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T R AV E L G A L L E R Y
Travel expert Cynthia David provides updates on the tourism industry in this curated collection that appears in every issue —
TRAVEL NEWS YOU CAN USE
OLD SPACES HAVE A NEW LEASE ON LIFE IN CALGARY, ALBERTA
as part of a citywide focus on sustainability. In the heart of downtown,
15,794 square metres of unused office space has been transformed into
the Element by Westin hotel. Old homes in the charming Marda Loop
neighbourhood, meanwhile, are being upcycled into boutique shops
and restaurants including Dopo, serving modern Italian cuisine. Cal-
gary’s craft distillery scene is also honouring its past. The Currie
Barracks, which housed army stables in the mid-1930s, now houses
the Burwood Distillery, while True Wild Distilling has transformed a
1911 power station into Alberta’s largest craft distillery. From historic
staircases to repurposed boat materials, every element tells Calgary’s
story. TourismCalgary.com
THE MOST EXCLUSIVE ACCOMMODATION IN MUNICH IS NOW
available for booking. Managed by Kempinski Hotels, the Royal
Residence at Nymphenburg Palace offers guests full access to the
sumptuous 836-square-metres villa spread over three floors. It fea-
tures four bedrooms, seven bathrooms, three living rooms filled with
priceless art, a dining room set with famous Nymphenburg porcelain,
kitchen, home cinema and wine cellar. A private garden with majolica
terrace holds 100 guests. Breakfast, airport transfers, 24/7 butler ser-
vice and use of a chauffeured limousine are included throughout your
stay. The Royal Residence can also be rented for exclusive weddings,
meetings and events. Overnight accommodation starts from $26,250
US per night. reservation.nymphenburg@kempinski.com
O R I E N T E X P R E SS CO R I N T H I A N, T H E WO R L D ’S L A RG E ST
sailing yacht, will take to the open sea in June, tracing a course
through the French and Italian Rivieras, jewels of the Mediterranean
and Adriatic. A triumph of artistry and innovation, the Corinthian’s
three tilting, rotating masts harness the wind so efficiently the vessel
requires less conventional fuel. An AI-driven detection system mini-
mizes the risk of colliding with marine mammals, while dynamic
positioning technology eliminates the need for an anchor to save the
seabed. Reserve your journey at orient-express.com/en/sailing-yachts
HOSPITALITY MEETS CONTEMPORARY ART AT THE NEW
SonoLux Art Hotel in Old Montréal, part of the Epik Collection.
Located in the historic 1914 National Trust building near Notre Dame
Basilica, the 36-room boutique hotel immerses guests in art with
sculpture, sound and visual installations. Twice yearly the common
areas host art exhibitions. Menus and decor at main-floor LUMI
restaurant will complement each exhibition. Subterra, a hidden
underground lounge, entertains with music and performances, while
guests sip cocktails and sample the curated menu. Sonolux.ca/en
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PHOTOS: TYLER HILL/BURWOOD DISTILLERY | KEMPINSKI HOTELS | ORIENT EXPRESS | SONOLUX | HOTEL CASTELL ZUOZ | AIRE ANCIENT BATHS | EL LUGAR