Imagine sipping a glass of award-winning wine on a panoramic terrace amidst a 65-acre estate winery. You and your travel companions are the only guests. And apart from the owner’s home and a well-stocked tasting room and wine cellar, the property is yours to explore. This exclusive experience is available at the Blue Grouse Winery …
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With 38 flights covering close to 90,000 km and 10 countries in Asia, Europe and North America, 2016 was a year full of discovery, connection, and learning. From miles of memories, these are our top family travel experiences of 2016. Venturing in Hanoi, Vietnam In Vietnam’s capital city, there are almost as many motorcycles as …
Top Summer Travel Destinations 2016 Summer travel began early this year, and I would love it to continue for a few more months. If you want to get away, these top summer travel destinations will help you plan your next vacation. London, England We began our European summer vacation with a few days at the …
One-time Winter Olympics host, and world-class ski destination, Whistler Blackcomb is a fantastic hiking destination in the summer and early fall. Located a scenic 1.5-hour drive from Vancouver, B.C., visit Whistler for the day or book a private villa, luxury hotel, or bed and breakfast and settle in. Abundant sunshine and long days mean there …
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Top Travel Experiences in 2015 2015 was a huge travel year for me, with thirty-five flights and thirteen countries if you include Canada, my home. After sifting through the photographs, stories, and memories from the past year, here are my top travel experiences in 2015 in chronological order. Swimming in Four Seasons Hualalai King’s Pond Snorkeling …
Beautiful Cities Around the World With so many beautiful cities around the world, I was excited to learn that the #FriFotos theme on Twitter this week is Urban. Here are a few of my favorite cities, in no particular order. Vienna Vienna, a city in Europe with a serious luxury factor, is bursting with attractions ranging …
The scent of Coppertone mingles with the salty air and the sounds of children splashing in the chilly water drift towards me as I approach Willows Beach. On a warm afternoon on Vancouver Island, this crescent shaped beach with gorgeous views of Discovery Island and Mount Baker is the place to be. This popular beach, located in …
Canada – A Few Favorite Photographs Canada, at almost 10 million square km, is the world’s second largest country and my home. With ten provinces, three territories, two official languages, three oceans, countless lakes, and endless rivers, Canada is both vast and diverse. To put Canada’s size into perspective, I researched the time it would take …
After climbing into our warmest clothes, we stepped outside into the eerie quiet. The full moon pierced the darkness lighting our path. We thought we were alone in the crisp alpine air until we stumbled upon a lone photographer. He hunched over his tripod, with his lens pointed across the lake at the shimmering glaciers of …
