LR Luxury Travel The Boulders, a Waldorf Astoria resort, is famous for its quirky topography where massive ochre rock formations seem to have been dropped helter-skelter from the heavens in the middle of the Sonoran desert. It's absolutely other-worldly. e grounds are expansive, but you can travel everywhere by golf cart if you want to discover all the wildlife inhabiting the rocky outback: rabbits, quail, hummingbirds, cardinals, and of course, coyotes! In fact, this is where the coyote rule for golf originated. (If a coyote steals your ball, you get a free drop!) But there are also paved paths throughout for exploration on foot or you can reserve a bicycle on site. As for accommodations, the best way to describe them is where e Flintstones meet the Rockefellers. Bedrock-type stone dwellings - casitas, villas, and haciendas - t seamlessly into the odd landscape and are outtted inside with über deluxe amenities and wood-burning replaces. (e desert temps can drop drastically at night.) Touted as one of the top ten golf and tennis resorts in the US, e Boulders boasts two 72 LuxuryReportMagazine.com The Boulders A Surreal Spa Escape ©www.theboulders.com championship-level Jay Morrish courses and eight tennis courts with four dierent playing surfaces. But we weren't there to be active; we were there to get pampered at their famous Golden Door Spa. e impressive spa complex is stand-alone and comprehensive with its own adult-only pool, organic garden, a myriad of treatment rooms, and even a full-size tepee and labyrinth for authentic shamanic journeys inspired by the ancient Hopi Indians. ere's also a Japanese ofuro bath, a movement studio, a watsu for "back-to-the-womb" experiences, a beauty salon, and a tness centre. And they also oer astrological soul readings. One of the signature treatments I thoroughly enjoyed was a massage with hot AND cold stones applied in tandem - invigorating and relaxing at once. Culinary options range from fun and funky Tex-Mex like the Spotted Donkey (they make their own top-notch tequila), to grills, health cafes and upscale dining spots. And it's absolutely tting that e Boulders is located in Carefree, Arizona, because aer a few days there you can't help but be absolutely carefree. Visit www.theboulders.com. SUSAN CAMPBELL

LR Education Report Expanding Your Expressiveness Discover a New World Right Outside Your Door "S peak a new language so that the world will be a new world." is was the advice of Rumi, the thirteenth-century Su poet. His words seem especially pertinent in Montreal today, with its rich diversity of cultures and languages. Consider, for example, the experience of one American woman. "I've lived in Montreal for several years, but only recently got over my hesitation to speak French," she says. "Now, it's as if the city itself is more vibrant, more alive... as if I'm able to drink more deeply from all that Montreal has to oer." Her inspiration came from Culture & Language Connections, a local language school with a unique emphasis on conversation. With the smallest class sizes in Montreal and lessons developed according to personal learning patterns, CLC is unusually eective at helping people speak a new language with ease. e school's core oerings are French, English, Japanese and Spanish, available either at the school or at your home or oce. Within their beautiful, sun-lled facilities in the heart of Monkland Village in NDG, you'll nd a lively mix of 74 LuxuryReportMagazine.com Gordon Ramsay Steak ©www.clcmontreal.com local learners as well as people from around the world who come for several months of intensive lessons. For CLC's founder, Arnel Javier, it's about more than language lessons, though. "Human connection is why we exist," he says. "It gives us meaning and purpose. Language is a tool that helps facilitate this connection." With all their emphasis on community and connection, there's something almost tangibly dierent about CLC. ey say it "feels like home, no matter where you're from." It's this nurturing environment that gives people the courage to experiment with new sounds and vocabulary. It seems that it's also the kind of rare, precious culture that helps people discover themselves along the way. To experience CLC for yourself, drop in any aernoon Monday to ursday for one of the free "tea times," when anyone is welcome to come practice their language. You'll nd them at 4260 Avenue Girouard, #350, near the Villa Maria metro station. Perhaps you, too, will discover a new world in Montreal - and in yourself. Visit www.clcmontreal.com . MICHELLE HOLLIDAY

LR Infiniti Report Infiniti IPL G Convertible Alert the presses! With its recent release this past spring, the 2013 IPL G Convertible became the second model in the Inniti Performance Line. is vehicle unleashes performance from a new perspective, and can literally take your breath away with its a top-down, wide-open, wind-in-your-face capabilities. e new IPL G Convertible combines seductive style with a highly engaging driving experience. For the engine-lovers out there, the 3.7-litre V6 engine's management system has been recalibrated through air-fuel mixture and ignition timing optimization, raising the maximum horsepower output point from 7,000 rpm to 7,400. Moreover, the IPL G generates 343 horsepower - an increase of 18 horsepower over the non-IPL G Convertible models - and 273 lb- of torque. e enhancements over the stock G Convertible are not limited to engine performance only, however. is line focuses on total vehicle performance, meaning you don't need to have your head under the hood or be racing at 200 kph to appreciate it. A sight to behold, with beautiful 76 LuxuryReportMagazine.com Your Road Starts Here 2013 IPL G Convertible ©www.inniti.ca color treatments, rich leather seats, and aluminum trim, pedals and footrest, the model also boasts a dramatic front bumper/fascia design with integrated fog lights and black nishers, sculpted side sills and chrome exhaust tips. e exclusive 19-inch IPL split 7-spoke graphite- nish wheels and low-prole W-rated Bridgestone Potenza RE050A performance tires provide a condent stance and road-ready attitude. Adding to the ultimate driving experience are a 13-speaker Bose® Open Air sound system, climate-controlled front seats, voice recognition for audio navigation, memory system for the driver's seat, steering wheel and outside mirrors. So in the beautiful summer months that Montrealers hold so dear, whether it be rolling top-down through the streets of downtown, with the music of the city's festivals as your soundtrack, or taking a well-deserved weekend jaunt to your country home, with the wind in your hair and sun warming your face, the Inniti IPL G Convertible will make all of your experiences that much sweeter. Visit www.inniti.ca.

