There are many places in this big old world that you can go and very few of them are more beautiful than British Columbia, Canada. With its stunning coastline, glorious mountains and relaxed way of life, British Columbia is an oft forgotten North American jewel. That won’t be the case after 2010 when Vancouver hosts the Winter Olympics. Once the world sees how amazing it is you can bet that people will flock to B.C.

Now is the optimal time to visit. The summer months in British Columbia cannot be ... [read more]

Here’s a great deal if you are looking for an affordable Spring Break getaway or to add another stamp to your child’s passport. Alaskan Airlines is offering up a deal where kids ages 2-11 can fly for free to Vancouver, B.C. when you purchase a flight and hotel stay package. A free vacation for the kids! Sign me up!

The offer is only valid on flights from Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego and it requires a minimum 3-night stay at one of the hotels in Vancouver. ... [read more]

Vancouver, B.C., where Asia meets America. An awesome, scenic city nestled between ocean and mountains, it boasts the second largest Chinatown in North America. Home to Stanley Park – a 1,000 acre wilderness park for walkers, hikers, bikers and drivers, Vancouver is excellent for outdoor exploring. The city can be seen on foot. When you’re tired of walking, go sailing, and then eat at a mountain top restaurant and ski in the evening.

In a physical setting that matches and probably exceeds that of Seattle, Vancouver is the third largest city in Canada. On ... [read more]

Victoria, with its delightful combination of British and Pacific Northwest flavors, has been charming visitors for centuries. With thousands of interesting things to do year-round, it is no surprise that Victoria was rated the number one destination choice in Canada and the best city in the Americas by Conde Naste Traveler Magazine. This former British outpost was also voted by Travel and Leisure as one of the 10 best cities in the world to visit.

The island off the coast of British Columbia is known to be both a romantic getaway but also ... [read more]