By Paula Conway

Having never seen a Fazioli piano before, I was stunned when I nearly walked into one inside the new Fairmont Pacific Rim. Perhaps I shouldn’t have been so surprised, because Vancouver is full of one incredible gem after another. Still, a close encounter with a handmade Fazioli — arguably, the greatest grand piano in the world, with only 100 made every year — in this Canadian hotel lobby was quite the shocker.

And as nobody was playing her when we met, I furtively strolled over to tickle the ivories — not so much to produce music as so I could proudly say I had touched such a treasure.

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By Linda Stasi

History provides the best endorsement for Assisi, a small town in Central Italy’s Umbria region. It’s the famous 13th-century birthplace of St. Francis, founder of the Franciscan religious order and Patron Saint of Italy. Here’s what you won’t learn by watching Jeopardy: Francis’s Dad was a cloth merchant (think latter-day Gianni Versace), meaning the local shopping scene has probably been good for a really, really long time.

So, what’s there to do in Assisi these days?

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By: Kelley Vick and William P. Brown

Dads are travelers, too. Whether it’s a special occasion or just a reminder of how you love going on adventures with your pop, a trip together can create one of the most memorable times you’ll ever share. With that in mind, here are our top ten ideas for making sure you become your father’s favorite travel companion.

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