The 2013 Infiniti JX Delicious Inspiration at Every Turn T he innovative 7-passenger crossover Inniti JX has just shaken up the status quo by joining the Inniti line-up this past spring. As a fresh, bold alternative to the many avours of vanilla currently dominating the luxury crossover segment, the all-new Inniti JX has been designed to excel in every way. I'd say this model is denitely a Mocha Coee Heath Bar Crunch... with whipped cream and a cherry on top. One of the major dierences between the Inniti JX and other luxury crossovers starts with the idea that 7-passenger seating should actually and easily welcome all seven passengers. ere should be good visibility from every seat, easy access to all rows, and practical access to the cargo area. Where other crossovers fail, the new JX passes with ying colours. ere are nearly six inches of 2nd row seat travel - allowing legroom and cargo space to be conveniently adjusted between the 2nd and 3rd rows as needed. e 3rd row isn't the typical penalty box either, with ample headroom and knee room for adults or children. With a long wheelbase and short overhangs, as well as a low rooine that doesn't compromise 77 LuxuryReportMagazine.com Infiniti Report LR 2013 Inniti JX ©www.inniti.ca interior headroom, the platform provides the benets of a large family passenger vehicle without the usual exterior styling restrictions. e aerodynamic shape of the new JX not only enhances fuel economy but also adds to its style. So what does this all mean? is isn't the boxy minivan of your childhood. Long gone are the days when you had to sacrice style for practicality. Combining modern design with a touch of warmth, the new JX exterior is highlighted by the dramatic, double-arch front grille/headlight shape, double-wave hood, and crescent-cut D-pillar and greenhouse design. In a word, it's gorgeous. As if that wasn't enough, the new model also boasts RearView Monitor®, eight cupholders and six bottle holders, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, six-speaker audio system, USB Connection Port for iPod® interface, XM® Satellite Radio, power windows with one-touch up/down, power door locks with automatic locking feature, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shi knob, and more. e verdict? Forget the vanilla. e new Inniti JX is a luxurious, spacious ride that has seriously upped the ante for the crossover competition. Visit www.inniti.ca.

LR Real Estate Report Béatrice Baudinet Y ou seldom cross paths with people who avidly enjoy their job. ere are those that may claim to, but only a few can convince others eortlessly of any such claim. Béatrice Baudinet falls into the elite category of those few. It only takes a few minutes of talking with her to know that her ardour and enthusiasm for real estate is genuine and personal. Baudinet pours her heart and soul into her work, and success has followed her career as a real estate agent every step of the way. A bona de native of Westmount, her extensive expertise seems to fall on her very own district and its adjacent boroughs. However, Baudinet does follow her clientele wherever they need to go, whether Nuns' Island, or in the nascent part of her career, to remote Repentigny. Her clientele has grown and blossomed based on veritable repeat referrals. Before discovering her love for real estate, Baudinet worked on and o in the service industry, taking pleasure in building relationships and rening client satisfaction. In the early 90s, she and her husband started up a recycling company, a novel idea at the time, and later on successfully sold the business. A mother of ve, she waited until her children were older to dedicate herself to the real estate industry. at being said, though, she has always been involved in property investment. Married almost twenty-ve years to a general contractor-investor, she has owned properties and pays close attention to the emotional psychology behind weighty purchases. Béatrice Baudinet, hands-on and ecient in multi-tasking, is always up for the challenge. With an impressive portfolio mix of commercial, residential 78 LuxuryReportMagazine.com "It doesn't feel like work." Béatrice Baudinet ©www.baudinet.ca and even rental properties, she is engaged and industrious at her job. Her advice to potential sellers and buyers is to nd an agent that you feel completely at ease with. It is important to look for one that listens and understands your needs, and at the same time is accessible and honest with you. Baudinet believes that sometimes agents take on too many clients and end up leaving them stranded or feeling in some ways abandoned. She is also a strong believer in open houses, a necessary inconvenience for sellers. Béatrice Baudinet is a dedicated agent and promises to be there from A-Z. It is a lifestyle career that she has gladly chosen, and one that she even admits has become a thriving addiction. Visit www.baudinet.ca. CHANTALLE BOTZAS