Winter Getaway at a B&B on the Sunshine Coast: Where I went for my birthday is one of my favourite places on the planet! Beaches, forests, and an incredible B&B

Staying in Downtown Portland at The RED Radisson during a winter getaway in Oregon. Top marks for location, connectivity, cleanliness and price point.

Festive Fraser Valley Staycation at Rowena’s Inn on the River in Harrison Mills: Enjoy a stay in a luxury cottage, visit Lights by the Lake in Harrison Hot Springs, shop craft fairs and more!

Sunrise Ridge has all the resort comforts you can think of while being a home away from home in Parksville

Explore Sooke by Land and Sea at Sooke Harbour Resort: Kayak rentals and boat tours, good eats, Sooke Potholes Regional Park, and a selection of sandy beaches all on the south west side of Vancouver Island.