Cycling in Vail, Colorado
Last summer when we were in Vail, our hotel, The Sebastian - Vail arranged for us to have bicycles throughout our stay. It was a wonderful perk. It kind of made the trip in a way because we went everywhere on our own time frame and it was fun to go. It's tradition for...
Venus Sophia Tea & Vegetarian Eatery, Victoria
When you go to Victoria, British Columbia, you've got to have the Afternoon Tea experience. Venus Sophia is a quaint Vegetarian Eatery that serves up a lovely version of tea time, and I always get excited about a vegetarian-specific restaurant, especially when they...
Pink Jeep Tours, Sedona: Magnificent Views and Good Fun
I'm always up for a jeep tour. The more interesting the geography, the better, and Sedona is one place that begs for jeep travel. Pink Jeep Tours are a Sedona classic and unless you've rented your own jeep, you really should do a tour to see the area from this...
Helijet Helicopter Service
I'm obsessed with helicopters. They fascinate me, and I get very excited to be near them or fly in them. The trouble is, I'm not a fan of heights. Terrified might be a better word for it if I'm honest. But I continue to push myself in this direction, because being up...
Butchart Gardens: the Magic of Christmas
One of the most fun things you can do in Victoria at Christmastime is to visit Butchart Gardens. Actually, it is a great place to visit any time of the year, but it's particularly exciting at night during Christmas when they present the Magic of Christmas. The whole...
Magnolia Hotel Victoria, BC
Victoria is the perfect location for a weekend getaway, and during the holidays, it's just what you need to get you in a festive mood. The Magnolia Hotel & Spa has the Christmas spirit and offers quiet, low key accommodations in a prime location with easy access...
Home for the Holidays
I'm a total Christmas person. For me it's about the beautiful lights, seasonal food, and the coziness of being with people we love. For the last couple of years, I've been away from home on Christmas, so this year I am looking forward to hunkering down and snuggling...
Novis Vita Juicer: Functional Art
When I was in Zurich, I stumbled upon this amazing juicer that stopped me in my tracks. I was in Zurich West, a funky, interesting part of town with an eclectic variety of shops. And there it was, sitting on a table with kitchen stuff--The Novis Vita Juicer. As an...
Stoic & Genuine, Denver Union Station
Situated within the fabulous Denver Union Station, Stoic & Genuine offers fresh sustainably sourced seafood flown in daily and served up beautifully. It's a gorgeous restaurant with an open kitchen and bar, outdoor seating and innovative menu. It's beautiful...
The Cooper Lounge, Denver Union Station
"Imbibe in Style," they say, and I can't imagine anything more stylish than The Cooper Lounge at Denver Union Station. This is a place to get swanky and chill out with some quality cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. As someone madly in love with train travel and completely...
