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1. Glendeven Inn
One of our best lodging experiences on our tour of the planet thus far. AND we got a discount for being spontaneoous as we booked the day before. Not many places do that!
The houses are located across the road from the ocean and most have good views…More »
2. Church Walk House
This is the home to two remarkable people who make up an important part of the fabric of this charming town. They care not only about people but about offering a real home to weary travelers. Martin and John's lovingly restored Georgian home is full…More »
3. Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa
We have been here for three Spa getaways and always leave impressed. The Hydropath is a absolute must. Try to begin your visit in there to completely relax before your holiday. Massages are often with registered massage therapists who have been…More »
4. Cunard Line
There is no more elegant way to travel than by the Cunard, Queen Mary 2 ocean liner. This is no trashy, all you can drink, hawaiian shirt cruise ship. This is a walk back in time to the golden age of travel. Fine dining three times a day, white glove…More »
5. Harbour Air Seaplanes Freight Centre
Victoria, BC V8W 1T3
Canada
(250) 414-4223
THE way to arrive in Victoria is by float plane. Sure ferries are nice... (cough) No really, take a float plane at least once in your life. Bring your camera and be transported into a spread from Beautiful British Columbia Magazine.
6. The Sutton Place Hotel
As a Canadian this hotel met my expectations. Sure, it's not LA or Vegas (thank god). There are compact cars and pick-up trucks in the circular drive and the staff aren't going to treat you like a celebrity.
The basic rooms (or "entry level" as I like…More »
7. Victoria International Airport
I rarely think about rating airports but perhaps I should start a list for this one. Victoria would start out at the top of mine. First off, it's small and everything is brand new as the terminal has recently had an overhaul. There aren't a great…More »
8. Oakland International Airport
A small two terminal airport mostly for people commuting on short flights. The parking lots are easy to navigate and relatively cheap compared to SFO. The signage on the outside of the terminal in not visible from the parking lot so it's tricky to…More »
9. Sea View Inn
This is a quaint home tucked into a quiet neighborhood a short walk from town and the beach. You can't quite see the sea but if you're on the sea side of the house you can sure hear the surf at night crashing on the beach. The hospitality is top…More »
10. Piccadilly Line
Ah the Piccadilly Line, yes this is one of my usual routes and it's never let me down.
A little word about the tube in general: I usually avoid public transit when I'm in a new city in favour of walking or taking a cab. I have over the years realized…More »
11. The Inn At 213 Seventeen Mile Drive
Lovely home and warm hosts made this a welcome end to a long drive. The location was handy to the walks along the beach and some good restaurants and a short drive to the Aquarium.
Our room was adequate in size and had a collection of antiques. Our…More »
12. Vancouver International Airport
Richmond, BC V7B 1M8
Canada
(604) 207-7077
Category:
Airports
Neighbourhood: YVR
This in another really pretty airport. I love that walk down to customs from the international terminals with the waterfall. There are lots of shops and services and fine dining over at the Fairmont (hint - this is a great spot to go have a nice…More »
13. Southwest Airlines
For domestic flights I have learned to love Southwest. Their points system is simple, no need to do complex math, you fly 8 round trips in a 24 month period, they give you a round trip - anywhere. Simple. I use their visa card which gives me a point…More »
14. Sylvia Hotel
If you want a recent review, we are currently in our room right now. Our stay has been great so far. We booked over the phone and the reservation process went smoothly. Our room is on the 6th floor with a view of English Bay (I can't believe we got…More »
15. Marina del Rey Marriott
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
(310) 301-3000
Category:
Hotels
Neighbourhood: Marina Del Rey
I stay at the Marriott hotels whenever there are no B&Bs in the area and they have generally been pretty good to me over the years. My husband was back in the "Rey" for business this week so I came down to check this one out.
First of all I think the…More »
16. BC Ferries
If you're an islander the ferries are the bane of your existence. We never reserve unless we're attempting to travel on a really busy day (check the ferry traffic reports before you leave). The 9pm is hardly ever busy and is much quieter. If you…More »
17. The Fairmont Empress
At last, I finally found the perfect excuse to spend a night here. My husband and I were in town staying with family but were craving a little time on our own before the holiday inferno. I skimmed local hotel rates and was shocked by how affordable…More »
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12/12/2008
This is one of the two buildings people associate with Victoria, the other is of course the… Read more »
18. San Francisco International Airport
Some nice parts of this airport are the garages, departures check-in area and arrivals waiting area in the International terminal. The domestic terminal reminds me of the dilapidated airport in Rio de Janeiro with torn up carpet, low ceilings and…More »
19. Residence Inn Anaheim Maingate
We just stayed here on a one night trip to disneyland. Were were 5 adults, no kids and we are all physically fit so the short walk (15min) to the gate was not an issue for us.
We had what they call a "penthouse" which comfortably slept 6. We had a…More »
20. Oakwood Apartments Marina Del Rey
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
(310) 751-4545
Category:
Hotels
Neighbourhood: Marina Del Rey
Year 3 of our annual exodus to SoCal for work and play related adventures.
