This summer is already shaping up to be long and hot and Summerland’s Okanagan Crush Pad (OCP) is stepping up efforts to make man’s best friend welcome and comfortable while their humans mingle and sip. Travelers set to experience wine country can do so knowing their pets will be comfy at the winery. There … Read more
September 11 to 13, 2015 in Kelowna – Early Bird Rate to July 31 Let’s get this out of the way at the outset: I am an Okanagan Food and Wine Writers Workshop (OFWWW) junkie! When I first returned to Penticton in 2009, I heard about the inaugural OFWWW too late to enrol in the … Read more
The world’s most influential wine commentator Jancis Robinson, OBE, MW, is heading to New Zealand for Pinot Noir NZ 2017. Bringing Ms Robinson to New Zealand, with her world leading reputation as one of the most authoritative wine critics and writers, is seen as a major coup for the country’s Pinot Noir producers. It … Read more
Outlandish Shellfish Guild shucking oysters Oh shucks, the Osoyoos Oyster Festival is in the books for another year. While we’ll have to wait for the 5th edition of the festival, April 2016, for our next oysters-in-the-desert extravaganza, the judges have released this year’s pairing results so we know what to drink along with the oysters … Read more
St. Regis and One Under partner to offer Vancouver Urban Golf Experience Playing a round of golf at a new course is one of the most popular things to do while travelling, but for much of the year in Vancouver, courses are closed and swinging the clubs just isn’t an option. The St. Regis Hotel … Read more
OLO Serves Up Snack Menu For Late-Night Noshers Local fare adds fresh flavours to Victoria dining scene Peckish night owls now have a new option to tantalize their taste buds right in the heart of Victoria’s bustling Chinatown. OLO, a farm-to-table establishment with a focus on local, sustainably raised ingredients, is now serving up … Read more
You must eat here when in Osoyoos. I’d been told about how good Campo Marina was during previous visits to my favourite Okanagan town, but hadn’t had the opportunity to visit it until now. We stopped by at about 6:30 on a Wednesday evening in late March and were surprised to see so many cars … Read more
Beat the blues with Magnolia Hotel & Spa’s Bliss Package Get happy, relax and unwind at Victoria’s leading luxury boutique hotel Spring is in the air and Magnolia Hotel & Spa has something to bring a little sunshine and lift your spirits. Victoria’s leading luxury boutique hotel’s Bliss Package starts from only $479* and is sure to … Read more
Writers who love to travel and travellers who love to write need to attend BCATW 2015 on April 18. The British Columbia Association of Travel Writers (BCATW) brings its annual symposium back to Vancouver this year with the theme, Ecotourism: Tread Softly, Write with Impact. The all-day event will be held in downtown Vancouver at the Century … Read more
Ditch the guys and grab the girls to sip, spa and spoil yourselves this spring Grab your girlfriends and get ready for a weekend of fun in Whistler. Sip sunset cocktails by the lake, savour a four-hour spa session and experience adrenaline-pumping adventures, whilst catching up with friends and having fun. Nita Lake Lodge is introducing … Read more