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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
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
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
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
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, Hawaii Island
4 Jan 2016

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, Hawaii Island

by Debra Smith | Posted in: United States | 0

for Westjet Magazine, January 2016 Serene, secluded and sensational, Four Seasons Hualalai is an island within Hawaii’s Big Island. The resort’s 243 expansive rooms, suites and villas are nestled in clusters of one and two-storey bungalows. Louvered wooden doors let … Continued

Big Island, Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, Hawaii Island, Kailua-Kona, resorts
Day and Night Fun on Hawai’i, the Big Island
11 Sep 2015

Day and Night Fun on Hawai’i, the Big Island

by Debra Smith | Posted in: United States | 0

Hawai’i, the Big Island Two Ways for WestJet Magazine – September, 2015 On Hawai’i’s Big Island there’s lots to do under picture-perfect sunny skies. But you can also enjoy the natural beauty of the island after the sun goes down. … Continued

Big Island, Hawai'i, WestJet, WestJet Magazine

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As the only Canadian contestants on Pitmasters Connie and John spent five sleepless nights tending their live fire pit and going head to head with international teams for the title of Pitmaster Champion. Will they take the top spot and the $50k grand prize? Tune in next week for the delicious finale on August 31st!

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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. 
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