Staycations are a great way to add some variety to your life without a great expense. Faced with a rather uneventful New Year’s Eve we took the opportunity to check into the Sheraton Vancouver Airport in Richmond. The recently renovated former Richmond Inn, has been nicely updated but maintains the spacious rooms that an older building…
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On Ice at The Fairmont Empress
Victoria is known for its Christmas celebrations, the whole of downtown lights up for the season and The Fairmont Empress is always the heart of the festivities. This year, the iconic hotel is adding a new festive feature with the addition of a skating rink on the hotel’s front lawn overlooking Victoria Harbour. From November…
Insider Deal – $79 Summit Lodge Whistler
Looking to get away from the Halloween mayhem? I’ve been given an amazing offer, for my readers, from the Summit Lodge & Spa Boutique Hotel in Whistler. Just $79/night for reservations and stays until November 2nd. The luxurious boutique property is the perfect place for a getaway; spacious rooms with kitchenettes, soaker tubs, fireplaces, balconies and…
The Loden Hotel leaps to the top
Vancouver is home to a wide array of fine luxury hotels and city resorts, from the global brands of Shangri-la, Rosewood and Fairmont to the many fine, independent boutique properties. Each year Condé Nast Traveler survey’s its readership to come up with their favourite properties around the globe. This year, The Loden Hotel Vancouver has…
Woof Weekend at Westin Whistler
The Westin Resort & Spa, Whistler has always been dog friendly but the upcoming Woof Weekend takes it to a whole new level. October 17 – 19, 2014 The Westin Resort & Spa is going to the dogs with its first annual Woof Weekend, in support of Whistler Animals Galore Shelter. The Westin Heavenly Dog…
Find Harmony at the Westin Grand
Recently The Westin Grand Hotel in downtown Vancouver renovated their penthouse suite and along with VanCity Buzz held a contest to name the luxury suite – I was fortunate enough to win a night stay in the room with the name “Harmony Suite”, a fit with the property’s other musical themed meeting rooms; The Symphony,…
The Westin Grand Pop Up Patio returns for Summer
Looking for Heavenly oasis above the hustle and bustle of the city this summer? Make your way up to the #PopUpPatio at the Westin Grand Hotel on Robson Street. The sun soaked poolside terrace has once again been turned into a cosmopolitan summertime oasis, a perfect place to sip a Cosmopolitan and soak up some…