We hit a little snag as we re-entered the United States where we simply were not aware our Global Entry cards needed to be activated before their first use. Thankfully, we didn’t incur too bad of a delay as a result of my mishap, but please go register your cards now before you forget.
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Family Dining in Vancouver
During our stay in Vancouver, British Columbia, we managed to have a couple of dinners. Our lunches tended to be quick service at or near the attractions we visited, but our dinners tend to be at sit-down restaurants.
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We recently spent a few days in Vancouver, British Columbia and wanted to share our feelings on what we did in this fun city.
Continue readingReview: JW Marriott Parq Vancouver
A good hotel found in a location of Vancouver, British Columbia that’s farther away from most tourist attractions. If you have access to the club lounge at this hotel, it’s hard to be disappointed with what’s on offer, as it has one of the better lounge offerings in North America.
Continue readingIntroduction: Fun in the Pacific Northwest
This past summer, we decided to make a vacation out of one of my work trips. While we normally take a lengthy international trip over the summer vacation, this time we decided to keep it mostly local.
Continue readingReview: Hotel Chateau Laurier Quebec
A confusing hotel in Quebec City in a decent location but lacks service and has some room design flaws. However, the city is gorgeous and is worth a trip.
Continue readingReview: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge YYZ (Transborder / US Flights)
A clean but crowded lounge that has a dedicated children’s room but the food, particularly at lunch, leaves a lot to be desired.
Continue readingReview: Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
A decent option in downtown Toronto close to public transportation, though the conference center set-up is confusing and the attached shopping center appears dead.
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