Author: Donita
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Ho Ho Wine Picks for the Holidays
Well, hello!!! It’s been a while since I sat down to share with you! I hope that doesn’t land me on the ‘naughty’ list as it has been a rather unordinary year for all of us. I hope you have been well, and finding calm, peace and patience in some way! Amidst being at home…
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Abruzzo Comes Alive!
When you think of Italy, what places come to mind first? Rome, Venice, Pisa, Pompeii perhaps? But probably not Abruzzo. And that’s okay, because I’m here to tell you to start remembering this region just east of Rome. In the wine world, it is most commonly known for the Montepulciano red grape, which you will…
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A Kootenays Road Trip
Happy New Year! To kick-off a year of new adventures, I thought it was time I shared one from last year… Flashback to last September long weekend when I had the best weekend adventure touring the Kootenays. It was an amazing way to say good-bye to summer, but to re-discover this beautiful province we live in! From…
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My last dinner at West
The restaurant West in Vancouver, BC has been a staple in the restaurant scene for years. Offering amazing service, a small welcoming room, incredible food and a wine list that’s been curated to be savored and enjoyed. But, guess what? This iconic restaurant will be closing its doors at the end of 2019. Therefore, I…
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A Trip to Thailand
Canadian winters. You love them, hate them or sit somewhere in between. The in-between would be me. They can be beautiful but chilly. And usually, all I crave is constant sunshine with very warm temperatures, preferably while standing on the sand with ocean waters lapping at my feet. So earlier this year when an opportunity to…
Wine and Travel Concierge 