News from Poet’s Cove

September…and the Living is Easy at Poets Cove! Midweek Bed & Breakfast Package  $169*…back by popular demand Ahhh…September…gentle, easy, end of summer days. Relax in a beautiful ocean view lodge room, unwind with a book on the patio or just lounge and enjoy the view. Fall asleep to the sound of the ocean….wake up to…

What’s new and hot at Big White SKI RESORT for 2011/2012

With winter only a few months away, it’s not too early to start planning for fun on the ski slopes. To get everyone excited for the season, the team at Big White Ski Resort is ready with a host of new events, activities, packages and programs. With an extended season already planned, family fun top…

new heli-skiing program kicks off at silver star mountain resort

Silver Star Mountain Resort has partnered with Eagle Pass Heliskiing for the 2011/2012 Season. The partnership will offer a new heli-ski program to visitors. Ski and board enthusiasts will now be able to experience the thrill of a lifetime, and enjoy endless untracked powder with a heli-ski adventure based right in the heart of Silver…

Whistler racks up unprecedented string of awards:

Recognized for accommodation, dining, meetings space, events, activities and amenities Whistler is ‘the’ place to enjoy summer and, if the bustling crowds aren’t proof enough, the resort just locked up a string of awards from magazines such as Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveller, up! and Departures – reaffirming its status as a top year-round…

Galiano Island’s Bodega Ridge partners with the Dirty Apron Cooking School

New menus at Gulf Island resort built by Chef of the Year Nico Schuermans Visits to the idyllic Gulf Islands just got a lot tastier with a unique partnership between Galiano Island’s Bodega Ridge and Vancouver’s award-winning Dirty Apron Cooking School. Along with having a resident Chef from Dirty Apron onsite leading all food operations,…

Man-cation at Pan Pacific Whistler for Modern Day Heroes

Homer’s heroes in the ancient classics Iliad and Odyssey were men who inspired respect, men who possessed wisdom and courage. Heroes knew of things that other men did not know, and took risks that other men would not dare. Even today, modern-day heroes can use their courage to travel to new places, and their wisdom…

Vancouver’s Rosewood Hotel Georgia Opens Friday, July 15th 2011

History & Elegance Combine within the City’s Most Legendary Hotel On Friday July 15th, Vancouver’s Rosewood Hotel Georgia will open its doors to welcome the first guests since its dramatic restoration, returning this historic hotel to its position as the social, business and cultural hub of the city. This hallmark property, now managed by prestigious…

News from Fairmont Hotels

Fairmont Official Host Hotels of Vancouver 125 Think of a landmark hotel around the world and chances are it’s a Fairmont property. Fairmont is a natural fit as host hotel group for Vancouver’s 125th anniversary celebrations as few hotels can boast their communities literally grew up around them the way Fairmont can. From 1887, when…

Book Before June 30th for a SUITE Pan Pacific Whistler Vacation

Get the 3rd night FREE Planning a summer vacation in the award-winning resort of Whistler?  Consider this suite deal! The Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre and Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside Resorts are offering a Summer Early Booking offer. By booking a summer get-away before June 30th in one of the Pan Pacific’s luxury suites, guests…

Sporty & Spa Girlfriend Getaway at the Pan Pacific Whistler

With the summer sunshine, come weddings. With weddings, come staggettes for the bride and her gal pals! What could be more fun than Whistler with for a girl’s weekend of flirty fun, filled with laughter, relaxation and sporty activities! Plan your girls’ escape at the Pan Pacific Whistler this spring or summer with the Sporty…

Two Chefs and a Table named official caterer at Bowen Island Lodge

The Bowen Island Lodge recently completed a full set of renovations which have added modern comfort and convenience to this piece of West coast beachfront paradise. With new décor and furnishings throughout and superb linens and duvets in every room, the Bowen Island Lodge offers a rejuvenating escape from the day-to-day hustle just a short…

What’s Happening at Poets Cove in June

Fathers Day Special June 18th and 19th in Syrens Marine Pub for $35 10 oz Rib eye Steak & Prawn dinner, served with mashed potato and seasonal vegetables June Midweek Bed & Breakfast special for *$169… 1 night in an ocean view lodge room plus a full hot breakfast for 2 *Based on availablity. Not…

Sun Peaks Wine and Culture Festival

4th Annual Wine and Culture Festival – July 15-17 Local cuisine, boutique wines, and cultural performances will all take centre stage at Sun Peaks Resort in the BC Interior during the 4th Annual Wine and Culture Festival, July 15-17, 2011. The sister event to the world renowned Winter Festival of Wine, this boutique festival is…

NEWS FROM FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS

Jog With the GM Vancouverites are often regarded as a healthy and active bunch and The Fairmont Waterfront wants guests to join in the fun. To get their days started off right, the hotel has introduced morning runs with the General Manager on Vancouver’s seawall through Stanley Park.  GM Ian Pullan has participated in several…

Rosewood Hotel Georgia Captures 84 Years of Memories

Share your memory to win an incredible stay at this legendary hotel The Rosewood Hotel Georgia, widely regarded as Vancouver’s most historic luxury hotel, invites Canadians to share their personal stories, moments and memories of the hotel, over the course of the past 84 years. When the hotel first opened its doors in 1927, the…

Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver Raises the Bar for Green Initiatives

With the Highest Five Green Key Eco-Rating The perfect pairing, legendary service meets uncompromising environmental standards at Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver. Having recently been awarded the Five Green Key rating – the highest possible rating for hotels that exemplify environmental and social stewardship – Four Seasons Vancouver is “green with pride” this Earth Day. Four…

Are you Getting up to watch the Royal Wedding? We Are!

Pan Pacific Whistler Do you remember getting yourself up and out of bed to watch Lady Di and her Prince Charming walk down the aisle? The team Pac Pacific Whistler properties has such fond memories of the last Royal Wedding that they are  getting up at 3:00 AM to share the fun with hotel guests….

INTRODUCING THE “PRINCESS PACKAGE A ROYAL WEDDING EXPERIENCE

Designed for Mothers and Daughters In celebration of the Royal Wedding, Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver is unveiling a package designed with mothers and daughters in mind.  “The Princess Package – A Royal Wedding Experience” is available for one night only – April 28th and through the morning of April 29th, Royal Wedding Day. Check-in to Shangri-La…

FAIRMONT HOTELS MAKE A BUZZ ABOUT HONEY

The Fairmont Waterfront and The Fairmont Vancouver Airport Launch Locally Authentic Honey Products Looking for that perfect gift to bring back to family and friends from your travels away? When Vancouver is on your list of destinations, The Fairmont Waterfront and The Fairmont Vancouver Airport may have just the coveted memento of a taste of…