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Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has introduced “F-scapes,” 42 unique travel experiences offered exclusively through the brand’s properties across North America. F-scapes include: • “Flight of Fancy” by Fairmont Le Château Montebello in Quebec, which includes a private floatplane tour of the region as well as time on one of the lakes of Kenauk Nature, a private fish and game reserve. • “A Whale Shark’s Tale” by Fairmont Mayakoba in Riviera Maya, Mexico, which allows guests to glide through the waves with whale sharks, visit UNESCO World Heritage site Sian Ka’an and enjoy a Mexican craft beer tasting. • “The Sky’s the Limit by Fairmont Vancouver Airport, which includes a customized session at an official airline training facility — normally reserved for teaching and testing airline pilots — to prepare guests to take control as the pilot in command aboard a Boeing 767 jet airliner for a 60-minute flight simulation. • “Capture the Rainforest” by Fairmont Chateau Whistler, which features a two-hour hike to a remote stand of 1,000-year-old trees — the Ancient Cedars — followed by a gourmet picnic lunch in a secluded creekside setting before taking to the air for a flight over British Columbia’s treetops, streams and valleys via Canada’s highest tandem zipline. All 42 F-scapes, which are available to book through September 30, have been captured on video and are featured on Fscapes.com.

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The truth is out there: Vancouver, Canada, continues to lure movie and TV producers – and, in turn, tourists curious to see the real places that became film sets. The city known as Hollywood North this summer is hosting David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson and the rest of the cast and crew of the recently revived series “The X-Files.” They’re in town to make six new episodes, set to air in January, of the sci-fi series that began in 1993. Duchovny plays Fox Mulder, and Anderson plays Dana Scully, both FBI agents who try to solve the riddles of the paranormal. The production company does its best to keep filming locations under wraps, but the stars were spotted last month at the downtown Vancouver Club, a members-only spot. Other locations that may be familiar: Britannia Mining Museum: The former copper mine – at one time the largest in the British empire – regularly hosts film crews that can’t resist its miles of dark and eerie tunnels. Its many credits David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson will return in "The "X-Files," which has been shooting in Vancouver, Canada. (Fox/Getty Images)

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Besides hosting concerts and sporting events, BC Place Stadium hosted the cast and crew of "Godzilla" during the movie's production. (Metro Vancouver CVB)

Chan Centre for the Performing Arts: The building’s futuristic architecture has been featured in more than 60 productions, including “Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer” and “Tomorrowland.” Riverview Hospital: The buildings of the former mental hospital have doubled as police stations, FBI offices and, of course, hospitals in a range of productions including “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” and “Supernatural.” Orpheum Theatre: The ornate architecture and brilliant colors have lured many a producer. The movie theater turned concert hall has been a backdrop for various projects including “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn” and the yet-to-be released “Fantastic Four 2.”

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others scheduled for completion by August 1. The Miramar dates to 1921 (replacing the original Victorian mansion) and boasts a legacy of high-profile guests over the years from Greta Garbo to Howard Hughes to Bill Clinton, before and after becoming President. The bungalows – the only ones to be found in a Santa Monica hotel - were built in 1938. Nicely tucked away amidst lush gardens, the bungalows offered seclusion and escape from the press (well, not all of it) for sultry 20th century icons such as Jean Harlow and Marilyn Monroe - reportedly at the same time as other hotel guests JFK and Jackie. The bungalows still offer celebs and the rest of us a sweet escape, newly refreshed for today’s upbeat, upscale, Santa Monica lifestyle. Designed by LA’s own Michael Berman Limited, the bungalows maintain a residential vibe that is hip, luxe, sustainable, and glamourous. That's tough to pull off but that is Santa Monica. Key features include wood plank floors (check out the wood "tile" in the bathrooms,) eclectic mix of furniture, and the cool colors of the ocean, the landscape, and the occasional overcast sky. All bungalows have private entrances and private patios. Here’s a glimpse of a few of the bungalows, some that we toured in depth while others were having final touches applied. As in wet paint. Bungalow One

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guest services shuttles Fairmont Hotels, Cadillac launch courtesy vehicle program By Matthew Marin Associate Editor NATIONAL REPORT—Guests of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts who want to travel in style can partake in a courtesy luxury vehicle program that puts them in a Cadillac Escalade or CTS luxury midsize sedan, the 2014 Motor Trend Car of the Year. The two brands signed a multiyear agreement that secures Cadillac as Fairmont’s exclusive guest vehicle transportation program partner in the U.S. A fleet consisting of more than 25 vehicles is now available at properties across the country, such as the Fairmont Kea Lani in Maui, HI; the Fairmont San Francisco; the Fairmont Copley Plaza in Boston; and the Fairmont Washington, DC. “As a leader in luxury, Fairmont is always looking for innovative ways to elevate the guest experience,” said Alexandra Blum, VP of public relations & global partnerships. “To help us achieve this, we have a dedicated partnerships team in place that is focused on developing, nurturing and executing programs with some of the world’s top lifestyle brands.” Fairmont Hotels & Resorts strives to pinpoint leading brands in various sectors and then identify opportunities for collaborations that will best resonate for its hotels and guests, according to Blum. “Cadillac, like Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, is a luxury brand that is committed to delivering personalized experiences, and so it seemed to be the perfect synergy,” she said.

The Fairmont San Francisco offers guest access to the new Cadillac Escalades and CTS luxury, midsize sedans.

Providing luxury chauffeured travel, the Cadillac Escalades and CTS sedans offer spacious seating and technologically advanced features including builtin WiFi hotspots to provide guests with convenient connectivity as they travel to their destination. Both vehicles offer refined evolutionary styling with Cadillac’s signature vertical lighting elements, according to General Motors. “The Escalade sets the standard among luxury SUVs with a formula of bold design, powerful capacity and luxurious accommodations,” said Eneuri Acosta, communications manager at General Motors. “And, the CTS—with its striking design and lightweight, rear-wheel-drive-based architecture— stands out among the world’s best midsize sedans with distinctive, satisfying blend of luxury and sport.” Guests can enjoy a courtesy ride to local destinations, as local discovery is an integral aspect of the Fairmont experience, according to the brand. In the nation’s capital, for example, they have the opportunity to be transported to a show at the Kennedy Center or to the Lincoln Memorial. Guests of the

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continued success.” Fairmont President’s Club members and guests on Fairmont Gold floors are given priority access to the service. Guests can ride on a first-come, firstserved basis via the concierge desk at each hotel. “Our guests are well-traveled, and they see themselves as travelers, not tourists,” said Blum. “They are charismatic, connected, thoughtful and locally inspired. They have a traditional expectation of luxury, feel successful and usually know what they want and the luxuries they are willing to pay for.” Research also indicates that Fairmont guests are “sophisticated, adventurous and athletic, and can be defined as leaders in their respective industries,” according to the company. In terms of business and leisure travelers, Fairmont’s business mix has shifted slightly. Currently, there is nearly a 60/40 split between business and leisure travelers and, while Fairmont remains highly focused on the business traveler, the leisure customer has become increasingly important. “Fairmont is all about connecting guests to the destination in which they are staying, and this service is another way we are doing just that,” said Blum. “We elevate our guests’ stay by allowing them to experience the best of a destination while having Fairmont take care of everything. This is a complimentary, dependable, seamless service for our loyal guests, which helps to relieve some of the stresses of travel, making our guests’ stay more enjoyable.” HB

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A few days after, Leon was diagnosed with cancer. Campbell commented, “With all of his hospital visits and treatments our

savings became depleted, so I began searching for wedding contest and entered them.” Campbell found

the Claremont Wedding of the Century contest while browsing through Instagram. “I posted a picture of us and our love story,” said Campbell. The contest ended on her birthday, May 31, and since she didn’t hear anything about the winner, they assumed they didn’t win.

