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Summer Boating in Vancouver
The locals’ intimate connection with the sea likely began when Squamish and Musqueam peoples first dipped their paddles into Burrard Inlet’s rich waters. Yet visitors to Vancouver’s harbour tend to distance themselves from the ocean, although boating is sometimes easier (and more scenic) than driving crowded streets.
The easiest, quickest and most inexpensive way to cruise [...]
Tea Time in Victoria British Columbia
In the late 1700’s Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford and one of Queen Victoria’s ladies-in-waiting, experienced a sinking feeling in the late afternoon. Inviting friends to join her for a fortifying additional afternoon meal (small cakes, bread-and-butter sandwiches, assorted sweets and, of course, tea) she unknowingly created the tradition of Afternoon Tea.
When the British [...]
Staying in Sausalito, California
Just minutes over the Golden Gate Bridge the hidden hotspot Sausalito awaits. Incorporated in 1893 by Spanish Explorers, the town covers a mere two and one half miles but keeps travellers engaged with its historic harbour, unique shops and numerous galleries.
Although satisfying as a day trip from San Francisco, to really enjoy Sausalito and its [...]
The Unexpected Spa Day
Like any good traveller, I always have an idea of what I want to do and see before I leave for a place; the restaurants that sound fabulous, the off the path sites, the great hotels to stay in. But also like any good traveller, I leave my itinerary and mind open to doing new [...]
Kimpton arrives in Whistler BC
When the leaves turn colour and a slight nip hits the air, I feel myself wanting to find a perfect fall getaway somewhere in the mountains. Somewhere where I can relax, recharge and feel a million miles away while actually having everything I need just outside my hotel door. It seems the Summit Lodge in [...]
Hotel Shopping
During numerous hotel says I’ve often wished that I could bring the hotel room home with me. Apparently, I’m not the only one.
Hotels like The Ritz Carlton in Singapore and The Bellagio in Las Vegas are no longer just selling souvenirs; they’re selling rooms. From mattresses to duvets, and toiletries to tissue holders, travelers are [...]
Creativity Explored, San Francisco
Grabbing my hand, she said, “Come on, to the back. That’s where the magic happens.” Andrea Scher, a San Francisco artist and jewellery designer, led me to the back warehouse at Creativity Explored, a hidden jewel located in San Francisco’s Mission district.
Although I’d come to San Francisco fresh from art history class hoping to show [...]
Pacific Palisades Hotel, Vancouver
In a city where stylish hotels have become the norm, Vancouver’s Pacific Palisades could easily be just another hotel. Luckily for guests, it’s not.
This boutique hotel’s sleek, sexy and hip decor sets it apart, and it offers a much-needed break from the ordinary.
The lobby plays coffee-shop cool jazz and bright yellows and apple greens with [...]