I recently discovered something that surprised me. I am still in love with France. I thought we had broken up after one expensive, strike-ridden trip too many. So I stayed away for a few years, only to return somewhat ... ( more...)
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Ann Weighs In: Le Coup de Foudre
Posted on July 27, 2011 by admin
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Ann Weighs In: Life at Sea
Posted on July 20, 2011 by admin
Occasionally I have to pinch myself because our Siren life is so nice. A recent trip required not a pinch so much as a full body VICE, tightly twisted. Because sometimes I have to say…REALLY? Our Tradewinds Cruise started ... ( more...)
Posted in Ann Weighs In Tagged Ann Layton, Caribbean Sailing, Guadeloupe, Isle des Saints, Magnus Lewin, Paul Alexander, Shawn Hewson, TradeWinds, TradeWinds Cruise Club, TradeWinds Experience | Comments are off for this post
Ann Weighs In: When my baby smiles at me I go to Rio
Posted on July 11, 2011 by admin
Siren’s fearless leader Ann has had a year of diverse and exciting adventures so far. The title of this post refers to a song by Peter Allen, I Go To Rio, which Ann was highly entertained by before her trip ... ( more...)
Posted in Ann Weighs In Tagged Ann Layton, Copacabana Beach, Ihle Grande, PortoBay Hotel, Rio, Rio de Janeiro | Comments are off for this post
Argentina: Pining for Las Pampas
Posted on May 02, 2011 by admin
Siren Communication’s Ann Layton recollects her adventures after spending a month in Argentina. Years ago, a friend of mine who had some bad news to break to me said the following: “We started a fire ... ( more...)
Posted in Ann Weighs In Tagged Alejandra and Jeronimo de Miguel, Ann Layton, Argentina, Buenos Aires, Mendoza, Palermo, Racing Club Soccer, South America, Vendimia Wine Festival | Comments are off for this post
Up In The Air with Ann Layton
Posted on April 19, 2011 by admin
We are excited to share the travel tips of our fearless leader whose unruffled approach to flying impresses all who encounter it. Each of us has learned countless tips for travelling with style, humour and verve from Ann on our ... ( more...)
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Ann Weighs In: The Year of Living Dangerously
Posted on November 09, 2010 by admin
A few years ago, I was in Barbados with Shinan Govani for Tropical Storm Lily. After the worst passed, we ventured out in the rain, scooted around downed power lines and made our way to the only restaurant we could ... ( more...)
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Siren Sweats: Life is a Beach (or at least a really great pool)
Posted on October 29, 2010 by admin
Written by Siren President Ann Layton from Siren’s Barbados headquarters I have never liked the gym. I have tried to like it. I have bought all sorts of cute gym outfits over the years, spent countless dollars on completely unused ... ( more...)
Posted in Ann Weighs In, Siren Sweats, The Crane Resort Tagged Ann Layton, Barbados, La Mamounia, Marbella Club, Marrakech, The Crane | Comments are off for this post
Ann Weighs In: TIFF Night #1
Posted on September 22, 2010 by admin
I am writing this from Cutters Rum Shack in Barbados. This may seem like a counter-intuitive place for a detox, but Cutters also has great lattes, free wifi and right now, the radio playing “You’re still the one” by 70’s ... ( more...)
Posted in Ann Weighs In Tagged Ann Layton, Charles Khabouth, Ciara Hunt, Innis&Gunn, Luksusowa, TIFF, Two Oceans, Ultra Supper Club | Comments are off for this post
Ann Weighs In: The Lazy Boy Weekend
Posted on August 30, 2010 by admin
I have no idea how the Canadian summer manages to end so abruptly every year, but it does. One minute you are happily sipping cocktails on your dock getting so hot you have to jump in the lake every ten ... ( more...)
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Ann Weighs In: An Evening Worthy of Fitzgerald
Posted on August 24, 2010 by admin
This weekend I had the privilege of attending a private birthday celebration in honour of Shawn Kimel at the family’s Lake Simcoe estate. The grounds are directly out of Fitzgerald – I immediately felt like a party-goer in “The Great ... ( more...)
Posted in Ann Weighs In Tagged Amoryn Engel, Global News, Leslie Roberts, National Post, Nicholas Mellamphy, Shawn Kimel, The Great Gatsby, The Room | Comments are off for this post
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