“About a week later, I got a call from the hotel saying that we were in the top few selected couples, and that they wanted us to come to the hotel for an interview. We had never been to this hotel before, and when Leon and I pulled up to the hotel we were blown away by how big and gorgeous it was.”

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square table. One man was standing with a video camera. They were asked many questions about where

they met and how he proposed. The last question they asked was who would they call if they won. “I said, ‘I would call my mom,’ and then they said that I should get her on the phone because we just did!”

Suddenly, Bruno Mars’ song, “I think I want to marry you” came on and employees from the hotel came out from where they were hiding throwing rose petals. The couple was given a bouquet of red roses and

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The hotel is providing a horse and carriage for Campbell to ride in on the “big day,” in addition to a one

night stay for the couple in a honeymoon suite. As they were leaving, Leon and Kimmie were given a GoPro to film all the pre-wedding preparation. “It really is like a fairytale wedding,” Campbell remarked. “We are so grateful.”

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Wine Tasting With Sonoma Adventures Photo Courtesy of Hunt Bailie A few years back, the best way to travel around Napa or Sonoma counties while wine tasting was in a rented stretch limo. However, with savvy travelers yearning for more unique and healthful experiences, the transportation method of choice is the bicycle these days. Want to experience the best of Wine Country by bike? Here, we breakdown a journey through Sonoma to some of the region’s most illustrious wineries. Start your journey by booking a room at Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa. Perfectly situated amongst the vines, this picturesque property gets you in the mood for all the movement to come with a sweat-inducing itinerary that includes everything from yoga in the mineral water pool to tennis lessons and Pilates. Once your bags are comfortably stowed in your room, get the Fairmont’s concierge to connect you to Sonoma Adventures, a great mobile bike, segway and vehicle rental company that will drop your wheels off in front of the hotel. The company offers all sorts of tours, but we think a trip through the valley is the way to go. After you’ve familiarized yourself with your bike, head north to your first stop of the day, Hamel Family Wines. Hamel, which started producing wine in 2006 and opened its stunning new tasting room a year ago, is a 100-percent organic and biodynamic vineyards. George Hamel Jr. and his sons, John and George III, are

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the ones ensuring that things go well with the grapes. Additionally, both Georges are biking enthusiasts who greet you with a friendly smile and provide as much insight on area routes as possible. “Sonoma is a cycler’s paradise,” Hamel Jr. says before mentioning how his commitment to the cause is so strong that he offered up a part of the property to be used for a scenic

bike path through Sonoma. Back inside, you’ll find the Hamel Family tasting room to be incredible; it’s an indoor-outdoor space with a massive stone fountain, wide umbrellas, lounges, tables and plush seating. The space is keenly decorated, but its architecture is nearly as notable. The Hamels made sure that each room’s rectangular windows frame the outside view as if they were pieces of art. Like the vistas, the vino is exceptional — especially for a lesser-known, younger producer. The 2014 sauvignon blanc is tropical and smooth while the red blends, especially the 2012 Isthmus, are full-bodied and delightful on the palette. There’s a playfulness to the sips, much like everything else about Hamel. This family doesn’t take itself too seriously and it has an awesome time doing what they do. The sentiment is contagious, so it’s hard to pedal away from here without having a wide smile on your face. But alas, you are on a bike tour and your next stop is a bit of a trek away. This time, you’re headed to the other side of the Sonoma Square, nearly 10 miles, to Scribe, a winery that pours a completely polarizing experience from the one you just finished. Scribe is a rebellious little outfit run by brothers Andrew and Adam Mariani, the reigning princes of the Sonoma wine scene. Their tasting room is just that — a small spot on the bottom floor of an old hacienda where the bearded and braided staff handles the incoming Having Too Much Fun On Two Wheels, crowds. A dozen or so picnic tables dot the Photo Courtesy of Hunt Bailie landscape in front of the tasting room and Edison light bulbs hang from the trees. Scribe is known for its lively quarterly parties for wine club members and, of course, its bottles. On a recent visit, four current releases were

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sampled, but the stand-outs were a lovely dry Riesling; a wildly good, almost-orange skinfermented chardonnay; and an unfiltered-yet-versatile pinot noir. Since Scribe values pairing food and wine, too, each tasting involves a small wooden plate of seasonal eats like local dry jack cheese, miniature apricots, nuts and cucumbers grown on site. Your next stop is just a 10-minute ride to the winery Gundlach Bundschu, the oldest familyowned winery in California. (But be warned, there is a long hill that leads up to the address.) If you’re planning ahead, it’s best to make a reservation for an outdoor table overlooking the lake; it’s the ideal spot to savor a picnic lunch. However, drop-ins are welcome in the tasting room, which is generally packed on weekends. Elbow your way to a spot at the bar and you won’t be disappointed. There you’ll find the reasons why Gun Bun has been in business since 1858: the selections are lovely (the refreshingly dry rosé, the elegant and jammy Tempranillo); the staff is warm and knowledgeable; and the space is eclectic with cement floors and walls that are covered in family artifacts. The final stop on your whirlwind wine trek is 15 minutes away at the refined Patz & Hall winery. The new tasting facility, The Sonoma House, opened in January 2014. The sparkling building comes to life with slate and sage touches, charming artwork, and plenty of spaces for savoring wine while staring out at the just-planted vines. Patz & Hall was founded in 1988 as a sort of experiment among friends Donald Patz, James Hall, Anne Moses and Heather Patz. According to Donald, they “never imagined we’d be this fortunate.” You might feel similarly after you try seven different wines with small gluten-free bites by a local chef. The brut sparkler is toasty with a welcomed lingering finish and the Hudson Vineyard chardonnay is a classic, tongue-tingling glass. Patz & Hall specializes in chards and pinot noirs that they strive to make as well-rounded as possible. Adds Patz, “A great wine tastes great whenever you taste them.” Even after a long day of bike tastings. Like

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After spending a week on assignment in Quebec City, I thought I’d make a list of some of my favorite finds. (Let me know if you have others to add by leaving a comment below, because this is one city I’ll definitely be returning to soon.) And, while I was able to spend a full seven days in Quebec’s loveliest city (sorry, Montreal!), I realize not everyone is blessed with that much time to explore. That’s why I put together a video itinerary of the “Perfect Day in Quebec City.” Best Gr and Hotel: Is there any question? The recently refurbished Fair mont Le Château Fr ontenac is a far http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2015/07/01/the-best-of-quebec-city-afitz/

