In our fourth volume, the ever growing Pelican Club team takes you to the far corners of the world, from the history and beauty of Cambodia to the mesmerizing Zannier hotel. We tell you about two new luxury additions to the Aegean Sea: One&Only Aesthesis and Kea. Jet off to Paris with our expertise on enjoying a bustling city with the kids in tow or indulge in our favourite British Countryside Manors. We journey back in time on Belmond’s Venice-Simplon-Orient-Express, speaking to hospitality legend Pascal Deyrolle. We also share our experience at Miraval Wellness retreats in Arizona and the importance of a little self-care. Last but not least, we share the story of a close friend, Franco Stalteri whose company has brought food & wine enthusiasts in our home city of Toronto together.

In Volume 3, explore a family-run luxury property in the Bavarian Alps that played host to the G7 summit, and let us take you on the most pampered Safaris with our partners, Singita. Detox, relax and rejuvenate at the Blue Lagoon in Iceland. We introduce you to our close friend Friedrich & his father, Count Rudi, two hoteliers who are leaders in hospitality and service. We also visit some of our favourite lodges in the United States and taste the delicious flavours of Mole and Mezcal in Mexico. We introduce a new category of travel, and share the incredible work being done at Canada’s Fogo Island Inn to preserve its heritage and remain sustainable. We also discover the intriguing nation of Bhutan and delve deep into their Himalayan history and culture.

Dive into the spectacular wellness retreat, Joali Being in The Maldives for top to toe rejuvenation for the mind and body. Indulge in royal splendour at one of our handpicked French Chateaux. Explore Egypt onboard a traditional Dhabiya boat cruising down the Nile with your Egyptologist and hopping ashore to visit ancient tombs and historical monuments. Enjoy one of the finest martinis at the number one bar in the world and read about the life changing experience of trekking through the spectacular Patagonian hills on horseback. We learn about the extraordinary women of La Chureca, Nicaragua, the largest waste dump in Central America and the inspiring story of an entrepreneur who is helping break the cycle of poverty. All little opportunities to showcase some of our favourite places from different perspectives.

In this issue, we set the scene so that you can step off a luxury yacht onto a glacier in the arctic, or meet a chef that will take you to forage in a rice field and then prepare a meal with you. Watch your kids learn traditional crafts from Maasai tribesmen and meet a ‘master storyteller’, who highlights the difficult past a city has faced. All unique opportunities to see this magnificent planet from different perspectives.