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Author Archives: Debra Smith

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
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

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Looking forward to chatting with @theinformedtrave Looking forward to chatting with @theinformedtraveler about Japan and my stay at Fairmont Tokyo, an exquisite hotel overlooking Tokyo Bay @fairmonthotels @fairmonttokyo @driftwood_fairmonttokyo
Warm, wonderful Miami and the people who are makin Warm, wonderful Miami and the people who are making it better every day through conservation projects, environmental awareness and remembering its history. 

Salsa, Sea and Sewing Machines, my latest story for Luxe Beat Magazine stitches all these elements together.

Have a look at the Best Luxury Lifestyle Magazine in the USA, a Luxury Lifestyle Award winner. Link in bio 

#Miami #luxuryhotels #littlehavana
While Wuthering Heights was playing on the big scr While Wuthering Heights was playing on the big screen, I went looking for the landscape that inspired it in Yorkshire. Bronte fans can hit the link in bio pg 66-67 of #travellifemagazine #visitbritain #expeditionyorkshire
Ghost town good times in Rowley, AB. A pizza night Ghost town good times in Rowley, AB. A pizza night tradition has raised funds for over 30 years to slowly restore the tiny town. Kids play on antique swings while friends and family catch up and listen to the band #rowleypizzanight #summernight #ghosttown
A perfect summer afternoon at Lougheed House to in A perfect summer afternoon at Lougheed House to introduce Beaulieu Botanical Gin, infused with roses from the garden in collaboration with Burwood Distillery. 
The delicious treats, served under the moose's watchful eye, were from award winning caterer A Certain Flair.  We loved making take home bouquets with Marlow Floralworks. Last photo: the final beautiful result.
Visit this historic house celebrating it's 130th year in Calgary, at this Saturday's free open house and market. Don't miss the museum! Beaulieu Flower & Artisan Market July 18th 10 am to 3 pm #lougheedhouse #burwooddistillery #acertainflaircatering
We love the bands that come into town at Stampede We love the bands that come into town at Stampede time and the local acts at places like The Ship on Hank & Patsy night #calgarystampede #stampede2026 #thehaybelles #peterandthewolves #thedeadsouth
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