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Delta Ocean Pointe Victoria Giveaway

Comments 354 by Rebecca Bollwitt

This past weekend my mother, sister, niece and I took the quick trip to Victoria for our annual Girls Getaway. Since 2002, we have taken a weekend to visit Victoria, see the sights, and have a special dinner in honor of my mother’s birthday. Eight times out of ten, we booked our stay at the […]

Brunch at Reflections in the Rosewood Hotel Georgia

Comments 286 by Rebecca Bollwitt
Disclosure: Review — Our brunch was compliments of Reflections at the Rosewood Hotel Georgia. I was not paid to write this post or provide a review for the contest portion. Please review the Policy & Disclosure section for further information.

The Rosewood Hotel Georgia‘s inner courtyard dining lounge, Reflections, offered its first brunch service this past weekend. Located on the 4th floor of the hotel, it’s perched between city towers and surrounded by a flowing stream. A rushing waterwall drowns out city sounds and smooth lounge music echoes from under the glass canopy. John and […]

Howard Hughes at the Bayshore

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Legendary elusive billionaire Howard Hughes once holed up in Vancouver’s Bayshore hotel (now Westin Bayshore) for six straight months. It’s been 40 years since his stay and Heritage Vancouver is hosting an anniversary tour to commemorate the unusual event. 1961 – Bayshore Inn, Coal Harbour. Archives item# 2010-006.046. What Howard Hughes at the Bayshore: 40th […]

The Burrard Hotel Downtown Vancouver

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt
Disclosure: Review — I was not paid to write this post, or any other, and a review was not expected. I did have 1 complimentary night at The Burrard. Please review the Policy & Disclosure section for further information.

The Burrard Hotel has recently undergone a complete renovation, overhaul, re-branding, and everything else associated with bringing this 1950s style motor hotel up to Vancouver’s world-class city standards. Tipping their hat to their roots, you can find retro charms like plastic patio furniture in the swinging garden courtyard mixed with modern amenities like complimentary WIFI […]

Black Rock Resort in Ucluelet

Comments 6 by Rebecca Bollwitt
Disclosure: Review — I was not paid to write this post or any other. Nor was a review expected. Our stay and dinner was compliments of Black Rock Resort however we paid taxes, gratuities, and for the wine pairing upgrade. Please review the Policy & Disclosure section for further information.

A few weeks ago we spent the weekend at Black Rock Resort in Ucluelet, just ahead of Valentine’s Day. We did a rain-soaked late night drive across the Tofino Highway, arriving on a Friday, and took the ferry home from Nanaimo on Sunday afternoon. Probably one of the best hotel room views in the world. […]