“Boston isn’t a city, it’s a family.” -Chad Finn- We have an affinity for historical cities. There is something captivating about the architecture, character and deep rooted pride of a destination that carries with it the vibrancy of the past. Boston, Massachusetts, is a culmination of curves and clean lines, as a 19th century church […]
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Fairmont Hotel Macdonald: A Mother-Daughter Weekend in the Fairytale Castle of Edmonton
“Whether for business or pleasure, Fairmont Hotel Macdonald has the attentive staff and luxurious accommodations to make your stay a graceful complement to the fun that abounds just outside our doors.” -Fairmont Hotel Macdonald- From the Edmonton River Valley it looms, a majestic combination of copper and limestone, radiating a romantic elegance in a tale that weaves […]
Fairmont Hotel Macdonald: Staying in the Jewel of Edmonton’s Skyline
A HOTEL WITH HISTORY: In July, 1915, the doors to a seven storey limestone and copper, chateau-inspired castle were opened. Luxury and charm spilled into the streets, enticing newcomers of Canada to settle in this Northern Alberta community. Guests dined beneath twinkling chandeliers hung from an ornate 24 foot ceiling, as notes of an invisible […]
Mount Engadine Lodge: All-Inclusive Connection in Alberta’s Backcountry
Discovering authentic connection at Mount Engadine Lodge, located in the back country of Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada.
Lions and Tigers and Towers, Oh My! Spending a Weekend in Calgary, Alberta
“Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” -Tommy Douglas- HELLO WORLD, MEET CALGARY… As a family from the Edmonton area, we enjoy the fun rivalry between our cities; Eskimos vs. Stampeders, Oilers vs. Flames, but when it comes down to it, we absolutely love […]
When in Rome…Stay and Stroll
“Rome is the city of echoes, the city of illusions, and the city of yearning.” -Giotto de Bondone- For me, Rome, is the epicentre of my of wanderlust, the city that speaks directly to my heart. For those of you afflicted with a place such as this, you understand such yearning. For those who have […]