SOMEWHERE OUT THERE
Plan your dream getaway—in Canada or abroad— based on your vacation personality.
UPPER EAST SIDE VIBES WITHOUT THE STUFFINESS HOME TURF
Once-sleepy Prince Edward County has become the Hamptons of Ontario—think luxury wineries, boutique hotels (we’re partial to the newly opened Airbnb Lyttleton in P.E.C.) and farmto-table restaurants.
FAR AND AWAY
Napa Valley, your parents’ fave vacation spot, just got... cool? From pool parties and gin tasting at Solage, a part of the Auberge Resorts Collection, to open-air wine tasting and bocce ball at Ashes & Diamonds, there’s plenty to please the millennial traveller.
WHAT TO PACK
A jacket. The nighttime can get chilly.
LOUNGING IS FOR THE WEAK HOME TURF
Into sightseeing? Try Victoria. Long overshadowed by neighbouring Vancouver, the city is having a moment, especially for foodies. The plush Courtney Room restaurant just opened at the Magnolia Hotel & Spa; Hotel Rialto relaunched its restaurant as steak house Veneto Kitchen + Bar; and craft brewers like Phillips Brewing & Malting Co. are taking over. Bring your appetite.
FAR AND AWAY
Tbilisi, Georgia, has it all: a thriving fashion scene, nightlife that rivals Ibiza’s and rich food (our style editor loves the khachapuri— salty fresh cheese baked into flaky dough). See it before it’s overrun by tourists.
WHAT TO PACK
Playing the tourist is hard on the feet. Save the heels for Vegas.
POOL, MARGARITA, CAITLIN MORAN’S LATEST
HOME TURF While not new new, Sparkling Hill Resort in the Okanagan Valley remains one of Canada’s best. Those views mean you don’t feel guilty for never leaving the infinity pool, and, if you’re up for a little self-care, it now offers wellness and relationship-healing packages.
FAR AND AWAY
Save the Caribbean allinclusives for dreary February. Instead, embrace the upscalecottage vibes of Vermont’s Twin Farms, which is just three hours away from Montreal.
WHAT TO PACK
Comfort is key for lounging lakeside.
HEAL THYSELF WITH LUXURY HOME TURF
Ocean House, the newly opened high-end wilderness lodge located in the remote rainforests of Haida Gwaii, will ensure you feel 250-percent more relaxed the moment you set foot on the island. Then come the full-service spa, invigorating hikes, fresh seafood and, you guessed it, euphoria.
FAR AND AWAY
Name a celebrity and she’s probably been to VivaMayr, a luxury medical and detox centre in the Austrian Alps (which opened its second location a few years back). Warning: This is an intense fitness and wellness program, so if you’re seeking a cushy vacay, try elsewhere.
WHAT TO PACK
Wellness and athleisure go hand in hand.