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Launching a new hotel is never a completely smooth process – especially when that hotel is a 487-room resort opening after a 2.5-year renovation of an existing property. The Secrets Mirabel Cancun Resort & Spa, which opened in November 2025 in the Cancun Hotel Zone, is no exception…
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More than 100 kilometres long and up to 150 metres deep, Kootenay Lake is the largest natural lake in southern British Columbia. Lined by six welcoming communities and surrounded by two towering mountain ranges, this massive glacier-carved watershed is the perfect place to embrace lake life this summer—no matter what that looks like for you…
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It was a milestone moment in Vancouver last week as the Seabourn Encore made its maiden call during a seven-day sailing to Juneau, marking the start of the cruise line’s 2026 Alaska season.
The nine-year-old ship will sail weekly between the two destinations until September, when it will cross the Pacific and spend seven months in Asia before returning to Vancouver next spring.
At just 690 feet in length and 92 feet in width, the 600-guest luxury ship can reach remote areas and travel narrow waterways throughout its West Coast sailings…
Read the rest at Travelweek
In an increasingly unstable world, Seattle’s youth are a key resource for creative problem-solving, visionary leadership, and community building. However, young people’s ideas are often minimized or dismissed.
Youth with marginalized identities, in particular, face social pressure to self-protect by making their voices smaller. In identity-safe spaces, young people can shed those layers of self-protection, enabling them to take inspired risks and grow into empowered civic leaders and community advocates who will shape the city’s identity in years to come…
Written for The Seattle Times Content Studio. Read the rest on The Seattle Times website.
VANCOUVER — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) wrapped up its 2026 Roadshow in Vancouver, the only Canadian stop on a three-city tour of North America.
The event connected 32 Thai suppliers with some 45 travel advisors in a packed afternoon of speed-dating-style seven-minute meetings.
Vancouver is a critical hub for Thai tourism in North America, as Air Canada’s YVR to Bangkok flight is the only nonstop service from the continent. Previously a seasonal offering, the flight is offered year-round for the first time in 2026…
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Spring is a special time in Whistler. Fresh snow is still falling on the peaks while wildflowers are starting to bloom in the valley. Lift lines are short and trails are quiet, but the après scene still pops.
The spring multisport season is a short but very sweet moment that locals look forward to every year. Pack your ski boots and your sandals – you’ll need them both for a spring getaway in this picture-perfect mountain town…
Written for The Seattle Times Content Studio. Read the rest on The Seattle Times website.
Surrounded by shimmering lakes, ancient forests and rolling grasslands, Greater Vernon is home to more than 500 kilometres of hiking, biking and multi-use trails through some of British Columbia’s most iconic landscapes.
From gentle lakeside strolls to heart-pumping black diamond trails, there’s something here for every outdoor adventurer. There are so many trails to explore that Greater Vernon was recognized as the Official Trail Capital of BC in 2023…
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In Fernie, BC, spring brings clear trails, a surging river and sunny downtown patios that beckon you to explore and unwind in an unpretentious mountain town that’s well-worth discovering.
Here’s how to make the most of the beautiful shoulder season in Fernie…
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Launched in 1926 as part of America’s first federal highway system, Route 66 has always been more than just a road. Winding 2,400 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles, the Mother Road carried families pushing West during the Depression and served as a military transport corridor during World War II before gaining international fame as a destination for travelers to get their kicks…
Written for The Seattle Times Content Studio. Read the rest on The Seattle Times website.
As the days start to get longer, there’s more time to explore – and Vancouver Island destinations like Victoria and Parksville, packed with family-friendly activities and exciting adventures, are perfect local getaways to shake off the cobwebs of winter hibernation.
The BC Ferries Trip Planning resource makes it easy to discover sailing specials and exclusive hotel offers, helping you plan your next Island getaway and save. Sail with BC Ferries Saver fares from Metro Vancouver to Vancouver Island starting from $49 one way for car and driver, available on select sailings…
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