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Visit the Cowichan Valley – One of the Best Day Trips from Victoria, B.C.

Victoria, British Columbia’s capital city, is a year-round vacation destination. Located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, Victoria visitors can tour colourful gardens like those at Butchart, eat and drink at top Canadian spots, and get out into the spectacular natural environment. After exploring the city, you don’t need to fly, ferry, or cruise …

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Hawaiian Airlines A330 First Class Honolulu Airport

Flying the New Hawaiian Airlines A330 First Class

I have flown between the North American mainland and Hawaii at least fifty times and on many different commercial airlines. My recent flight between Honolulu and Seattle in the new Hawaiian Airlines A330 First Class, also known as the Premium Cabin, was the best air travel experience so far. Hawaiian Airlines A330 First Class Cabin …

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Park Hyatt Zurich Review – Urban Luxe

Park Hyatt Zurich Review – Urban Luxe We love spending time in Switzerland, and Zurich is often our first stop. There is so much to love about this beautiful and family-friendly city – the gorgeous lakeside location, luxury shopping, Swiss predictability, delicious restaurants and the luxe Park Hyatt Zurich. Location The Park Hyatt Zurich is located …

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Fairmont Pacific Rim Gold Floor Review

The Fairmont Pacific Rim is the newest addition to the Fairmont hotel portfolio in Vancouver, and the luxurious Fairmont Pacific Rim Gold Floor is a favourite place to stay for many reasons. Architecture and Design Designed by James K.M. Cheng, the Fairmont Pacific Rim is elegant, luxurious, and located in a prime position on Vancouver’s …

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Why You Should Consider Booking An AmaWaterways Family River Cruise

Once the almost exclusive domain of retirees, river cruising is now a vacation option for families, millennials, as well as older travelers. Family-owned and operated AmaWaterways is at the forefront of this evolution, offering onboard spin classes, active excursions, and interconnecting staterooms for families that prefer to stay together. My family spent a week sailing …

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Single red rose, Escada amenity kit, Monocle magazine, glass of champagne next to the windows in Lufthansa first class cabin

Fly the Queen of the Skies – Lufthansa First Class 747-8i Review

The Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental, known as the “Queen of the Skies”, is the world’s longest passenger airplane. After a few flights between Chicago and Frankfurt, I can tell you that the Lufthansa First Class 747-8i experience is fabulous. Dine After pre-flight champagne and macadamia nuts, flight attendants offer caviar with traditional garnishes. Confit of …

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Discover Nightrise at the Banff Gondola

Whispered Stoney Nakoda words and the English translations mix with soulful music as the four-person cabin climbs through the darkness to the top of Sulphur Mountain for Nightrise at the Banff Gondola. Tonight we honour these mountains and those who have called them home since time immemorial. Stoney Nakoda Created by Moment Factory, the Stoney …

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10 Awesome Things to Do in Bhutan with Kids

Recognized by Lonely Planet as the number one country to visit in 2020, Bhutan is also an immersive destination for families with school-age children. After a week-long family vacation in the remote Himalayan kingdom, I compiled a list of ten things to do in Bhutan with kids. I hope these suggestions inspire you to plan …

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Fantastic Things to do in Vienna with Kids

Vienna, a city with a serious luxury factor and abundant green space, is bursting with attractions, includingY historical palaces, UNESCO sites, and the world’s oldest zoo. We love visiting the capital of Austria and compiled a list of our favourite things to do in Vienna with kids. Explore a Garden As a frequent traveling family, …

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Ocean kayaking family friendly Nimmo Bay Resort

Experience the Magic at Family-Friendly Nimmo Bay Resort

Getting to the family-friendly Nimmo Bay Resort is the beginning of an extraordinary adventure for many guests. With no roads leading to Nimmo Bay, visitors choose a scenic floatplane, helicopter, or private water transfer to reach this luxury waterfront retreat located in British Columbia’s Great Bear Rainforest. Regardless of your mode of transportation, be prepared …

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Champagne Bar SWISS First Lounge E Zurich

Discover the SWISS First Lounge at Zurich Airport

At the SWISS First Lounge E at Zurich Aiport, the Champagne Bar, flanked by a restaurant and a lounge area, is an excellent first stop. Here you can enjoy a glass or two of bubbles and decide on your next move. Dine à la carte, relax or work, check in to one of the hotel-style …

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Fun Things to Do in Zurich With Kids

Located at the north end of crescent-shaped Lake Zurich, the largest city in Switzerland is more than the country’s financial centre. Zurich is a diverse tourist destination with loads to do on and off the water, especially during the warmer months. Here are a few fun things to do in Zurich with kids during the …

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Oberlaa is favourite place to eat in Vienna

Favourite Places to Eat in Vienna

With tempting torte, rich apple strudel, and what seems like advertisements for the best Wiener Schnitzel at every turn, it is a good thing Vienna is a city best explored on foot. When you need to refuel, here is a list of some of the best places to eat in Vienna, Austria. Café Imperial Wien …

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Discover the New Cathay Pacific First Class

In early 2020, I flew from Vancouver to New York in the new Cathay Pacific First Class. As one of my last international flights in 2020, this flight was memorable for many reasons. I’ve flown in Cathay’s Boeing 777-300ER First Class cabin several times between Vancouver, New York, and Hong Kong, but this was my …

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pebbles, tree stump and the ocean at Sandcut Beach

Sandcut Beach – A Local Treasure

Sandcut Beach – A Local Treasure Raindrops fell on the ancient Douglas fir, cedar, and spruce trees around us, but we weren’t getting wet. One of the wonderful things about walking through a rainforest is that it doesn’t matter if it is raining. The forest canopy, nature’s massive umbrella, provides adequate shelter. This comes in …

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