I just took an apartment for a week this time and noticed some welcome changes around the place from the previous year. Despite the Oakwood's financial struggles and layoffs…More »
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3/23/2009
We're back for our second Spring season here. I've noticed the clientele around the place has… Read more »
21. Disneyland Resort
If we didn't have free access to the park through my husband's company we'd have never gone here at all and I wouldn't be a regular. Hard to imagine I was such a non-believer. Anyway, what's important now is that I'm in touch with my inner Disney…More »
22. Dover Hotel
London SW1V 1RG
UK
+44 20 7821 9085
Categories:
Hotels,
Bed & Breakfast
Neighbourhood: Victoria
The staff were polite, our reservation was handled with satisfactory professionalism and the hotel was fairly quiet at night. Our room in the basement was in dire need of a renovation. The bathroom was like something on a small boat. It had vinyl…More »
23. Dollar Rent A Car
Los Angeles, CA 90189
(310) 645-9333
Category:
Car Rental
Neighbourhood: Westchester / LAX
They were cheap. We should have known. We rented a Dodge Caliber, which was not very clean, and as we drove to our hotel in Anaheim we thought the wheels seemed out of alignment. We parked the car for two nights and didn't drive it at all. When we…More »
24. Extended Stay Deluxe
We stayed here for a month and having stayed in other places in this category I have to say there are better equipped, better located and safer places to stay around these parts. If you are being relocated by a company ask them to try Larkspur…More »
25. London Heathrow Airport
My last time here was during the power outages during the heat wave in '07 when all the luggage conveyer belts stopped, AC turned off and the airport became a big sweaty gym full of people ready to pass out in the steamy interior. Everyone I know who…More »
26. Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 649-5400
Category:
Car Rental
Neighbourhood: Westchester / LAX
I knew those words "I've never had a bad experience with Enterprise" might jinx my run of luck I've been riding with them over the past 10 years. We returned a rental for repairs and were given a replacement car. While they were repairing the broken…More »
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3/29/2009
I've never had a bad experience with Enterprise over the years. They've rescued me from myself… Read more »
27. Stansted Airport
Of all London's airports, this one is easy to get around (we'll just forget that it's in the middle of nowhere). We didn't have long lineups for anything other than the ladies washroom and the security was very fast and staff were friendly. There are…More »
28. London Heathrow Marriott Hotel
A nicely appointed Marriott very close to the airport. The excellent service and professionalism of the staff made it feel like we were still on vacation rather than spending a stopover in an airport hotel. The bed was comfortable, room service…More »
Recently updated lists from Stacey E.
Dining in San Francisco (22)I'm a big fan of fresh, ethnic, fusion food. I'm in search of unpretentious restaurant experiences, great service and great food. |
Survival in Sidney (10)Things to keep you sane in Sidney |
Vegetarian Vancouver (5)Where to get the best vegetarian eats in and around Vancouver |
Dining out in Victoria, BC (26)I've spent more than half my life here and am still a frequent visitor. Allow me to steer you away from the tourist crap and toward the best Victoria has to offer.WARNING LIST Aside from avoiding anything that faces the inner harbour, there are also a lot of chains that masquerade as restaurants which I would run from. Milestones, Cactus Club, The Keg, White Spot, Blenz, Smitty's, ABC, Earl's, Boston Pizza, Macaroni Grill |
Best of Touristy Victoria (11)There are a few touristy things I recommend doing in Victoria. Things that don't disappoint, waste your money or melt your brain. |
What to eat in Marin County, California (31)Where to eat around Marin County. Mostly Fairfax, San Anselmo and San Rafael. It seems unlikely but Marin does have an amazing assortment of top notch restaurants tucked into some of the neighborhoods and villages. Probably something to do with the number of Chefs who want to call this home. Lucky us! |
holistic healthcare (2)Places that help me thrive in Marin |
Fairfax, CA (29)Here is an on-going list of businesses I've been to in Fairfax for everything from dining to automotive repairs. This is a great town, everyone deserves a yelp! |
Soy Lattes I have known (15)I am what you might call a soy latte connoisseur or snob. I dislike flavoured and sweetened soy in coffee. Imagine if a regular milk latte at Starbucks all of a sudden came pre-sweetened with vanilla flavouring... yes there would be blood. So why should soy drinkers be stuck with this sub-par coffee experience? This list is for the San Francisco Bay area. I also have a list for Victoria, BC. |
AAU Student Resources (22)Here is a list of the suppliers to use and avoid if you are an Academy of Art University, Graphic Design student trying to build a great portfolio.Please let me know if you think I should check out something new! |
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Yelping SinceApril 2008
Things I Loveice dancing, organic produce, art history, ballet, travel off the beaten path, fine dining, gardening, wine, champagne, olives, heirloom tomatoes, bare feet, Paris, London, fashion, design
Find Me InSingapore, Vancouver or San Francisco
My HometownVictoria, BC
When I'm Not Yelping...I'm in countries that don't have Yelp
Why You Should Read My Reviewsi worked in fine dining for years and dine out more than I should
My Second Favourite Website My First ConcertMr. Dressup
My Favourite MovieThe Royal Tennenbaums
My Last Meal On Earththe Deep Cove Chalet, Sidney, BC
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I go to Peet's coffee rather a lot
Current Crushmy husband