A Castle in Banff, Canada at Hidden Travel Gems

If you really want to treat yourself to a special place, I would highly recommend the Banff Springs Fairmont Hotel. Staying there, for me, was not only a treat, but one of the best vacations I have ever had. The main thing that stood out during my five-day stint was that absolutely nothing went wrong. And another positive plus, Canadian's are genuinely friendly. Without a doubt, this hotel, and Banff, [...] Read More


Check in Permanently into the Park Hotel Kenmare (Ireland) at Hidden Travel Gems

County Kerry is in the Southwest of Ireland, and informally referred to as The Kingdom. It is part of the Irish province of Munster. One of its most famous towns is Killarney. Park Hotel Kenmare is one of those luxurious hidden gems overlooking the rugged beauty of the Beara Peninsula in County Kerry. In fact, Park Hotel Kenmare is a luxury hotel that many people dream of checking into. Now, you [...] Read More


Upstart Osaka at Hidden Travel Gems

Last week, I mentioned the Japanese city of Kyoto. It's neighbor, Osaka is much larger, though perhaps not as easy to visit. There is a bit of a rivalry between upstart Osaka and Tokyo. There are plenty of differences between the two cities and people from Osaka are not shy about pointing the uniquenesses out. From the twangy Japanese heard in Osaka (you don't have to understand Japanese to hear it) [...] Read More


Great Deals at Banff at The Flyaway Weblog

The area known as Banff National Park is comprised of three ski areas: Sunshine Village Lake Louise Mount Norquay If you are a big fan of fairy tale surroundings and great skiing, this is the place to plan your next ski vacation. Now, if you book before October 31, you can get some great deals, courtesy of On the Snow. Check them out! [...] Read More


Win a Skiing Holiday to Banff at the Rocky Mountains! at Wandalust

a seven night skiing holiday to Banff - Lake Louise, courtesy of Canadian Affair, for two! Banff National Park, comprises of three varied ski areas known as the "Big 3" - Mount Norquay, The Lake Louise Ski Area and Sunshine Village - all within easy reach of Banff town. Frequent and free ski shuttle buses run though the resort areas taking skiers and boarders directly to the slopes. With 274 runs of [...] Read More