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Author Archives: Debra Smith

Science (on vacation) Gets Exciting on Hawai’i Island
11 Sep 2017

Science (on vacation) Gets Exciting on Hawai’i Island

by Debra Smith | Posted in: Detours, Hawaii | 0

Exploring the Big Island’s flora and fauna, not to mention volcanoes in this story from Family Fun Canada

astronomy, Big Island, dolphins, Hawai'i, stars, volcano
Pie in the Islands – Find Your Sweet Spot in Hawai’i
28 Aug 2017

Pie in the Islands – Find Your Sweet Spot in Hawai’i

by Debra Smith | Posted in: Hawaii | 0

Swaying palms, soft music and – pie? Yes! Hawai’i has it all. Sink your sweet tooth into the best pies in Hawai’i after reading this story in Family Fun Canada

Big Island, dessert, Hawai'i, Kauai, Maui, pie
Winnipeg’s Winning Ways – Three Festivals You Won’t Want to Miss
7 Aug 2017

Winnipeg’s Winning Ways – Three Festivals You Won’t Want to Miss

by Debra Smith | Posted in: Canada, Detours | 0

So much to see, so little summer.  Here’s where to win in Winnipeg from Family Fun Canada

Canada 150, festivals, folk festival, music, Winnipeg
Destination: Kennedy Space Center, Florida
7 Aug 2017

Destination: Kennedy Space Center, Florida

by Debra Smith | Posted in: United States | 0

Day trip through the Universe!  Prepare to engage at Family Fun Canada

astronaut, Florida, NASA, space, Space Coast
The Return of the Queen – The Fairmont Empress in Victoria, B.C.
25 Jul 2017

The Return of the Queen – The Fairmont Empress in Victoria, B.C.

by Debra Smith | Posted in: Canada, Detours | 0

The Fairmont Empress emerges after a $60 million dollar renovation to reclaim her pride of place overlooking Victoria, British Columbia’s Inner Harbour.  Behind the scenes details in Getting On Travel

British Columbia, Fairmont, Fairmont Empress, hotel, Inner Harbour, Victoria
Three Days in Moscow
22 Jul 2017

Three Days in Moscow

by Debra Smith | Posted in: Europe | 0

Hidden gems and must-see places in Moscow in the Vancouver Sun

armory, Mercure Arbat, Moscow, Russia
Gators, Gunpowder and Ghosts of St. Augustine, Florida
8 May 2017

Gators, Gunpowder and Ghosts of St. Augustine, Florida

by Debra Smith | Posted in: United States | 0

Meet these locals – at a safe distance! They’re not as scary as they seem. Read this Family Fun Canada story and find out why.

alligators, Family Fun Canada, family travel, family vacations, Florida, ghosts, museums, pirates, St. Augustine
Doris Duke’s Shangri La in Oahu
7 May 2017

Doris Duke’s Shangri La in Oahu

by Debra Smith | Posted in: Hawaii, United States | 0

Tour this inspired collaboration between American mid-century modern and the art of Islam. This story of the tobacco heiress Doris Duke and her mansion in Oahu appears in NUVO magazine.

architecture, culture, Doris Duke, history, Islamic Art, Oahu
Roosevelt Island Revival
11 Apr 2017

Roosevelt Island Revival

by Debra Smith | Posted in: United States | 0

Roosevelt Island in New York City has so much to offer – a boardwalk with great views of the city, heritage tours and an aerial tram!  Find out more in this AAA Home & Away story about the Roosevelt Island Revival

aerial tramway, New York City, Roosevelt Island
All Aboard – Take a Ride on Hawaii’s Sugar Cane Trains
14 Mar 2017

All Aboard – Take a Ride on Hawaii’s Sugar Cane Trains

by Debra Smith | Posted in: Hawaii | 0

Sample some sweet rides in Hawaii. Each one has it’s own fun flavour. Family Fun Canada has the lowdown.

Hawai'i, Maui, Oahu, railroads, Sugar cane trains, trains

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Feeling grateful for the wonderful places I've bee Feeling grateful for the wonderful places I've been and the amazing people I met in 2025. Thankful for the support of my family, friends, and the industry superstars I've been fortunate enough to work with this year. Happy New Year and Happy Travels everyone, whether it's across town or across the world. All the best in 2026! ✈️🚞🚕🥳🥂🎆
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My visit to BASIN Glacial Waters, Accor's new flag My visit to BASIN Glacial Waters, Accor's new flagship spa at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, let me appreciate the spa experience in a whole new way. Read the full story in the Winter issue of Travel Life Magazine, out now and here https: //travellife.ca/winter-2025-2026/ #fairmontcll #basinspa #travellifemagazine #luxuryspa
Sailing with Vallarta Adventures across the Bay of Sailing with Vallarta Adventures across the Bay of Banderas from Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco to the Marietas Islands was a breeze. A beautiful boat, great food, fun company and the water was perfect for a dip #puertovallartaméxico #flytonyarit #connectwithmexico
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