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 1. Vancouver International Airport

3211 Grant McConachie Way
Richmond, BC V7B 1M8
(604) 207-7077

Category: Airports

Neighbourhood: YVR

4.0 star rating
  Update - 10/15/2010

Spending more and more time at airports these days there are things that make me truly greatful:

-Somewhat decent number of outlets for laptop charging
-The free, unlimited free wi-fi
-The skytrain stop

-And the biggest one - the AUTOMATED customs area.…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    1/31/2010

    A warm mix of memories of trips past and anticipation of future adventures makes me love this… Read more »

 2. Aerocar Service

3211 Grant McConachie Way
Richmond, BC V7B
(604) 298-1000

Category: Limos

Neighbourhood: YVR

4.0 star rating
  12/27/2010

From the time I called late at night to reserve my early morning car, I knew I would become a fan. The woman who took my reservation was talkative, kind and sympathetic to my early bird time. My car was waiting in the right spot (not like most taxis)…More »

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 3. Wanderlust

1929 4th Ave W
Vancouver, BC V6J 1M7
(604) 739-2182

Categories: Bookstores, Luggage

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

4.0 star rating
  4/9/2010

From the outside, Wanderlust looks smaller than it is. Once inside it's magical doors, you're exposed to a world, literally!

From suitcases to mosquito nets and fast drying underwear (17 countries, 6 weeks, 1 pair of underwear is what the label said)…More »

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 4. The Travel Bug

3065 Broadway W
Vancouver, BC V6K 2G9
(604) 737-1122

Category: Bookstores

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

4.0 star rating
  11/30/2009

When you wish the travel section at your local bookstore would explode and engulf the biographies, references, and sudoku section? Then come here.

It's always fun to browse, plan and think about an upcoming trip - it adds to the excitement! With…More »

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 5. Vancouver Pacific Central Station

1150 Station St
Vancouver, BC V6A 4C7
(888) 842-7245

Category: Train Stations

Neighbourhood: Strathcona

3.0 star rating
  11/10/2009

When you arrive there's almost a sense that you may just travel back through time and be immersed in a Vancouver from long ago. Sleepy eyed travelers waiting to hear the "All Aboard" call for a southbound train queue, first to check in, then to pass…More »

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 6. Jasper Bar and Grill

25 Airport Rd NW
Edmonton, AB T5G 2Y5
(780) 890-4460
3.0 star rating
  12/2/2010 First to Review

Yes, an airport bar. Hockey game on. Groups of friends saying hellos and goodbyes. Slightly bustling servers and a menu that caused me a laugh... I almost took a picture... almost.

Devoting an entire page to how "healthy" the menu is, it described…More »

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 7. American Airlines

4333 Amon Carter Blvd
Fort Worth, TX 76155
USA
(800) 433-7300

Category: Airlines

1.0 star rating
  12/31/2009

The first and last two American Airlines flights I will ever take, no matter how much more I have to spend traveling with any other airline.

Loading the plane front then the back? Questionable.

Playing the same movie on all flights, and only one movie…More »

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 8. Gladstone Hotel

1214 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON M6J 1J6
(416) 531-4635

Categories: Hotels, Lounges

Neighbourhoods: West Queen West, Beaconsfield Village

5.0 star rating
  11/25/2010

What makes me like the Gladstone and love The Drake even more? The fact that it was The Drake who suggested I stay at the Gladstone on my most recent Toronto trip. It was love at first *lift.* Certainly, there's no denying that the elevator is small…More »

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 9. Hotel Andra

2000 4th Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
USA
(206) 448-8600

Category: Hotels

Neighbourhood: Belltown

4.0 star rating
  10/24/2010

The rooms are magic. I only wish I could stay for longer. Comfortable and spacious but sleek and modern. It even had a full walk in closet, that's more than what I have at home! And the shower is fantastic. I love hotels that have a shower, not just…More »

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 10. Matrix Hotel

10640 100 Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5J 3N8
(780) 429-2861

Category: Hotels

4.0 star rating
  10/11/2010

Unaccustomed to free parking at a hotel, I was impressed that they offered it. Even more impressive is the lobby. It's funky, clean and modern, yet it's still somehow inviting and warm. The rooms are fairly standard with nice touches like pretty…More »

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 11. Hotel Arts

119 12 Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2R 0G8
(403) 266-4611

Category: Hotels

3.0 star rating
  Update - 3/10/2012

Since my last review, I was contacted by a Hotel Arts manager and asked to give them another chance. So I did, and it was a fantastic stay: I was upgraded when I arrived at no charge and given a room on an above ground floor. The wi-fi was…More »

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  • 2.0 star rating
    6/17/2011

    Loyalty and regular visits do not seem to improve service here. In fact, it almost seems to reduce… Read more »

 12. The Magnolia Hotel & Spa

623 Courtney St
Victoria, BC V8W 1B8
(250) 381-0999

Category: Hotels

5.0 star rating
  10/6/2010

Hearts, butterflies... in my mind there are fireworks in the sky over Victoria when I opened the door to my suite. In my room there were welcome Rogers Chocolates, a bottle of water and an apple all waiting. The bed comfy, cozy. The shower AND tub,…More »

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 13. Drake Hotel

1150 Queen Street W
Toronto, ON M6J 1J3
(416) 531-5042

Categories: Hotels, Lounges

Neighbourhoods: West Queen West, Beaconsfield Village

5.0 star rating
  Update - 12/9/2011

I have been a regular guest at The Drake every couple of months for more than a year. And this past stay, I was lucky enough to stay in the room that received my last "Dear Room" Yelp review.

Hello Again 208,

Since I first yelped about you, I have come…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    9/26/2010

    Dear Room 208,

    I love falling into bed with you. You might be hard to get (walking up a flight of… Read more »

 14. WestJet Airlines

22 Aerial Pl NE
Calgary, AB T2E 8N4
(403) 250-5839

Category: Airlines

4.0 star rating
  12/29/2010

Oh Canada, home of the two choice: WestJet and Air Canada. I fly with you both so frequently but time and time again, WestJet wins my loyalty.

Is it because they respond to questions on Twitter? Or because they're smiling and merry on flights? Maybe…More »

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 15. Banff Taxi and Sightseeing Company Ltd

PO Box 2099 Stn Main
Banff, AB T1L 1B8
(403) 760-4444

Category: Taxis

4.0 star rating
  7/15/2011 First to Review

My low tech dude driver was not who I had expected to pick me up in the middle of a Monday afternoon. This guy looked like he should be tending bar or maybe skiing... and well, I'm guessing that he does both those things in the beautiful town of…More »

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 16. Air Canada

60 Harbour St
Toronto, ON M5J 1B7
(416) 673-1075

Category: Airlines

Neighbourhood: Harbourfront

4.0 star rating
  12/12/2011

If this were 2 years ago, I would have 1 starred you. But you know what, you're not that bad when compared to some of the other North American lines. Delta and American Airlines, I'm looking at you.

Over the past year, I've noticed a change in your…More »

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Marrow @ Daily Kitchen, Korean ribs @ Flying Tiger, stuffed tomatos @ my kitchen

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