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cry from the slightly musty hotel I stayed at a few years ago. Following a massive renovation, the historic Upper Town grande dame now boasts fantastic restaurants and beautifully appointed rooms with plenty of amenities. Plus, you can’t put a price on the wonderful feeling that you’re staying in one of the most legendary hotels in the world. Best Boutique Hotel: I loved staying at Le Ger main Hotel, away from the crowds of Lower Town and just around the corner from the famous antique stores on Rue Saint-Paul. Occupying a space that was once home to Dominion Fish and Fruit (circa 1912), the hotel’s aesthetic somehow manages to be cool and contemporary but also extremely homey (Exhibit A: the fireplaces and oversize chairs in the lobby). Per ks: Guests can order room service from nearby local favorite L’Échaudé, then borrow one of the hotel’s bikes to work it off. Tip: Ask for Esther at the front desk—she gives the best insider advice in the city. Best Place for an After noon Cocktail: I was meeting a friend at 4 p.m. and couldn’t find a bar or bistro open anywhere in Lower Town. We ended up at Le Café du Monde, a restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the St. Lawrence River. Even though the place is next to Quebec City’s cruise terminal, it’s not a tourist trap—the wine list and food are both excellent, and the beautiful setting makes you feel almost as though you’re aboard a boat yourself. Best Casual Restaur ant: Le Bur eau de Poste was one of my favorite stumble-upons. As its name suggests, this always packed eatery is housed in a former post office building. The restaurant is known for its great beer selection, and every food item on the extensive menu—think casual fare like burgers, salads, and tacos—is CAD $4.95. The owners love skateboarding, something that’s clearly (and endearingly) reflected in the hip eatery’s decor. Tip: Go here for brunch. You won’t be sorry. Best Day Tr ip: Spending at least a few hours on the Île d’Or léans is a must if you’re visiting Quebec City, especially in the summer. Before my latest visit, I had no idea such a treasure trove of local farms, wineries, and culinary artisans (the island is known as the “Breadbasket of Quebec”), not to mention beautiful bed-andbreakfasts, was just a stone’s throw from downtown. Best Museum: The permanent exhibition on Quebec City history at the Musées de la civilisation is a key tool to understanding the French-Canadian cultural hub’s past and future, while fascinating rotating exhibitions (a memorable one during my visit was Hor se Power !, which highlighted the evolution of horse-drawn carriages) round out the experience. Tip: The museum doubles as a great place for lunch—its on-site restaurant, Café 47, serves up inexpensive—and delicious—quiches and soups. Best Unexpected Beauty: Near the edge of the Saint-Roch neighborhood, you’ll discover highway overpasses supported by concrete pillars that have been splashed with colorful frescoes. They create beauty in an area that would otherwise be completely unappealing. Though you will find striking murals all over the city, these are located in the most surprising of locations. Best Antiques: It’s hard to go wrong when you’re shopping on Rue Saint-Paul, the center of Quebec’s antiques scene. As a traveler, I had a particular soft spot for La Nouvelle-Fr ance Antiquités with its lovely vintage trunks, posters, license plates, and artwork from destinations around the world. Best Bites: I returned to Pâtes Fr aîches et Cie at the Marché du Vieux-Port a whopping three times for a fancy version of a frozen pizza roll (more elegantly known as a croustillant). Other must-try bites: the banana and chocolate dessert crepe at Le Billig, the feta-and-olive loaf at Paillar d. Best Local Shop: I went gaga over the huge selection of Made-in-Quebec clothing and jewelry at Signatur es Québécoises, housed in the lower level of an old church in the funky Saint-Roch district. Best Place to Relax Outside: The Plains of Abr aham is the city’s largest park by far (it’s more than twice the size of New York’s Central Park!), and full of treasures. My favorite find was the J oan of Ar c Gar den, which is centered around a statue of the French heroine and provides a stunning venue for more than 150 varieties of flowers and plants. That it’s one of the most popular places in town for locals to stage engagement and wedding http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2015/07/01/the-best-of-quebec-city-afitz/

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photos is no surprise. Best View: I loved picnicking in front of La Citadelle and marveling at the larger-than-life Château Frontenac. But at Ciel, you get a bird’s-eye view of the city in all directions. Located on top of the Concorde Hotel near the Plains of Abraham, Ciel provides wide-angle shots of the St. Lawrence River and Old Town. Plus, the modern French-Canadian bistro offers up plenty of ways to keep your mouth occupied while you soak up the beauty that surrounds you. Annie F itzsimmons is Nat Geo Travel’s Urban Insider, exploring the cities of the world with style. Follow her adventures on Twitter @anniefitz and on Instagram @anniefitzsimmons.

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There are hidden gems in this political town that are all about art and food, music and exploration. Oh, sure, there's the parliament buildings and the museums but do you know where the best view of them is? Or the most spectacular sunset? Or from where you can see the August fireworks? And what about free stuff to do? Or day trips to take? Historic Restaurant pick?

From the Fairmont Chateau Laurier, you can see not only the Parliament buildings and iconic clock tower from many rooms, you can also spy the changing of the guards which marches over the Rideau canal at 10 a.m. daily all summer. Perhaps the best kept secret is the fact that this grand dame of a hotel has the loveliest patio called La Terrasse where a sumptuous meal or spanky cocktail can be consumed. It boasts the best 180 view of the Alexandra Bridge, right on past Parliament Hill and on over across the Ottawa river to Hull. The sunsets in a glistening pink on some evenings.

The week of August 8-12, 2015 will light you up in a different way. Here will be your best Ottawa view of the Sound of Light fireworks event. A worldwide competition set to music and set up at the Canadian Museum of History. But you can have a terrific martini and lean back to look up from La Terrasse. I enjoyed the most buttery lemony pan fried pickerel here. I won't say it was light, it was anything but. But, it was more than worth every bite. Getting ever so slightly away from the core and Market area is an off the beaten path strip of some fun restos on Sommerset. At first I was drawn toward the patio at Mama Teresa's on a warm summer eve (otherwise I would have hit my other fav Union 613) but one glimpse inside this old home and I wanted a meal with music and lush decor near a bright large window. The special of the day contained all of my favourites for $39.00, a seafood risotto appetizer and osso bucco main plus dessert. Wayyyyy too much for one meal but I didn't want to upset mama! Sumptuous sauces seems to be what this historical and traditional Italian ristorante is all about. Wear loose pants.

