We visited Kamloops Wine Country and reported our adventures on Vitamin Daily and the story got picked up by the Huffington Post. Once home to fur traders, gold miners and infamous train robber Billy Miner, Kamloops, B.C., now boasts lush farms, a stunning riverfront and the recently created Kamloops Wine Trail. Not one to miss out…
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Discover Comox at the BC Shellfish Festival
Where’s your happy place? I always feel like I’m in a pretty damn happy place when I’m on Vancouver Island. While I love the Mainland, road trips to the Island feel like a true escape and I can actually sense the pace of my thoughts slowing down. Whether I’m roaming the streets of Victoria, the hills of…
Santa Monica: Where the City Meets the Sea – Darpan Magazine May 2015
LOVE Santa Monica and went this spring. The article below was published in Darpan Magazine print and online. More travel writing please! Heading to Southern California has never been easier with many direct flights a day into Orange County, Palm Springs and Los Angeles. While the larger cities may sound tempting, we suggest that you take…
Costa Mesa – South Coast Plaza #TravelCostaMesa
My second day in Costa Mesa I decided to do something I infrequently do, shop. Luckily for me South Coast Plaza was a just steps away from my hotel, so after a bit of time in the gym, a hearty breakfast and a small prayer that I’d find something that fit, I was off. You can win your…
Costa Mesa – Avenue of the Arts Hotel #TravelCostaMesa
Whether you are heading to Costa Mesa to shop at South Coast Plaza, play at Disneyland, hit the nearby beaches, or attend an event at one of the city’s many art centers, you are going to want to spend a few days to explore the vibrant area. I suggest you book into the Wyndham Avenue of the…
Staycation – Escape to Richmond
Last year we gave up the car meaning our lengthy getaways have taken a back seat to more local pursuits within a convenient reach via a leisurely cycle ride. However, thanks to Lincoln Canada we had the use of an MKC for a week, and took the opportunity to take a mini vacation in nearby Richmond. More…
Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival
Last year we journeyed out to the Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival and it’s taken me this long to give it some proper attention on this website. Luckily there’s still time to plan your trip out to Harrison Mills and Harrison Hot Springs for this year’s festival. I recommend planning for a day or two to…
Tricky Travel Trinkets
After my last trip to Toronto where I over packed and ended up lugging heavy things around, straining my shoulder and drastically annoying me, I decided to look into travelling smartly. After intensive research I came up with these excellent items that are sure to make your journey a less stressful one. Scott…
Sip & Savour Salt Spring Island
Each September Salt Spring Island gets festive with Sip & Savour Salt Spring Island. This year the events take place during National Organic week from Friday, September 19th to Sunday, September 21st, 2014. The festival brings together growers, food providers and chefs from Salt Spring Island and partners them with vintners representing the wine growing regions of British…
In Style in Tofino
Year-round vacation seekers from near and far pack up their vehicles or hop on a quick flight and head to Tofino to catch sunny beach days or seek out a spot for some serious storm-watching (come the fall/winter season). Regardless of your reason for heading over to this Vancouver Island locale, Tofino is a definite must….
View The Vibe – Escape The Coast And Discover Phoenix
Getting to Phoenix from YVR is so easy many Vancouverites have a second place there when in need of a little vitamin D pick-me-up. And while real estate is surprisingly affordable, we prefer to live the good life and book into one of the city’s best resorts where we don’t ever have to lift a…
Living The Good Life in Victoria – A Culinary Journey
Each time I visit Victoria I find something new, whether it be another fantastic lounge or restaurant, an art show or a new shoe store. I could spend days on end exploring the city, but if you only had one and food is something you at least slightly worship, here’s some suggestions for where to…
Osoyoos Oyster Festival Antics
WHAT? Oysters in the Okanagan? I’ve been asked far too many times “are there oysters farms in the Okanagan?” Well no, they don’t yet grow in Osoyoos Lake, but contrary to popular belief, oysters can live outside the ocean for several weeks and I guarantee that all the oysters in this Osoyoos Oyster Festival got…
“Get On the Water” Campaign Features Complimentary BC Ferries Voucher
Thinking of getting away in April? Tourism Tofino and BC Ferries have partnered up to get you a free one-way BC Ferries ride to help you get there. Book two nights in Tofino and a on-the-water experience to qualify for the voucher for a standard vehicle, driver and passenger. It’s prime whale and wildlife watching time so you’ll be sure…
Last Minute Valentine’s Day Escapes
It’s less than a week before Valentine’s Day and you’ve just realized that your love deserves a little more than a cheap bouquet and a some waxy chocolates. It’s not too late to book an escape and with a just a quick drive and perhaps a little help from BC Ferries you’ll be sure to…
Inn at Laurel Point – Victoria, BC
The Inn at Laurel Point is a delightful place to stay while in Victoria. It is located in the Victoria Harbour and is surrounded by water on three sides, Japanese Gardens and most rooms have views of both. While you are just steps away from the downtown core, it feels as if you are tucked…
Comox Valley Farm Cycle Tour 2013
On Saturday August 10th and Sunday August 11th the 3rd annual Comox Valley Farm Cycle Tour showcases 33 farms out of the 425 plus in the area and is serviced by over 3o volunteers. We did a brief tour of the area with Island Joy Rides in July and got a glimpse of what cyclists…
Island Joy Rides Wine and Chocolate Tour
We’ve been doing some cycling around Vancouver and when we headed to Vancouver Island’s Comox Valley we felt an afternoon ride would be in order; especially on a tour that was entitled “Wine and Chocolate”. Not knowing the area’s bike routes we were referred to Island Joy Rides who guided us for our biking, sipping…
The Sutton Place Hotel Show Support With BMO Vancouver Packages
As the city prepares for the trademark event, ‘The BMO Vancouver Marathon’, participants are more than ready for this year’s challenge. The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver is offering two elite packages to help make the journey from start to finish that much easier. Whether the goal is a half marathon or a full marathon, this…
Spend an Unforgettable Valentine’s Day at Nita Lake Lodge
Whistler’s Top Boutique Hotel Offers Special Rate for February 14th With Valentine’s Day approaching fast, celebrate the day of love on the romantic waterfront setting at Nita Lake Lodge in beautiful Whistler. The award-winning boutique hotel is offering a variety of options to create the ideal getaway for two. Get thoroughly pampered with a $149…
