Not so long ago, a trip to the Hawaiian Islands was considered an exotic, farflung journey. However, our perspective has changed, especially with the first direct flights from Montréal to Honolulu starting in December 2021. Given that the archipelago is 4350 kilometres from Vancouver and an 11.5‑hour flight from Montréal, it is reasonable to ask, “Why travel so far?” And those in the know will surely answer that once you get there, you will understand.

Raised in a prominent artistic family, confronted with tragedy at a young age, Karine Martin has channelled all her energy into becoming stronger, braver, and better. Years passed before she reconnected with her first passion for the arts and the creative process —a passion that continues to sustain her to this day.

A look at the amazing evolution of Louis Vuitton leather goods. With a prestigious history of iconic, refined creations, the brand has nonetheless remained closely associated with travel.

Jean-Claude Lussier has made photography into an art that captures an instant, a movement, or a look, offering the viewer a measure of eternity.

Full disclosure: Having known Mélissa Lambert her whole life —she is my sister's daughter— I had a front-row seat when she started her company Lambert Design in 2017. I thought it was a very daring move at the time, as she had no expertise in the field. However, I was forgetting her determination, audacity and communication skills!