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Calgary Stampede: Best Hotel Hideouts
13 Jun 2025

Calgary Stampede: Best Hotel Hideouts

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

As a local and a luxury hotel reviewer let me point you in the right direction. These three Calgary Stampede hotel hideouts are exceptional.

Alberta Canada, Calgary, Calgary Canada, Calgary Hotels, Calgary Luxury Hotels, Calgary Stampede
Where the Bison Roam
21 Nov 2022

Where the Bison Roam

by Debra Smith | Posted in: Canada | 0

Under the turquoise bowl of an August sky, I was waiting to catch a ride on a flatbed truck to get a closer look at a herd of 130 pure wood bison at the HGB Bison Ranch. Meet George Briggs, … Continued

Alberta, bison, rancher
Inside the Bubble at the Fairmont Banff Springs
21 Aug 2020

Inside the Bubble at the Fairmont Banff Springs

by Debra Smith | Posted in: Canada | 0

Fairmont Banff Springs rolls out the red carpet – safely. Even in the midst of our current pandemic, the Fairmont Banff Springs has found the best way to give new meaning to the word shelter. With guidance from the international … Continued

Accor, Fairmont Banff Springs, Safety
BizBash Magazine Best Canada 2020
22 May 2020

BizBash Magazine Best Canada 2020

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

North American travel planners look to BizBash for the latest information. The Calgary section of BizBash Magazine Best Canada 2020 features new and established restaurants, venues and hotels.

Calgary, Travel Agents, Travel Planners
Ukrainian Farm Life Reinvented in Saskatchewan
15 May 2020

Ukrainian Farm Life Reinvented in Saskatchewan

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

Restaurants like Odla in Saskatoon draw on the heritage practices of farm life in Saskatchewan to fill their tables with organic, local foodstuffs.

Saskatoon
Restaurants in Banff and Lake Louise. A Toast to Getting Toasty!
3 Mar 2020

Restaurants in Banff and Lake Louise. A Toast to Getting Toasty!

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

Get toasty by the fireplace at these three hidden lodge restaurants in Banff and Lake Louise. Each one offers something a little extra like a tiny library.

Banff, Banff National Park, Lake Louise
Yukon Tales from Whitehorse and Dawson
5 Nov 2018

Yukon Tales from Whitehorse and Dawson

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

Growing up in Winnipeg, I knew about being cold, and I hated it. But I was fascinated by stories of folks who thrived in the Yukon, from Pierre Berton’s books about the Klondike gold rush to Jack London’s The Call of … Continued

Creatures of the Night: Jasper National Park’s Nocturnal Inhabitants
3 Nov 2017

Creatures of the Night: Jasper National Park’s Nocturnal Inhabitants

by Debra Smith | Posted in: Canada | 0

There’s so much going on after dark at Jasper National Park besides the Northern Lights. Read about it at Passport 2017

bats, beavers, jasper national park, wolves
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

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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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