Luckily, during the weeks of July 4-17,2015, there is an arts festival called Music and Beyond that has hundreds of concerts and events. I attended a "learn to tango" free class that had seniors, students and me tripping over my partner's size 13s. Wandering into a stunning building at the University of Ottawa and finding miscellaneous people in attendance for random reasons sets my heart aloft. Good thing too because learning the steps kept me pinned to the ground and yet held up in strong arms. I still did my obligatory run along the Rideau Canal the next day but my posture was a little more tango and a lot less work weary. Ottawa always makes me feel patriotic and rooted in the history of Canada's French/English beginnings. But this time, it added a liveable layer to it's charm. ALSO ON HUFFPOST:

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Fantastic Fore It’s hard to exceed the beauty of Whistler’s quintessential quad of golf courses “What is wrong with you people?” I breathed as I boarded the Pacific Coach Lines bus in Whistler for the return trip to the airport in Vancouver. Why were its occupants evenly split between the two rows, I wondered. Perhaps those to my right had all bonked their heads on one of Whistler’s notorious downhill mountain bike runs and lost their senses. I mean, anyone who’d been here before, or who had at least travelled the northbound leg of the 2.5-hour journey, must surely have remembered that a west-facing window seat is mandatory stuff along the Sea to Sky Highway, that brilliant run of mountainous strips, rushing rivers and Glacier-fed waters the colour of blue Freezies that hugs the west coast of the B.C. mainland. Or maybe they were just distracted by the inordinate number of beautiful, fit-asfiddle folks making their way around Whistler Village—a talent level augmented by a slew of young Aussies and Kiwis securing off-season employment. They’re all drawn by a cornucopia of athletic pursuits, as well as the awesome twin peaks backdrop of Whistler and Blackcomb mountains. Whilst the resort traditionally ranks atop North America’s downhill ski destinations (including après-ski activities), Whistler Village is actually more populated in the summertime with tourists whose agendas range from hiking, zip-lining, watersports and cycling to mountain biking, ATV tours, fishing, bear watching and some pretty inspiring sightseeing that includes the longest zipline in the U.S. and Canada, as well as the breathtaking Peak 2 Peak gondola ride between Whistler and Blackcomb.

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destination is golf. The first half of Whistler’s quintessential quad opened in 1993 to multiple accolades—Whistler GC (Arnold Palmer) and Fairmont Chateau Whistler GC (Robert Trent Jones II), with Big Sky GC (Robert Cupp) in nearby Pemberton following a year later and Nicklaus North (Jack Nicklaus) opening in 1996. They all work seamlessly together in providing golf packages and tee times for guests. As well, each of the three village-based courses have introduced a Kids Play Free program that allows youth aged 10-18 to play free if accompanied by a paying adult. And while each of the fab four is a distinct, must-play experience, my favourite remains Chateau Whistler. The place could pretty much copyright “mountain golf at its finest” as part of its marketing package, so often has the phrase been associated with the RTJ II layout. Beginning across the street from the Four Seasons and rolling along the side of Blackcomb Mountain, the course presents players with one stunning view after another of the surrounding Fitzsimmons Range, augmented at various times by skyscraping trees, exposed rock faces, mountain ledges, wildlife, ravines and waterfalls. They say the first four holes can claw up your scorecard like a Grizzly—an

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example being the delicate short par-4 second, which requires a dart-like approach over a rushing creek to a thin landing area—but I honestly have no recollection of the difficulty; only the drama. And it just kept getting better—the par-3 fifth, a solid seven-iron with Mount Whistler in the background, being a prime example. It’s a truly inspired routing that provides unique looks at every tee and green, the latter of which were as lush and true as billiard tables. Big Sky Country We’ve just pulled into the Big Sky GC parking lot. Although a 35-minute drive north of Whistler, it’s also a 1,600-foot plunge into the Pemberton Valley, meaning a microclimate that’s anywhere from three to 10 degrees warmer. But it’s the looming, steep-faced backdrop of Mount Currie immediately adjacent the layout that leaves mouths agape. Bigfoot could have ridden a unicorn across the first green and I still would have missed it, so constant and commanding is the view of that 8,500-foot mountain. A pair of rockslides on the day, raising dust instead of a snowy powder thanks to a very early and hot golf season, added further draw to a course that was once considered merely a decent layout propped up by an amazing backdrop, but which has matured significantly in recent years; its trees better framing holes, foliage filling in and new T1 Bentgrass greens rolling as smooth as silk. Highlights include the aptly named Green River, which curls by the par-3 fifth green (you can get a jetboat ride through there), and the par-5 fourth. Entitled Purgatory, it’s a relentless par-5 that crosses a pair of creeks, with Mount Currie providing a dark canvas against which the flight of every shot is easily tracked. But the 19th hole is even better—a helicopter experience that starts at $325 pp and includes a flight from the course to the top of the mountain, where your

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group hits biodegradable balls off the cliff before returning to play your round afterward. But you can also tee it up here for the relative bargain of $99 after noon. And given that golfable hours extend to nearly 10:30 p.m. around Summer Solstice, that’s plenty of ‘after-noon’ to be had. Post-round, lovers of fine spirits can drop in to the Pemberton Distillery, where, under the guidance of a young master distiller Tyler Schramm, the organic-certified establishment has been fashioning some marvellous potato-derived concoctions, including a tasty gin, vodka and a brand new, dangerously easy drinking whisky with hints of vanilla and butter. Bear Essentials The photo ops continue at Nicklaus North. Carved around a bird sanctuary just a few minutes outside Whistler, this lush Golden Bear design is easily the most forgiving of the four tracks—not including its two signature par-3s, that is. The first of that perilous pair is No. 12, a stiff 200 yards over water into the prevailing breeze, with the walk to the green over a Scottish-like stone bridge. The second is the magnificent 17th. Measuring 213 yards from the blue tees, its well-bunkered green juts left into the still waters of Green Lake, framed by snow-capped mountains beyond, with seaplane landings a regular occurrence. Of the area’s four courses, the most easily accessed—but hardest on your golf ball supply—is Whistler. Accented with nine lakes fed by two winding creeks, towering stands of ancient cedars and a pair of 480-year-old sentinel firs to the

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left of the first hole, Arnold Palmer’s first Canadian design offers absolutely no shortage of places to lose your golf ball when your swing goes awry. The assault begins at No. 3, a tight, boomerang-right par-5 that reminds one that, with all due respect to environmental concerns, there needs some clearing out of that dense underbrush. Let’s just say that if you hit it in the forest, you’ll find a bear before you find your ball. As enchanting, scenic and well manicured as this Audubon-certified layout was—there are five types of trout spawning in Crabapple Creek—our entire group were gradually afflicted, as one ball after another sailed into oblivion, to the point that our slow, silent, shoulder-slumped walk down the fairways began to resemble the Bataan Death March.

shoulder-slumped walk down the fairways began to resemble the Bataan Death March. And then, just left of 14th tee, there was this tree, the bark of which had been clawed off for several feet. “It’s regularly used my mama bear to teach her clubs to climb in the spring,” our guide informed us. And I pretty much stopped looking for golf balls at that point.

WHERE TO STAY: My home for the week was the Crystal Lodge, ideally situated in the heart of the village. My second-floor room was simple and clean, with free WiFi, although it was cold enough to hang meat when I opened the door. There was, however, a cozy sauna just down the hall with a shower attached, and a decently sized hot tub and pool beyond the Old Spaghetti Factory restaurant downstairs. WHERE TO EAT: Steak lovers should seek out the Four Seasons Sidecut restaurant. Foodies also won’t want to miss Araxi in the village, with its off-the-charts quality and service at a surprisingly reasonable price. And while there are 1,100 labels on the wine list (starting at an affordable $28), there’s also a great half-bottle selection, as well as 30 by-the-glass offerings. Hopheads should check out the craft beers at the laidback BrewHouse, with its model train circling the rafters. GETTING THERE: I travelled to Vancouver via Air Canada—I’m addicted to the free movies—and then WestJet for the return trip (no in-seat screens or free movies, which seems so old school, but the service is always top notch). CONTACTS Tourism Whistler: whistler.com Golf Whistler (vacation packages and links to all four courses): golfwhistler.com Peak 2 Peak Gondola: whistlerblackcomb.com/discover/360-experience Pacific Coach bus lines: Pacificcoach.com Crystal Lodge Hotel: Crystal-Lodge.com July 2015

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Fairmont has constructed 16 new bee hotels throughout Canada, including this one at Fairmont Waterfront Vancouver.

