Recently we were reunited with our beloved Royal Hawaiian hotel in Waikiki. Affectionately known as the Pink Palace of the Pacific, the Royal Hawaiian is a Luxury Collection (formerly SPG, now Marriott) that was built back in 1927.

On our recent trip to Hawaii (the first one we have taken in three years), we elected to fly on Hawaiian Airlines out of Seattle. This meant a 6:00 a.m. departure from Vancouver International Airport (YVR), so we decided as we have done in the past to stay at the Fairmont Vancouver Airport. The hote

Cathy and I recently stayed at the Hotel Georgia for a two-night staycation in the city. We have stayed here previously but it was merely an overnight stop, and we wanted to try it again and get the full 5-star experience.

Cathy and I recently headed inland for a five-night break at Whistler. The village was vibrant with activity and lots of skiing, and we opted to stay at the Four Seasons Resort.

Villa Dubrovnik is an inconic luxury hotel located on a stretch of the Dalmatian Coast in Croatia.

When Visiting Victoria, we often stay at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel located 15 minutes from Downtown Victoria, rather than one of the many chain hotels in the city.

When points don’t play a factor in selecting our hotel Cathy and I often like to stay at a boutique hotel.

Cathy and I don’t usually stay at B and Bs due to our desire for privacy and a couple of bad experiences over the years. However, during the recent BC Day long weekend, we had the opportunity to stay in a rather special place while we spent the weekend with friends in the wine region.

(Located on one of the city's most sophisticated streets (Friedrichstraße), the Westin Grand Berlin offers classic five-star comforts and décor, a bevy of services and an ensemble of fine dining and drinking options—not to mention an expansive spa and lovely winter garden.