Located on a repurposed industrial site along False Creek in Vancouver, B.C., Granville Island is one of my favourite places in the city. I love walking along the boardwalk, looking at boats of all sorts, and shopping for dinner in the bustling Granville Island Public Market. I hope this list of places to eat, shop, […]
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“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Mark Twain If you travel a lot or even a
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On a recent visit to Calgary, Alberta we toured Canadian Rocky Mountain Resort’s private ranch, explored Granary Road, and dined at The Loft Kitchen. The Granary Road complex is an entertainment, dining and market destination in Calgary’s Foothills District. Here is what you can expect on a family visit to Granary Road and the Loft Kitchen. Exploring
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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