Fairmont hotels across Canada are now abuzz with new activity. In partnership with Burt’s Bees Canada, the hospitality chain has constructed 16 new bee hotels across the country. The hotels provide a place to stay for solitary bees who unlike honeybees, nest individually without a queen or hive. The bee hotel program launched last year at the Fairmont Royal York as well as four other locations in the Greater Toronto Area. “I think it’s something that resonates with people. It’s an important issue, bees pollinate a significant amount of the food we eat,” said Fairmont spokesperson Kaitlynn Dodge. The new bee hotels will be constructed at Fairmont properties in Vancouver, Whistler, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Ottawa and Quebec City. As well, 10 bee hotels will be built in public spaces in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Halifax. “We felt we could play a role to provide much needed habitat in urban centres, where bees sometimes have a harder time, especially solitary bees, finding a place to nest,” Dodge said. The bee hotels are constructed using natural nesting materials such as wood, twigs, fallen branches, soil and pith-filled holes. With a design that replicates natural nesting areas, the hotels allow the pollinators to breed and lay eggs. Each of the bee hotels has a unique design that plays off of the structure’s surroundings. “In Whistler, the bee hotel is in the shape of the mountains,” Dodge said. “We wanted to make sure that it is was something unique. As guests, they will visit multiple hotels across the country.”

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Canadian Lodging News The bee hotels have also helped draw interest towards their human counterpart. “We’ve noticed as soon as it went up, there was a lot of interest,” Dodge said. “Guests are interacting a lot with them.” Solitary bees account for 90 per cent of the bee population and pollinate one third of food consumed in Canada. A single pollinator bee is capable of sparking the production of 40 to 70 apples. To celebrate the insect’s contribution to the food we eat, chefs at six Canadian Fairmont hotels created pollinator menus featuring pollinator-friendly dishes and signature drinks. “It was just to give people an opportunity to learn more about the issue in a fun way,” Dodge said. In the last decade, Fairmont has built more than 20 honeybee apiaries at its hotels and resorts around the world. The honey produced in the apiaries is often harvested an incorporated into menus. Conservation of bee species, and improving the insect’s overall health, is part of the company’s sustainability commitment. “Bee hotels were a natural progression since we have a longstanding history with bees,” Dodge said. Canada is Fairmont’s first venture into bee hotels. With the project deemed as a success, the company is looking to expand the program. “Lots of our hotels worldwide have been asking how they can get involved,” Dodge said.

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The Fairmont Waterfront in Vancouver opened the doors to its newest bee hotel in June. It expects thousands of guests to take up permanent residence and begin to churn out delicious honey. (Karen Kwan/Vacay.ca) Story by Karen Kwan Vacay.ca Writer VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA — Thousands of guests will be staying for free at Fairmont Hotels across Canada and their arrival has the hotels buzzing. Fairmont Hotels has expanded its bee program across the country, bringing the number of bee hotels to 21. “Without these guests we probably wouldn’t be here and certainly not eating the foods we enjoy,” says Michael King, bee hotel concierge at the program’s launch last month in Vancouver at the Fairmont Waterfront. “Nine years ago when we had beehives in the garden, we started something that I don’t think anyone had any idea how much traction it would generate.”

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With more than 500 species of wild bees, Vancouver made sense as the destination to hold the expansion of the program. “And at the Fairmont Waterfront, where it all began,” says Alexandra Blum, vice president of global public relations and partnerships for Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, Raffles and Swissotel. “Solitary bees make up 90 per cent of the bee population and pollinate a third of the food we eat, but loss of habitat leaves hundreds of thousands of bees without a place to nest, and it’s damaging the Canadian agricultural system.”

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At the ceremony to open the newest bee hotel at the Fairmont Waterfront, the non-profit organization Hives for Humanity shared how local natural elements from Vancouver have been incorporated into the project. Burt’s Bees donated 100 per cent of its June profits from a limited-edition kit, the aptly named Honeymoon Suite — containing five classic Burt’s Bees products — towards the Wild for Bees hotel expansion. The benefit for hotel guests isn’t just in knowing their stay is helping to sustain the environmentally friendly program, but in getting to enjoy some of the honey made from the bees. Many of the participating Fairmont properties harvest the honey from the bee hotels and use it in menus. Some hotels have even tied their beekeeping initiatives into packages for curious guests. The Loden Hotel, which isn’t affiliated with Fairmont, last year launched its “Honey I Helped the Bees” package that included a trip to the Milross Community Garden in Vancouver to visit the property’s beehive and learn about the beekeeping process from a member of Hives for Humanity.

MORE ABOUT FAIRMONT HOTELS’ BEE PROGRAM Bee H otel Properties: Is the Fairmont Hotel you’re visiting among the 21 in the pollinator program? Click here to find out. Buzzworthy Facts: The Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City has 70,000 bees, including four queens, living in hives above the chef’s roof and producing 650 pounds of honey each year. The honey is harvested three times annually then incorporated into special honey-focused menus at the property’s flagship restaurant, Le Champlain. The Fairmont Vancouver Airport owns the largest bee population at any of the hotels. A whopping 1 million honeybees produce 2,400 pounds of honey each year.

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A favourite drive becomes a road where Canadian identity is forged By Jane Flanagan Originally published: 2 days ago

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My Irish father, all bombast and hot air, told us that we should travel our own country before we travelled the world, get to know its nooks and crannies and feel its flinty greys and startling greens become lodged in our souls. Of course, travelling Ireland (84,421 km² island that it is) is an achievable goal. Not that my motherland is either unvarying or unsurprising, but the scale is surmountable and a wholesale sense of belonging in its various parts is something most Irish people fully feel. Canada is another story. Canada has been my home for 13 years now and I don’t think I’ll ever claim to feel the same allencompassing sense of belonging here. Belonging is often a retrospective thing, though. And now when I look back, there are certain places that planted that first real sense of being a Canadian in me. The first time I drove to Jasper was in 1999. We took the road from Calgary to Jasper in a borrowed old Ford Crown Vic. The car wheezed its way up through the foothills and disbelief clamoured my vision. Having lived my whole life at sea level, I struggled to breathe the air. I waited for a vista to open up so I could take it all in at once. But the mountains are not served in bite-sized courses and there’s no way to savour every morsel. In the end, you have to surrender yourself to this ginormous landscape and that’s why it’s so utterly beautiful. http://driving.ca/bmw/x6/auto-news/entertainment/found-memories-driving-through-the-canadian-rockies

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Banff National Park. PHOTO: Jane Flanagan, Driving

Over the two years I lived in Calgary, we drove the Bow Valley Parkway and Icefield Parkway many times. Wherever you live, you probably have a place in which to anchor your memories. Often, these places aren’t chosen; you often discover a sense of belonging in places you’ve been homesick for without having known it. The Germans call it fernweh. And this is how I feel about the drive between Calgary and Jasper – it’s always a sort of homecoming for me.

