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Cloud Nine: Over the Florida Keys
When you fly, do you book an aisle seat? I know many people do – some in order to avoid a sense of claustrophobia, and others for the convenience of not needing to climb over others’ legs when you need…
Read MoreNight Skies Over Toronto
Flying in to Toronto late last month, the city’s lights were sparkling and the freeways were ribbons of glittering gold.
Read MoreCruising Cuba’s Coastline
Who doesn’t love classic cars? I’m back from travels to Cuba, which began with a brief stay in Varadero. While there were a few modern cars such as this yellow one, more of them were of a much older vintage… ……
Read MoreSingapore’s River Walk
In Singapore, a stroll along the River Walk is a visual feast. Perched on the water’s edge, and at the base of the office towers, are dozens of restaurants. By the Cavenagh Bridge, you’ll find the transition back to Old…
Read MoreFull Moon Rising
We’ve had a cool but gorgeous day here in Vancouver. The mountains are snow capped, and the skies were clear. Here on one mountaintop, the sunset skies held shades of blue and pink … … and a rising full moon. Here…
Read MoreA Winter Gift of Eagles
If you’re like me, going for a long walk is among the best things you can do after a decadent Christmas brunch. We made our way down to one of our favourite beaches, where the skies were cold and dull,…
Read MoreLights at Lafarge: A Bit of Magic to Brighten December Skies
There’s a reason we have an abundance of greenery in Metro Vancouver. While there are hints of snow in next week’s forecast, it’s our rain that’s been on a lot of minds lately. As of three days ago, the official count was that…
Read MoreUnder the Bridge
… you’ll find boaters soaking up the gorgeous setting. You’ll also find people admiring the Bow Bridge itself from across the lake in New York’s Central Park. It’s a striking piece of cast iron beauty, and only the second cast iron bridge…
Read MoreHôtel Le Germain Maple Leaf Square: Boutique Style In the Heart of Toronto
We’ve just spent a great weekend in Toronto, and are delighted that we tried a property new to us: Hôtel Le Germain Maple Leaf Square. Readers will know I was highly impressed with my first stay with Hôtel Le Germain, in…
Read MoreHotel Eldorado: A Lakefront Postcard from Kelowna
If you’ve not yet been to British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, you’re in for a treat. I popped up to Kelowna yesterday for a Friday night catch up with the gals. Where better to get together than at our old haunt, Hotel…
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