At the recent World Airport 2011 in Copenhagen, airport hotels were recognized for the first time and Fairmont Vancouver Airport was awarded “Best Airport Hotel – North America”. On a recent overnight at the hotel the reason for this award was evident, it’s a great property – a blissful oasis within the hustle of busy…
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YouTube Star of the Month – April 2011
With the recent meteoric viral take-off of Rebecca Black’s “Friday” video it got some friends and I discussing how and why do some singers make it and others (more worthy) do not. YouTube is full of amazing (often un-signed) singers putting themselves out there for the public to see and hear while they hope for…
Top 10 Transit Etiquette Do’s & Don’ts
According to @Travelsmart.ca, since the Olympics 50 more people take transit each minute. As fuel prices rise higher and higher, more people are opting for transit for the first time. We, regular users welcome the new travellers as they’ll help keep service levels high and fares lower but perhaps a few tips on how to…
The Fairmont Empress – April is “Royal Month”
I recently had an opportunity to follow in the footsteps of royalty as I spent the night at the historic Fairmont Empress in Victoria. In 1919, Edward, Prince of Wales danced until dawn in the Crystal Ballroom and in 1939 parents of our current Queen, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth attended a luncheon at…
Top 10 Sporting Event Etiquette Do’s & Don’ts
Of all public spectator events this is the one time you’re invited to be boisterous and loud but still there are ways to make it fun to have fun! 1. DO arrive early…the beer line-ups are long and you don’t want to miss the start of the game. 2. DON’T arrive drunk. It’s great to…
Top 10 Theatre (musical/play) Etiquette Do’s & Don’ts
In our continuing series of Top 10 Do’s & Don’ts we come to Theatre, although similar to going to the movies Theatre does have it’s own etiquette so everyone enjoys the show. 1. DO arrive on time, you may not be allowed to enter the auditorium if you’re late. 2. DON’T need to be overdressed,…
The Martha Stewart Show
After our day trip adventure to The Ellen Show in November, my friend May applied for tickets for other shows to give us an excuse to make other mini adventures. This time is took us New York City and The Martha Stewart Show. Although the trip itself was longer the experience at the taping was much…