Those little bottles of shampoo and hand cream you’ve used at hotels have definitely grown up over the years. I can remember traveling when I was younger, staying at hotels » Read More
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BRITISH COLUMBIA/LUXURY HOTELS
December 9, 2015
Tofino’s Long Beach Lodge Resort is situated on a fine stretch of beach (Cox Bay) just down the road from the Wickaninnish Inn. I settled into a deluxe king bedroom » Read More
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November 23, 2015
Heading into the St. Regis Hotel for us often means an after-work pint at the Bar and Grill. Lately though, it’s gotten our attention after hearing about the Edwardian style » Read More
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October 8, 2015
The Mere Hotel, a sleek modern hotel with 67 rooms, sits right on Winnipeg, Manitoba’s Red River. Opened just a year and a half ago, its well-lit lobby’s flanked by an electronic » Read More
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October 30, 2014
Sandes of Time B&B, a historic home located in the Milwaukie suburb of SE Portland (built from 1904 to 1907), has been fully restored and renovated to include four guest » Read More
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BRITISH COLUMBIA/LUXURY HOTELS
May 8, 2014
When I stayed at the Hotel Grand Pacific in Victoria, BC last year, I featured the amenities, dining, service, and attention to detail in the rooms and throughout the hotel. » Read More
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BRITISH COLUMBIA/LUXURY HOTELS
June 4, 2013
I was recently pampered with a two-night stay at luxurious Hastings House on Salt Spring Island. While I’ve been to Salt Spring several times, I had yet to enjoy this » Read More
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May 27, 2013
The Adobe Grand Villas have a secluded feeling even though the Adobe-styled deluxe B&B is located a few minutes off roadway 89A leading into Sedona. The first thing that greets » Read More
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May 23, 2013
The Kimpton Palomar Phoenix is just under a year old, located in the heart of downtown. If you’re not familiar with the Kimpton chain, they’re an artful collection of hotels » Read More
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BRITISH COLUMBIA/LUXURY HOTELS
February 13, 2013
The Hotel Grand Pacific is situated right along the Victoria harbour. It’s a beautiful, stylish, and welcoming hotel right from the moment you step into the lobby. The front desk » Read More
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November 29, 2012
Astoria’s Cannery Pier Hotel has a unique location, literally 600 feet into the Columbia River’s shipping channel. This hotel’s all about the enjoyment of the river. Floor-to-ceiling windows face out » Read More
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November 14, 2012
Part of our weekend Taste of Tulalip experience was a two night stay at the Tulalip Resort and Casino in Washington State. “In 1855, with the signing of the Point » Read More
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October 3, 2012
The James Hotel served as home base for my short week in Saskatoon as I toured the city for the first time. The James is Saskatoon’s newest luxury boutique hotel » Read More