Canada - Mike's Road Trip

The Great George Hotel

Mike Shubic October 13th, 2017 1 Comment

While visiting PEI (Prince Edward Island) I had an opportunity to stay a few nights at the Great George Hotel, a remarkable and historic property located in the heart of Charlottetown. Built back in the mid-1800s, the Great George is unlike any historic hotel I’ve ever stayed. The property is...

Banting House Inn – A downtown Toronto B&B

Mike Shubic June 16th, 2013 Comments Off

From my experience, you don’t typically find B&Bs in larger cities and urban environments—since my focus is on boutique lodging, I was excited when I found the Banting House Inn in Toronto. I was visiting Toronto for an annual North American travel blogger conference and was in town for nearly...

Contemporary, Classy: Crystal Lodge Hotel

Mike Shubic August 31st, 2011 2 Comments

Located right in the heart of Whistler Village, the Crystal Lodge is within minutes' walk to just about everything you could imagine...restaurants, shops, entertainment, and of course, the slopes. The hotel has a lot to offer its guests...from its modern design, spacious and luxurious rooms, array of amenities, to its...

The Beaconsfield Inn, A Charming B&B in Victoria

Mike Shubic September 20th, 2010 Comments Off

When you stay at the Beaconsfield Inn, you'll feel like you stepped back in time. The turn-of-the-century mansion (circa 1905), turned bed and breakfast is a great reminder of the opulent living of years past. Many of the historic elements that evoke the warmth and hospitality associated with past eras...

Lady Macdonald Country Inn B&B Review

Mike Shubic August 23rd, 2010 3 Comments

Located right in the heart of Canmore, Alberta the Lady Macdonald Country Inn is conveniently located in between Calgary and Banff National Park. This B&B is fairly large with twelve colorfully decorated rooms. While the Inn is distinctly Canadian, it does have a European flair, perhaps it’s because one of...

Vagabond Lodge Bed and Breakfast Review

Mike Shubic July 28th, 2010 2 Comments

Just when I think it can’t get any better, I stay in yet another amazing bed and breakfast. I recently visited this wonderful ski area called, “Kicking Horse,” which is just above the Golden, B.C. area. I stayed at the Vagabond Lodge, which is really a quintessential lodge to me. ...