.jpg 700w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Gstaad-Palace-penthouse-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Gstaad-Palace-penthouse-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Gstaad-Palace-penthouse-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Gstaad-Palace-penthouse-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Gstaad-Palace-penthouse-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Gstaad-Palace-penthouse-600x399.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></p>
<p>Aside from the countless outdoor adventures afforded by its central location in both winter and summer, the star draw at Gstaad Palace may just be its Palace Spa. Boasting a capacious 1,800sq.m of saunas, steam baths, a unique hammam experience, pools and a whole host of spa treatments, this is world-class pampering at its very best.</p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-49615" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Gstaad-Palace-spa.jpg" alt="Gstaad Palace spa" width="700" height="466" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Gstaad-Palace-spa.jpg 700w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Gstaad-Palace-spa-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Gstaad-Palace-spa-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Gstaad-Palace-spa-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Gstaad-Palace-spa-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Gstaad-Palace-spa-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Gstaad-Palace-spa-600x399.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></p>
<p><a href="https://www.palace.ch/en/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em>Gstaad</em><em> Palace</em></span></a><em>. Palacestrasse 28, 3870 Gstaad, Switzerland. (+41) 33 748 50 00. info@palace.ch</em></p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-49613" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Gstaad-Palace-bedroom.jpg" alt="Gstaad Palace bedroom" width="700" height="466" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Gstaad-Palace-bedroom.jpg 700w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Gstaad-Palace-bedroom-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Gstaad-Palace-bedroom-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Gstaad-Palace-bedroom-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Gstaad-Palace-bedroom-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Gstaad-Palace-bedroom-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Gstaad-Palace-bedroom-600x399.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></p>


Gstaad Palace, a wondrous Alpine resort getaway

Gstaad Palace: A stunning 5-star retreat set nestled in the gorgeous Swiss Alps

<p>Hot on the heels of the opening of the Rosewood Hong Kong hotel back in March, the luxury hotel group has just unveiled a whole new offering within the same complex – the sumptuous Rosewood Residences. Designed to cater for long-stay guests with impeccable taste, the property – which boasts a stunning 270-degree panoramic view of Victoria Harbour – is heralded as being a flagship destination for the Hong Kong-based hospitality group. While its lofty claim of representing “a paradigm shift for luxury residential living” may seem overly confident, it’s one that the Rosewood Residences truly delivers on.</p>
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<p>In all, 186 self-contained apartments are on offer, ranging from the 581sq.ft studios and the 1,109sq.ft one-bedrooms all the way to the four beautifully-appointed penthouse apartments perched atop the 64th floor that inhabit over 3,500sq.ft each. Intended to recreate the comforts of home while maintaining the utmost standards of opulent luxury, guests will be treated to a highly personalised service that caters to their every need, be it stocking the fridge with groceries, walking your prized pooch while you’re in the office, or doing your laundry free of charge, guaranteeing a truly hassle-free stay.</p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-47326" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Rosewood-Residences-Sumptuous-living-room.jpg" alt="Rosewood Residences - Sumptuous living room" width="700" height="466" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Rosewood-Residences-Sumptuous-living-room.jpg 700w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Rosewood-Residences-Sumptuous-living-room-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Rosewood-Residences-Sumptuous-living-room-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Rosewood-Residences-Sumptuous-living-room-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Rosewood-Residences-Sumptuous-living-room-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Rosewood-Residences-Sumptuous-living-room-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Rosewood-Residences-Sumptuous-living-room-600x399.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></p>
<p>With wellness clearly of paramount importance in the property’s design, every resident of the Rosewood Residences Hong Kong will be afforded access to a whole host of high-end facilities, including a state-of-the-art gym, a standalone personal trainer studio and a dedicated yoga space. The true crown jewel, though, is Club 53, a residents-only lounge area. The brainchild of visionary interior designer Tony Chi, the 53rd floor-set space features sumptuous double-height spaces with full views of Victoria Harbour. Here, guests are invited to partake in complimentary breakfasts or snacks, as well as refreshments from the well-stocked pantry, or simply curl up on one of the plush leather sofas with a good book to escape the pressures of everyday life.</p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-47323" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Rosewood-Residences-Indoor-pool.jpg" alt="Rosewood Residences - Indoor pool" width="700" height="466" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Rosewood-Residences-Indoor-pool.jpg 700w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Rosewood-Residences-Indoor-pool-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Rosewood-Residences-Indoor-pool-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Rosewood-Residences-Indoor-pool-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Rosewood-Residences-Indoor-pool-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Rosewood-Residences-Indoor-pool-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Rosewood-Residences-Indoor-pool-600x399.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></p>
<p>What’s more, a whole new level of wellness will be arriving this autumn in the form of Asaya, Rosewood’s signature integrated wellness concept. Set to occupy two whole floors, it will offer massage therapies, fitness activities, specially-catered food plans and much, much more.</p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-47325" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Rosewood-Residences-Spacious-bathroom.jpg" alt="Rosewood Residences - Spacious bathroom" width="700" height="466" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Rosewood-Residences-Spacious-bathroom.jpg 700w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Rosewood-Residences-Spacious-bathroom-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Rosewood-Residences-Spacious-bathroom-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Rosewood-Residences-Spacious-bathroom-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Rosewood-Residences-Spacious-bathroom-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Rosewood-Residences-Spacious-bathroom-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Rosewood-Residences-Spacious-bathroom-600x399.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></p>
<p>Speaking of this unique hospitality experience, Rosewood Hotel Group CEO, Sonia Cheng said: “Rosewood Residences adds a whole new facet to being ‘in residence’ and brings world class services and amenities to the guest experience. The specialised attention to detail and creating a bespoke experience for residents that emphasises privacy, security but also provides access and convenience – and of course, adding all the touches of home and customisation to a level not seen in serviced apartments – are the cornerstones of what makes the Rosewood Residences Hong Kong&#8230; the finest example of its kind worldwide.”</p>
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A Grand Address: A sneak peek at the newly-launched Rosewood Residences Hong Kong

