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Author Archives: Debra Smith

Modern Love at Modern Steak in Calgary
10 Mar 2017

Modern Love at Modern Steak in Calgary

by Debra Smith | Posted in: Canada | 0

Delicious surroundings make Modern Steak a great first date venue. Vacay.ca has the backstory.

Calgary, Dining, Modern Steak, Steak, vacay.ca
5 of Hawaii’s Best Beaches for Bubs
13 Feb 2017

5 of Hawaii’s Best Beaches for Bubs

by Debra Smith | Posted in: Hawaii | 0

Looking for a great beach on Oahu, Maui or Hawaii Island for your little one? Check out 5 of Hawaii’s Best Beaches for Bubs in this story for Family Fun Canada

Big Island, Black sand beach, bubs, Family Fun Canada, Hawai'i
The Garden at the Edge of the World
13 Jan 2017

The Garden at the Edge of the World

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

Photo courtesy the National Tropical Botanical Garden The Limahuli Garden and Preserve on Kaua’i is one of five gardens that make up the National Tropical Botanical Garden. The Limahuli Garden’s ancient history, deep cultural links, and heroic gardening practices make … Continued

gardens, Hawai'i, Kauai, NUVO
Warm Up with Exciting Winter Sports in Alberta
23 Oct 2016

Warm Up with Exciting Winter Sports in Alberta

by Debra Smith | Posted in: Canada | 0

Warm Up Winter with a Wide Variety of Sporting Events – Travel Alberta shows you the best places to chill.

Alberta, curling, downhill ski, rodeo, speed skating, sports, winter
Indulge or Unwind in Scottsdale
2 Oct 2016

Indulge or Unwind in Scottsdale

by Debra Smith | Posted in: United States | 0

Bite by bite, step by step, over, under and around Scottsdale in this October WestJet Magazine story (page 30).

Arizona Food Tours, balloons, Counter Intuitive, Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Hot Air Expeditions, Scottsdale
A Trip to Remember on the Rocky Mountaineer
12 Aug 2016

A Trip to Remember on the Rocky Mountaineer

by Debra Smith | Posted in: Canada | 0

Train travel reaches a new level of luxury on the Rocky Mountaineer. It wasn’t always that way. Remembering travels with my parents in this story for Vacay

British Columbia, Calgary, Kamloops, luxury, luxury travel, rail, Rocky Mountaineer, train travel, trains, vacay.ca, Vancouver
Discovering my inner child at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in Arizona
12 Aug 2016

Discovering my inner child at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in Arizona

by Debra Smith | Posted in: United States | 0

Kids (and their parental units) will find a ton of fun things to do at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in Arizona. Get the whole story at Family Fun Canada.

Arizona, Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, family travel, family vacations, mermaids, pirates, Scottsdale
Following in Mark Twain’s Footsteps on Hawai’i Island
6 Jun 2016

Following in Mark Twain’s Footsteps on Hawai’i Island

by Debra Smith | Posted in: United States | 0

I had the best tour guide on Hawai’i Island even though the last time he visited was 150 years ago. Read about my trip with Mark Twain on TravelMag

Hawai'i, Hawaii Island, history, Mark Twain, volcanoes
Sanibel and Captiva Islands, Florida
1 Apr 2016

Sanibel and Captiva Islands, Florida

by Debra Smith | Posted in: United States | 0

WestJet Magazine‘s April issue features Two Ways to enjoy the delicious islands of Sanibel and Captiva in Florida!

Captiva, Florida, nature, Sanibel, seashells, shelling
Marival Residences Luxury Resort in Nuevo Vallarta
10 Mar 2016

Marival Residences Luxury Resort in Nuevo Vallarta

by Debra Smith | Posted in: Mexico | 0

Planning a visit to Nuevo Vallarta? Read a review of the Marival Residences Luxury Resort in the March issue of WestJet Magazine. Watching the sunset over the Bay of Banderas is spectacular.  Watching it from your personal infinity pool takes things … Continued

couples, family travel, luxury, Marival Residences, Mexico, Nuevo Vallarta, romance

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When you hate the cold but then there are days lik When you hate the cold but then there are days like this. Do you love it or leave it? #frost
An abandoned Christmas tree or street decor? What An abandoned Christmas tree or street decor? What do you think? This was Calgary today as a rare fog met a cold front. Would you live here?
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! ✈️🚞🚕🥳🥂🎆
This is why I'll never replace my windows. Happy h This is why I'll never replace my windows. Happy holidays ❄️
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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