Jasper to Calgary in a BMW X6 I’ve just disembarked from the Rocky Mountaineer, which I took from Whistler, through Quesnel to Jasper. Now we’re driving back to Calgary in style – BMW have generously loaned us an X6 for the trip – with a stopover night planned at the Fairmont Lake Louise. http://driving.ca/bmw/x6/auto-news/entertainment/found-memories-driving-through-the-canadian-rockies

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The car is the most luxurious vehicle I’ve travelled this road in. And as much as I loved the train portion of this trip, the autonomy you feel when you take the wheel, setting the pace, deciding your own stopping points, really marks driving as my favourite mode of travel. Driving a luxury vehicle is sometimes like getting a massage from somebody who talks the entire time. But the X6 slips into the background of this drive, blending with the experience rather than chattering over it. This is my favourite kind of luxury; subdued and dependable. Related: First drive of the 2015 BMW X6

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Still, the car is far from staid or stuffy: The exterior has a distinctive shape, with creased haunches that give it youthful zeal. My travel companion and I also love the view from inside this http://driving.ca/bmw/x6/auto-news/entertainment/found-memories-driving-through-the-canadian-rockies

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vehicle. Premium materials crafted in what BMW calls a “layered design approach” create an elegant and comfortable look with just the right dash of visual contrast. On top of the stitched leather dash is a free-standing, 10.2-inch graphic display, accessed via the console mounted controller. The car’s navigation system is easy to use and, although we know the route, the map screen is a steady, reassuring presence on the dashboard. The only complaint is that the entrance on the driver’s side entry is more awkward than it needs to be. Also read: Must-see Canadian drives you need to take this summer Although the car is big, in this landscape it feels just right. When we need it, its power is easily summoned, eliciting a pleased chuckle when we get to open it up a little. The X6 accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds and overtakes tourist slowcoaches with efficient aplomb. For this kind of sanguine travel especially, the roominess makes the car a lovely place to linger, go slow, even lounge after an exerting hike. After each stop, I find myself looking forward to returning to the X6’s cool cabin – and that basic, visceral desire to be either in or out of a car often tells you everything you need to know. Even our valet at the Fairmont Lake Louise gives over the keys with some reluctance.

Luxury travel on your own turf Staying home for a summer vacation often means travelling on a budget, and it’s been a happenstance of luck and kindness that has taken me on this trip at all. But there’s something to be said for doing your home country in world-class style and I might just run with this modification of Dad’s travel mantra.

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2015 BMW X6 in front of Mount Chephren and Waterfowl Lakes. Jane Flanagan, Driving

Being back on this route also forged new memories – another ring on the tree of my Canadian life. In the time since the first time I drove this road, I’ve become Canadian, built a fully-fledged life here. The thrill of driving this route hasn’t gone, but it has changed shape and hue – from that initial awe to a feeling of belonging and recognition. To this day, my parents have never visited Canada. To them, Canada is a frayed postcard on the fridge, with snow-capped mountains glinting in the sun, and lakes of impossible hues. But I hope one day they’ll come and see what it is I’ve fallen in love with here. And if I get that chance, I’ll drive them down this road to help them understand. This trip was a personal vacation, not funded by any third parties. BMW generously offered to equip us for the driving portion with an X6. They did not review or approve this article before publication.

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Things to consider if you go: Set out early: You’re most likely to avoid crowds and spot some wildlife if you set out early. Usually, wildlife sightings are marked by a small cluster of pulled over cars, so slow down if you approach such a gathering. Also, pay extra attention to other cars … drivers get easily and understandably distracted by both the wildlife and the landscape and this can lead to sudden stops and pullovers. Go slow: The whole point is to savour the surroundings, of course. But more than that, the pace here is just slow. There will be campers and day-trippers galore and you’ll end up backed-up if you try to hurry. The last place you want to be stuck is nose-to-tail with a caravan of camper vans. Stop: There are so many pullovers and trails to stop at and, frankly, you’d be remiss if you stayed in your car. Athabasca Falls, the Athabasca Glacier and Peyto Lake are some of the big hitters and all short, easy trails to stretch your legs on. I’m also very fond of the pullover at Mount Chephren.

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Read more: The six loneliest roads in North America for daring drivers Don’t overlook the details: Sure, the epic vistas are what we all think of when we think of Banff and Jasper National Parks. But there’s so much beauty in the micro too; the wildflowers and rock striations, the smaller wildlife, even the moss and lichen on the rocks around glacial lakes. Don’t miss out on those details. Take the Bow Valley Parkway: There’s only one road from Jasper to Lake Louise: The Icefields Parkway. Once you get to Lake Louise, you can stay on the Trans Canada Highway or take the Bow Valley Parkway. The latter is the one you want as it takes you right by Castle Mountain. It’s also the road that, in my experience, most reliably serves up a wildlife sighting. Mix the high and the low: You can definitely pick where to save and splurge on this kind of road trip: Breakfast on granola bars at a roadside pullover and dinner at landmark hotels like the Fairmont Lake Louise or Banff Springs. Everything is better in the mountain air, so sample as broad an assortment as you can! Follow the park rules: It should go without saying, but please follow the park rules. Respect and give space to the wildlife, don’t take (wildflowers etc.) or leave anything behind. And don’t light fires.

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Walking into Seattle’s Fairmont Olympic Hotel is like stepping into the dream of a dream. The city itself, nicknamed the “Emerald City” due to the brilliant greens of its vegetation, boasts a spacious and pleasant atmosphere reminiscent of the haven of Oz. Seattle grew up during America’s Gilded Age of growth and aspiration, and the modernity built on that exuberant neo-classical foundation combines the beautiful with the pleasant in such harmony that the city is often named one of the top places to live and visit in the US.

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The Fairmont Olympic Hotel shares its roots with the city, and it is a perfect mirror to all that is best about the town. Situated on the original University of Washington campus grounds, the building itself is a marvelously preserved example of Renaissance Revival architecture. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to know about history, however, to appreciate the effect it has on you as you enter. Arches and arcades, flowing staircases, high ceilings and detailed carvings are all arranged with a grand symmetry to put you at the center of beauty wherever you stand. The setting makes you feel like royalty the moment you walk in.

The lobby of the Fairmont Olympic, like others in the great hotels of the era, is large and rectangular, with arches and niches on both the ground floor and the mezzanine, with the ceiling lofting two stories above. A grand salon, in this case The Georgian restaurant, presides at one end, and a flowing set of stairs graces the other.

