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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

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5 Heavenly Harbours
21 Aug 2015

5 Heavenly Harbours

by Debra Smith | Posted in: Canada | 0

5 Heavenly Harbours for the Calgary Herald “Psst!  Wanna buy a fish?”  The peaceful dock at Quadra Island, B.C. was the last place I expected to be approached by a malnourished fish dealer with a nicotine habit.  When he sidled … Continued

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A honeymoon suite at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver? Yes A honeymoon suite at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver? Yes please! Ever since royalty opened the hotel in 1939 it's been a favorite destination for newlyweds. This suite is on an exclusive Fairmont Gold floor where the concierge team are miracle workers that tend to every request. The lobby is filled with artwork and designers including Gucci, Dior, Louis Vuitton. Photos of the new Heritage Suites coming soon
Bacaro in Fairmont Pacific Rim is taking me back t Bacaro in Fairmont Pacific Rim is taking me back to my days in Venice. An Aperol Spritz, of course, followed by bacala mantecato, whipped cod with polenta and salsa rossa. Then linguine ai gamberi with fresh BC spot prawns and chili crumb
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