Born in Montreal and now based just outside of Toronto in Oakville, Ontario, I’ve been lucky enough to experience some of the finer things in life, from visiting arguably the most high-end resort in the world on Laucala Island in Fiji, to sampling legendary Burgundy wines, and from teeing it up and the most jaw-dropping golf courses in existence to interviewing celebrities with similar passions. As the founder of The Lush Life, I want to share these experiences—good and bad—with those who like to squeeze the most out of life. And remember: You don’t have to be rich to enjoy these experiences yourself. The Lush Life will keep readers informed of exceptional deals to be had in travel, wine and golf. We’re in the memory-making business here, after all, and that crosses all income brackets.
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Are you a professional golfer or a beginner? Somewhere in between? Whatever your handicap, The Lush Life will provide the latest news on golf gear and events, not to mention the courses and destinations where you absolutely need to tee it up before you die. And we’ll provide an annual look at both the best courses in Ontario and around the world, as well as the best values!
Travel Reviews
Planning your next vacation? Or do you just want to see where the rich and famous hang out on holiday? From hot spots in the Caribbean to cool boutique hotels around the world, to humble B&Bs in Niagara wine country, we’ve got it all. Using extensive video, photography and detailed travelogues, our honest reviews will show you what you need to know—from a walk through your hotel room, to what the breakfast buffet looks like, to views of the beach from every angle. Want to know the destination experiences that are not to be missed, and which are to be avoided? We’ve got you covered.
Wine Reviews
Looking for that 95-rated vintage to add to your collection? Reviews on the newest releases and hottest trends in wine & spirits? How about the best values in the world for under $18. We’ve got something for every budget and every taste. And we’ll also keep you up to date on coming events that wine & spirits enthusiasts will not want to miss.
Recent Posts
I was invited to lunch last month at Capra’s Kitchen in Mississauga, where charismatic owner and chef Massimo Capra showed off a variety of his restaurant’s delectable antipasti menu items…
Maximillian Riedel surveys his company’s Veloce wine glass collection. Why don’t all athletes have the same footwear? After all, you can golf in a tennis shoe, and you can sprint…
I’ve been evaluating a couple of products on the golf front this past month—both of which help you bring your game into better focus, if you’ll pardon the pun. The…
Next year marks a big fat 60th anniversary in Chianti country. It was June 21, 1965 that Sir Gualtiero Armando Nunzi united with a group of 17 winegrowers under the…
There’s a lot of history in the glass when talking about Glenelly Estate, with a French twist at the end. Situated in the heart of South Africa’s Stellenbosch wine region,…
I do love finding wines for under $20 that I’d rate 89 or higher. Here’s a pair of new releases that easily qualify—a Greek and Chilean white, both of which…