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The Fairmont Olympic underwent a remodel after being sold in the 1980s, restoring much of the early elegance that had been the hallmark of the hotel. Gilded crystal chandeliers that had been left to molder in the basement after one ‘modernizing’ earlier remodel were found and restored to the Spanish Ballroom. The number of rooms was halved to double the space, making each bedroom and suite capacious and comfortable. Wood paneling and carvings were restored or replaced with much care and attention to detail. Flowers bloom in abundance. Crystal is everywhere.

For all the looking backward in the restoration, the Fairmont Olympic keeps up to date with modern taste and needs incorporated into the design elements. Amenities are complete, and the business and technical support exceptional. This is not just a nod to satisfy businesses who pass through with conferences and events. The top floor of the Fairmont Olympic houses executive offices for local businesses. Along with two world-class restaurants, a top-notch fitness center and spa, and a location in the heart of downtown Seattle, it’s clear that this is the premier hotel for a stay in Seattle.

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All the rooms in the Fairmont Olympic are quite spacious, essentially the size of two typical city hotel rooms. My room, an Executive Suite, had separate sitting and sleeping rooms divided by French doors. The layout with a couch and two chairs meant that a person could entertain friends comfortably separate from the sleeping area. The Executive Suites all have king sized beds. (Only a few room types at the Fairmont Olympic have two beds, so you will have to make sure of that when making your reservation.)

The feeling of elegance and graceful living is supported in every detail. The fabrics and accessories were all refined and soothing on the eye. The net effect is restful, just what a hotel room should be.

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The bath was also quite large and bright, just what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d expect in a first class hotel. The only flaw for me was the bathtub, since I prefer baths to showers. The tub itself was rather shallow and the drain hair-trigger, popping open if my foot brushed it lightly.

There are corner suites for those who prefer a choice of views of the city, some with large, almost-kitchenette wet bars if you need to do a good deal of entertaining in the suite. These can handle up to 15 guests for private meetings of parties.

The Fairmont Olympic has two top-tier suites of interconnected rooms and bedrooms that can be closed off as a private wing from the rest of the floor. The Cascade Suite has two bedrooms and a living room with fireplace and is accented with American antiques. It can hold up to twenty people comfortably.

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The Olympic Suite is also called the Presidential Suite since it has welcomed most of the US Presidents of the 20th Century. It can entertain up to 40 people and is has a common room with sitting area, a baby grand piano, and a dining/conference table on one end. One can sit at the same desk as John F. Kennedy or piano as Elvis. The suite can be set up with one or two bedrooms. RESTAURANTS The Fairmont Olympic Hotel contains two world-class restaurants due to the talents of its remarkable executive chef, Gavin Stephenson. He started at the Olympic as a sous chef thirty years ago and has been the executive chef for over 15. He has reached deep into the Pacific Northwest region to source the best seafood and produce and his long-standing friendships with his contacts mean that the ingredients that find their way to the tables of his restaurants at the Fairmont Olympic are non pareil. When he could not find honey of the quality he wanted in the area, he decided to start keeping bees on the roof of the hotel. The apiary now includes 11 hives which provide honey not only for the restaurants, but for a select few local companies. To support the at-risk bee population, he also will provide a hive to any employee who wishes to raise bees at home.

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Chef Stephenson will be serving a unique "extraction menu" at the Fairmont Olympic Georgian restaurant for the month of August. The dinner is prix fixe and includes the hotel's honey in every course. I only had a taste of the honey from last year.. Even though it was at the end of the season, I was able to taste a bit of the hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s honey at the buffet breakfast and wanted to just take a spoon to the aromatic, sweet nectar.

The Georgian is the hotel signature restaurant where guests can enjoy three meals a day plus high tea. Like the lobby and other public spaces of the hotel, it is elegant and graceful, with a light, bright decor. Special touches made the buffet breakfast into a signature meal instead of an assembly-line meal interchangeable with any other fine hotel.

For example, the apple fritter french toast used home made fritters and there was plenty of the hotel honey to pour on top. The eggs were a revelation, so light and creamy they almost qualified as a soufflĂŠ and were complemented by potatoes

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browned to perfection. (I confess that every time I think of the hotel now, I think about those eggs and how good they were. And I’m not really an ‘egg’ person. Usually, I can take ‘em or leave ‘em.)

The highlight of the sweet end of the spectrum for me, for all the cakes and breads, was a peanut butter and jelly yogurt parfait topped with honey roasted nuts and a French macaron cookie filled with more PB&J. The other restaurant at the Fairmont Olympic is the historic oyster bar, Shuckers. Built in the part of the hotel that was once a haberdashery, the booths are set in what were the old changing rooms. Much of the original wood paneling is still in place, and the feel is one of stepping back into the private club of another time.

In addition to the fresh oysters, Shuckers features seasonal, local catch on its menu. The server brought us the special parmesan crisps on request - normally they are only available at the bar unless you ask specifically for them. Treat yourself and ask. A generous appetizer of crab set the stage for the main course. The salmon on the menu is only available fresh for a few weeks of the year and it was cooked to delicate perfection. And the dessert, an individual local blackberry pie on a bed of fresh seasonal berries and topped with the chef’s sour cream ice cream made in house was as beautiful as it was delicious. Part of the pleasure in the meal is knowing that in a couple of weeks, these dishes would be unavailable as the season rounds to other fish and fruit. The ephemeral aspect made it all the more enjoyable. AMENITIES AND GUEST SERVICES

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The fitness center at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel is a surprisingly pleasant place, not just for fitness, but for relaxing. The greenhouse room over the pool means you swim under the sky, albeit covered, and can enjoy the daylight or darkness full of night lights as you paddle. There are not only comfortable lounge chairs around the pool, there are chairs outside on open decks where you can relax and sun, as people were doing, drinking coffee and reading the paper. It was a great place to spend some time on a summer morning.

The hot tub is enormous compared to what is usually the story at even the best hotels. It had several angled nooks jutting out from the center to allow groups a bit of separation from each other. The rest of the fitness centers offers modern exercise machines, a spa, and changing rooms with showers and steam rooms. The front desk has water, coffee and tea, and fruit for you if you need to hydrate, caffeinate, or just give your blood sugar a boost. For special events, the Fairmont Olympic has two very different spaces. The Spanish Ballroom is an enormous and elegant space in the formal style of the lobby and Georgian Restaurant with a deeper color scheme and crowned with the impressive restored gold and crystal chandeliers.

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Almost as large but feeling more intimate is the Garden Room, with its wall of glass, greenery and parquet dance floor, Each charms in its own way and brings an almost personal mood to what is often in hotels anonymous event space.

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All the architecture, finery, and food would not matter a bit without the staff to support guests in their comfort and enjoyment. This is the real charm of the Fairmont Olympic. Many of the folks who work there have done so for years and embody the classical idea that greatness should appear effortless. Service is delivered smoothly and almost invisibly. In my opinion, that cannot be done with rules; it has to be done with respect. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no accident that the servers in Shuckers, in a restaurant business with high turnover, have on average been there over five years.

I have stayed in five-star hotels all over the world. The Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle is the first one that made me want to live there.

