The holidays are here! Brilliant blubs are found on nearly every street corner and your calendar is rapidly filling up with holiday decorating, parties and shopping. Yet perhaps all you really want is some quality downtime and a chance to embrace this cozy time of year.
It’s a bright, sunny summer morning in Seattle. Rooster tails of sea spray fan up behind the Victoria Clipper V, as the sleek, high-speed catamaran smoothly skims across the water.
It’s official…fall has arrived! Whiffs of pumpkin spice greet the nose and piles of colorful leaves crunch underfoot. In the blink of an eye, our PNW summer has transitioned into a fall wonderland, with crisp, cool air that calls for cuddling up by a crackling fire. Luckily, Victoria is a city made for cozy.
After a loooonnng winter, our cherished PNW summer cannot come soon enough. And while Northwest natives have come to accept the fact that the sun doesn’t truly show up until well into the season, it’s those brilliant blue skies and peaks upon peaks filling the horizon that make it all worth the wait.
Craving a getaway that’s more exotic by traveling abroad but don’t have room in your budget? How about an affordable international vacation that’s just three hours away? Visit Victoria B.C. Not only can you get there by hopping on a short and scenic ferry ride instead of an expensive long-haul flight, but you can save […]
Britain is famous for its royal family, magnificent castles with colorful gardens, and fish and chips. Nearly 40 million tourists are expected to enjoy its many delights in 2024. But if this isn’t your year to splurge on a far-flung getaway, you can easily visit Victoria, British Columbia instead. In fact, it’s often referred to […]
One of the most picturesque cities in Canada, the British Columbia capital offers a wealth of cultural, historical, and natural attractions, surrounded by the sea and mountains. And, it’s within easy reach of Seattle. The perfect 2-night getaway to Victoria, B.C. starts with a scenic ride on our elegant high-speed catamaran, part of the adventure […]
With Mother’s Day just around the corner (yes, May 12th!), it’s time yet again to seek out the perfect gift to give the woman who would do anything for you (and then some!).
For us, fall’s arrival means two things: vibrant, multi-hued foliage, and the excuse to unapologetically step on, erm, jump into crunchy mounds of leaves.
It started as a token of hospitality to guests. With a warm cup of tea, Jennie welcomed friends and strangers to The Butchart Gardens’ flower-filled paradise. Little, rustic serve-yourself tea houses were scattered around the property, supplied with hot water and tins of tea.
Hello spring! If you’ve been counting the days until the sun finds its way back to the Pacific Northwest, the first glorious days of warm spring weather are like a breath of fresh air.
Boasting luxury hotels decked out in opulent decor, award-winning restaurants featuring delectable cuisine that appeals to every taste, amazing shopping and easily accessible opportunities for sightseeing and recreation, Victoria is quickly bridging a new connection with younger travelers.
