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Author Archives: Debra Smith

Enter the Magic of ILLUMINATIONS: human/nature in Two National Parks
14 Oct 2017

Enter the Magic of ILLUMINATIONS: human/nature in Two National Parks

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

Canadian artist Sarah Fuller and Montreal’s internationally acclaimed Moment Factory collaborate in Banff and Rouge Parks for NUVO

Two Historic Victoria Gardens to Enjoy this Fall
14 Oct 2017

Two Historic Victoria Gardens to Enjoy this Fall

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

A guide to Victoria’s beautiful Butchart and Abkhazi Gardens on Family Fun Canada  

Abkhazi Garden, British Columbia, Butchart Garden, Garden, Victoria
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

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Looking for a new (to us) Italian place and found Looking for a new (to us) Italian place and found Scarpetta. It means :to swipe the plate clean", preferably with cheese bread. Go at sunset when the sun fills the double height room with a soft glow. Shout out to Vlad, our server and all the friendly staff #italianfood  #yycfood  #yycliving
By day and night, Japan took our breath away. Yes, By day and night, Japan took our breath away. Yes, there were crowds, but also times when we were alone with beauty. Missing the places, the people, and the calmness of this incredible country #japan_of_insta #japantrip #japantravel #japanphoto #lovejapan❤️
Happy Mother's Day to all the moms, everywhere 💗 Happy Mother's Day to all the moms, everywhere 💗
Sliding in to the last two seats at Tequila & Taco Sliding in to the last two seats at Tequila & Tacos to celebrate Cinco de Mayo and a very special anniversary. The owner is from Mexico City and the tacos were tasty, the margaritas were frosty and yes, they were playing Despacito 😄. One of three locations in YYC, this one in East Hills opened seven months ago. Throwback Taco Tuesday was perfect. Hold the cilantro for both of us. How about you? #yyceats #tequila&tacosEastHills #cincodemayoyyc
Beautiful by night and day, the newly opened Fairm Beautiful by night and day, the newly opened Fairmont Tokyo offers stunning views of Tokyo Bay, the Tokyo Tower, and, when the clouds part, Mount Fuji. Full review coming soon at Luxe Beat Magazine but for now, enjoy this sparkling Tokyo night #luxuryhotels #fairmonttokyo #tokyoluxuryhotels #tokyo #japan_of_insta
Taiwan has taken a bit of my traveler's heart and Taiwan has taken a bit of my traveler's heart and won't give it back until I get there again. The mountains wrapped in jungle green, the bustling markets, and the quiet, sacred temples are still with me. Thanks to @travellifemag for letting me share the tiniest taste of this magnificent island with you. And if you have a chance, go! #Taiwan #Taipei Full issue: https: //travellife.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Travellife-Spring-2026.pdf
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