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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
Romancing the Stone – How to design your custom ring
19 Aug 2015

Romancing the Stone – How to design your custom ring

by Debra Smith | Posted in: Detours | 0

For the Calgary Herald: When Jim Ball decided to surprise his wife Marilyn with a custom ring for their tenth anniversary, he took his design to his favorite jeweler 10 months ahead of time.  He wasn’t worried about how long … Continued

custom jewellery, diamonds, engagement, Kangas, rings
Memories Made of Ice
23 Nov 2014

Memories Made of Ice

by Debra Smith | Posted in: Detours | 0

For AAA Home and Away Magazine, Southern Pennsylvania and online:  Every January, a palace of ice rises on the frozen glacier waters of Lake Louise to signal the start of the Ice Magic Festival in Banff National Park, Alberta. Surrounded … Continued

Alberta, Banff, Canadian Rockies, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Great Divide Nature Interpretation, Heather Brice, Ice Magic Festival, Lake Louise

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