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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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We're so lucky to live two hours from Fairmont Cha We're so lucky to live two hours from Fairmont ChateauLakeLouise.  It's a perfect weekend getaway any time of the year, especially now that BASIN, their amazing world class spa has opened @fairmontcll #luxuryspa
A first taste of winter at beautiful Fairmont Chat A first taste of winter at beautiful Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. I'm here to experience BASIN Glacial Waters Spa, Accor's flagship European influenced wellness centre, making its debut here on the shores of Lake Louise. But first, tour a jewel box room from high above those deep turquoise waters #fairmont #lakelouise #luxuryspa
My story on what to do in Blarney if you don't kis My story on what to do in Blarney if you don't kiss the stone, or even if you do, appeared in the Vancouver Sun and Toronto Sun Travel sections last Saturday (link in bio). Maybe I picked up the gift of gab through osmosis? Seriously though, Blarney is a wonderful little town with an authentic vibe and a strong local community rooted in the industrial age and beyond. Blarney Woolen Mills is the best place to pick up a sweater in Ireland bar none. They'll even customize your name tag. #irelandsancienteast #tourismireland  #blarneycastle #blarneystone #ireland #cork #mickjagger
The sun broke through at last just as we were leav The sun broke through at last just as we were leaving Tate Modern. Enjoyed our excellent docent led tour that ended with the Mark Rothko room, a place of quiet contemplation #tatemodern #London #lovebritain
The Grand York is a charming blend of old and new. The Grand York is a charming blend of old and new. The former railway headquarters was converted into a hotel fifteen years ago. Historic marble floors and vintage woodwork was retained under the historic designation, but an entirely new transitional modern wing was added so guests can have the best of both worlds to choose from
The new wellness center and spa will add hydrotherapy and treatment rooms to the pool. The location is perfect, walking distance to the Shambles, a designated historical area in the heart of York #grandhotelyork #lovebritain #yorkshire #luxuryhotelsuk
A glorious trip via British Pullman's Belmond trai A glorious trip via British Pullman's Belmond train to beautiful Chatsworth House north of London. It began with a champagne send off at Victoria Station and a delicious brunch with bellinis and caviar while the countryside unfurled alongside us
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