Anywhere Everywhere Making Ordinary Travel, Extraordinary
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]