<p>While Canada&#8217;s western&nbsp;provinces of&nbsp;British Columbia and Alberta may be the hot-spots for the cold winter seasons, mostly thanks to the Canadian Rockies, which provide some of the world&#8217;s most sought-after ski resorts and real-life snow globe views, it, however, would be an oversight to miss out on the beauty of BC&#8217;s summers.</p>
<p>Home to just about a dozen landscapes, British Columbia&#8217;s vast landmass includes rocky coastlines, sandy beaches, forests, lakes, mountains, inland deserts and grassy plains. Visitors with a love for nature are truly spoilt for choice when it comes to the great outdoors, and Canadian hospitality is no joke either, as the nation has been regarded as one of the <a href="https://www.nationalobserver.com/2016/06/09/news/canadas-friendliest-country-world">world&#8217;s friendliest </a><a href="https://www.nationalobserver.com/2016/06/09/news/canadas-friendliest-country-world">countries</a>.&nbsp;And so, for those who are perhaps a bit too accustomed to Hong Kong&#8217;s humid weather and are too scared to brave the West Coast&#8217;s cold, summer is the perfect time to pack your bags and finally see what British Columbia has to offer in its warmer months as temperatures rise to 20- to 30-degree Celsius.</p>
<p>However, to truly enjoy all that the province has to offer, it&#8217;s best to pay a visit to a place just as beautiful as the nature surrounding it. Below are our top picks of British Columbia&#8217;s luxury hotels.</p>
<h3>Wickaninnish Inn</h3>
<h4>Tofino, Vancouver Island</h4>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-45079" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/the-wickaninnish-inn.jpg" alt="British Columbia" width="700" height="466" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/the-wickaninnish-inn.jpg 700w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/the-wickaninnish-inn-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/the-wickaninnish-inn-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/the-wickaninnish-inn-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/the-wickaninnish-inn-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/the-wickaninnish-inn-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/the-wickaninnish-inn-600x399.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></p>
<p>Known for its prime location to watch storms on the water, the relaxed town of Tofino is situated to the south-west of Vancouver Island. Home to no more than 1,900 residents, this small town – tucked away from the bustling city of Vancouver – is a favourite to those looking for cool summers. Combining the island&#8217;s heritage with the elegant nature of the isle, <a href="https://www.wickinn.com/">Wickaninnish Inn</a> invites guests to get away from it all in its 75 deluxe guest room and suites. The inn has been operating for over sixty years now, and is lauded for its ecofriendly and green operations. It is, indeed, the perfect place for those looking to connect with nature via yoga classes and viewing the crashing waves.</p>
<h3><span style="line-height: inherit;">The Four Seasons</span></h3>
<h4>Whistler</h4>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-45076" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/four-seasons-whistler.jpg" alt="British Columbia" width="700" height="466" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/four-seasons-whistler.jpg 700w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/four-seasons-whistler-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/four-seasons-whistler-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/four-seasons-whistler-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/four-seasons-whistler-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/four-seasons-whistler-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/four-seasons-whistler-600x399.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></p>
<p>Just some 125kms north of Vancouver, Whistler is known for its&nbsp;alpine skiing and snowboarding in the winter, and mountain biking in the summer. A true family getaway, the glaciated town boasts a population of just barely 11,000, but hosts a staggering 3 million tourists each year. Found in the very heart of North America&#8217;s largest ski resort is&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.fourseasons.com/whistler/">The Four Seasons Whistler</a></strong>, an intimate hotel and lodge, dedicated to ensuring that guests experience the most from the nature, not just in winter, but also in the shorter summer months. So guests are spoilt for choice in terms of activities such as mountaineering, kayaking, horseback riding and zip trekking. Meanwhile, within its lush premises, sophisticated wooden rooms, complete with gas fireplaces and separate sitting areas beckon guests into the lap of luxury.</p>
<h3>Hume Hotel &amp; Spa</h3>
<h4>Nelson</h4>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-45078" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/hume.jpg" alt="British Columbia" width="700" height="466" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/hume.jpg 700w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/hume-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/hume-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/hume-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/hume-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/hume-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/hume-600x399.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></p>
<p>Nestled in the Selkirk Mountains, some 663kms north of Vancouver, Nelson is popularly known as &#8220;The Queen City&#8221;, and a long-preferred destination within the province due to its&nbsp;impressive collection of restored heritage buildings from the glory days of the region&#8217;s silver rush. Now known for its hippiesque culture and an organic and natural lifestyle, Nelson is a particular kind of paradise for anyone looking to escape the office grind and get enter the gateway to back-country. Promising visitors a home away from home is the now 121 year-old&nbsp;<a href="https://www.humehotel.com/">Hume Hotel and Spa</a>, a hotel harbouring a rich history with live-music venues, cosy dining settings and, of course, Canadian charm.</p>
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<p><em>Text: <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="mailto:bailey@itotalmedia.com">Bailey Atkinson</a></span></em></p>


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