Category: British Columbia
Grizzly Bears, Eagles & Whales – Oh My!
Grizzly bears eluded me when I stayed at King Pacific Lodge in British Columbia, so I was fascinated when fellow travel journalist Doug Hansen told me about his time at Knight Inlet Lodge – also in B. C., but a bit further south. I love this part of Canada, and – based on his experience […]
Farmers Markets for Authentic Travelers
Farmers markets are great places to connect with the local lifestyle of a place you’re visiting. Luscious red tomatoes, carrots with frilly green tops…and what’s that spikey thing? It’s fun to see what’s grown nearby and get inside information – and maybe samples – from the vendors. Suddenly, dining out is more fun, as you order dishes […]
Best Restaurants in Canada
Best restaurants in Canada… When I think about dining in Canada, I visualize cozy meals in country settings, beautiful fresh seafood, and lots of organic produce. I also remember the staff because they took time to answer our questions about their area and shared both local history and insider tips. My first experience of this […]
King Pacific Lodge: Whales in the Wilderness
Since I wrote this, King Pacific Lodge has been moved and is now, primarily, catering to fishermen. For details, go to King Pacific Lodge. Seeing whales in the wilderness had been on my bucket list for quite a while before I read about King Pacific Lodge in Canada. In the meantime, I’d seen whales at […]
Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel
Luxury travel is about relaxing and having fun – not rushing to catch a flight at the crack of dawn. That’s why – as I explained in an earlier post – I make good use of airport hotels. The Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel has always been a favorite of mine, so I was pleased to […]
Best Place to Stay Near Victoria, BC, Canada
It’s the best place to stay near Victoria and one of the first gracious country inns that helped me define Authentic Luxury Travel. In fact, the Sooke Harbour House experience is a perfect example of this style of travel. Tourist vs. traveler Ask the first-time visitor to Victoria on Vancouver Island what they are going to do and the […]