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Menu Palace is Toronto’s top online restaurant guide to brunch spots that serve everyone’s favourite grid-patterned flat cake — the waffle! With National Waffle Day on August 24, there’s no better time to enjoy the batter-based culinary delight, which can be prepared sweet or savoury to appeal to all tastes. In Belgium, where waffles originated, each region has a variation on a waffle recipe that has been passed down for generations, but they all contain the same basic ingredients: flour, milk and eggs. Regional variations include adding yeast and leavening ingredients, caramelized sugar and different fillings or toppings, like fruit, syrup or ice cream. MenuPalace Serving Toronto and surrounding areas

This culinary holiday, don’t waffle on deciding where to celebrate! With the following list to guide you, you’ll be well on your way to some of the city’s best griddles to get your waffle on! Starving Artist

Every dish at this all-day brunch spot is served on top of, sandwiched between, or presented in the form of waffles — including eggs Benedict, BLTs and French “toast.” SCHOOL Located in Liberty Village, this popular restaurant is highly rated for its banana split waffle, served with dark chocolate, vanilla crème anglaise, fresh whip and vanilla honey butter. Sunny Morning You’ll wake up on the sunny side with a waffle from this breakfast joint that can be topped with your choice of Nutella, caramel sauce, strawberries, bacon and maple syrup or fresh fruit. Patois Toronto This Dundas Street West restaurant fuses Caribbean and Asian soul food and serves a Hong “King” Kong waffle that’s big on flavour and features Nutella, macerated strawberries, whip and plantain chips. Prohibition Gastrohouse Anything goes at this Queen Street East bar and restaurant, which serves savoury Mexicana waffles with eggs, bison and chorizo chili, cheddar, crema, salsa roja and fresh guacamole. Boom Breakfast & Co. You’ll feel like dynamite after a meal at this popular breakfast joint, which offers a waffle charcuterie dish stacked with scrambled eggs and your choice of cured meats. La Vecchia La Vecchia serves up some the city’s best rustic Italian dishes, which you can cap off with a freshly prepared waffle for a sweet treat after a fine meal. EPIC at Fairmont Royal York Visit this Toronto landmark for an epic brunch that features waffles topped with seasonally inspired ingredients to titillate your senses. Wanda's Bakery & Espresso Bar Wanda’s is your go-to bakery for Belgian-style Liège waffles in chocolate and caramel flavours, or try a Wanda’s Original Waffle with a scoop of your favourite ice cream. Fran’s Restaurant and Bar

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The Top of the Mark This glass-walled cocktail lounge, located on the 19th floor of the InterContinental Mark Hopkins, was an immediate hit when it opened in 1939 thanks to its breathtaking 360-degree views of the city. During World War II, it was a popular spot for servicemen to have one final drink before shipping out, and soldiers' sweethearts would crowd the northwest corner of the bar for a last glimpse of the ships bound for the Pacific. Today, this http://www.westjetmagazine.com/story/article/where-sip-and-sightsee-san-francisco?utm_source=July23&utm_medium=Email%20&utm_campaign=Story-D…

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historic and swanky cocktail bar maintains much of its original charm, but with some modern upgrades like a huge dance floor for live performances and an impressive cocktail list featuring 100 kinds of martinis.

Cliff House Cliff House is perched above the sea in the city’s Outer Richmond neighbouhood and has been a part of the San Francisco landscape since 1863. It has two restaurants—The Bistro Restaurant (more casual) and Sutro’s (more upscale). Both have wide windows and incredible views of the Pacific, and both menus feature local ingredients like fresh seafood. Don’t miss the Sunday Champagne Brunch Buffet in the Terrace Room, which includes everything from breakfast classics like eggs and scones to pasta and steak with mushrooms.

Waterbar This popular seafood restaurant, located on the waterfront of San Francisco’s Embarcadero, has amazing views of the Bay Bridge, the skyline and the bay from its terrace, patio and dining rooms. It’s widely known for its fresh, sustainable seafood dishes and its impressive oyster selection— sourced from California, Alaska, British Columbia, Maine and Prince Edward Island. It also has a solid wine and cocktail list—try the Bitter New Yorker No. 2 with Dandelion Chocolate Salted Cacao Bitters and Bulleit Bourbon.

View Lounge The aptly named View Lounge, on the 39th floor of the San Francisco Marriott Marquis, has floor-to-ceiling windows that offer up panoramic views of the Bay Area. It recently underwent a multi-million-dollar renovation and is now a stylish spot serving local craft beers and specialty cocktails along with refined bar snacks like charcuterie and cheese plates.

Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar For a different kind of view, stop by the Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar at The Fairmont San Francisco. This kitschy tiki bar has been around since 1945, and it’s the only place in the city (and possibly the world) where you can sip a Mai Tai while watching DJs play on a floating thatch-covered barge in a lagoon. Oh, and if you stick around long enough, there’ll be an indoor rainstorm.

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Stuck in the office on Wednesday? Well, yeah—same. But if there’s anything that can keep you going on a summer Hump Day, it’s the promise of getting sloshed on fruity, boozy, icy tiki drinks when happy hour rolls around.

Hell—take a horrible day, drown it in rum, and garnish it with a pineapple slice and a maraschino cherry. Suddenly, life’s not so bad, is it? When life gives you lemons, juice them, mix them with pineapple juice, and make a damn tiki drink.

When you’re feeling burned, hide in the comforting shadow of a miniature paper cocktail umbrella. You can do this.

Photos by Janelle Jones. Styling by Eleanore Park.

Maybe you’re fortunate enough to live in a city with an amazing tiki bar, such as San Francisco’s Tonga Room (http://www.tongaroom.com/), or perhaps within walking or cabbing distance from a freakishly creative cocktail bar such as New York City’s Death + Co. (http://www.deathandcompany.com/), and if that’s the case, you’re in great luck. Congratulations: For you, the rum drinks can flow from 5 PM until last call with ease.

But for everyone else, or for those who like to put a little homemade flair into their poison, we’ve consulted with the bartenders at the aforementioned, amazing drinking dens and collected their recipes for two of the finest tiki drinks you’ll ever sip on in your life: The Beach Goth and the Pineapple Royale.

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The Beach Goth (pictured above) is an exercise in studying the almighty Mai Tai and then chopping and screwing it into a new incarnation that will please both bikini’d women at luxury hotels and all-black-wearing New Yorkers who will only admit that they love the heat of July by drinking the whole way through it on their friends’ decks and rooftop parties.

And the Pineapple Royale … well, Jesus Christ—look at the thing. The Tonga Room is celebrating its 70th birthday this year, and is the oldest continuously running cocktail bar in North America, so if they don’t know how to make a proper rum banger, who does? (Also of note: they have a live

band that performs on a floating barge in the middle of their indoor lagoon, and Anthony Bourdain once called the bar “the greatest place in the history of the world.”) And if sipping your tiki drink out of a whole pineapple isn’t impressive, what is?

MAK E IT: The Pineapple Royale (http://m u nchies.vice.com /r ecipes/pineappler oyale) 

For the demure, there’s the Beach Goth. For the decadent, there’s the Pineapple Royale. And for us, there’s both, please.

And the best part about both of these drinks is that once you get the ingredients together, it’s a simple matter of shake, pour, and—of course—garnish. Start stocking up on those little umbrellas ASAP.

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