There is no better place to stay in Victoria, BC then The Fairmont Express .. end of review ... but, you may want to know more about this wonderful hotel. As in any other Canadian city, the Fairmont dominates the city. It is the architectural centerpiece of Victoria. Large, majestic and expensive. If you are a US Federal worker though you may get a discount here ...
The Fairmont Empress in Victoria, BC

Don't let the name of this restaurant fool you that it's a corner burger joint. It is quite the sophisticated restaurant, located on Abbot Kinney Road in Venice. In this part of town architecture is incredibly varied. One bulding may have just been put up displaying the modern architectural elements, while next door you can find a small run down shack, warehouses, few empty lots ...
Joe's Restaurant in Venice, California

Taking a morning stroll down rue Cartier in Quebec City is quite an enjoyable experience, especially if it's summer time. Flowers adorn many of the houses and a general at ease feeling is present. There are a few noteworthy restaurants on this street. Le Cafe Krieghoff was recommended by one of the local guides as a good breakfast destination. There was a line at the entrance but by the time we checked out the neghbouring shops it was time for us to be seated ....
Le Cafe Krieghoff in Quebec City

The finest guidebook ever written for Kauai. This brand new edition has more useful information, the most up to date maps and scores of hidden gems listed nowhere else. This book and a rental car are all you need to discover what makes the Garden Island so special. Maps include beach access to even the most remote beaches, mile markers so you always know where you are, hiking trails and numerous details in an easy to follow format.
Ultimate Kauai Guidebook: Kauai Revealed (book)

After a stroll down El Paseo and visiting a few interesting galleries we developed an appetite. A common cure for appetite is eating. Cafe Des Beaux-Arts presented itself to us on the corner of El Paseo and Larkspur Lane. A light lunch ensued and this is the verdict ....
Cafe Des Beaux-Arts in Palm Desert

To the south of the Sahara Desert lie the three former French Colonies of Mali, Burkina Faso and Benin. The unpredictable and often primitive conditions of this region entice travellers and the West African experience contrasts cultural vibrancy with a rugged landscape.
West Africa - Mali, Benin and Burkina Faso : Globe Trekker

Situated on the eastern coast of the Indochinese peninsula, Vietnam stretches 1,000 miles from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City. A socialist republic, it opened its doors to travelers only a few years ago and now offers an intriguing mix of traditional charm and emerging development.
Vietnam : Globe Trekker

Le Clafoutis has a nice location on Sunset Boulevard, there is a street facing patio for seeing and being seen, a pleasing and unusual interior and very good food. There is even a back balcony for those wanting views of LA ... We could apply the old adage here, most used when visiting a foreign country: " People are so friendly and the food is wonderful"
Le Clafoutis on Sunset Blvd. in West Hollywood

Les Halles is a very nice restaurant. You probably will not make it your daily eatery unless you make a lot of money. It is pricey, but oh so good. For those special occasions, it's perfect. It will make your taste buds tingle. (tingle? you might say ,..., well yes)
Les Halles Restaurant in Montreal

Culver City just got a new downtown eatery. Even though we have lunch in Culver City daily, we did not notice this restaurant until two days ago. It blends in too well. Of course, curiosity got the best of us and we decided to take the plunge: Let's go eat there (we thought) ....
Honey's Kettle Chicken in Culver City

This is one of the restaurants that just got better as the evening progressed. We met there for dinner prior to the Lakers game at the Staples center. Engine Co. No. 28 is located just a few blocks North of this sports venue in a very nice building that used to be .. drum roll please ... a Fire Station. Now, who would have guessed that?
Engine Co. No. 28 Restaurant in downtown Los Angeles

This is one of the most popular eateries in Redondo Beach. For a long while I thought I was the only one that knew of this small gem (even though the place is always packed). Then I discovered that everyone I know either regularly visits this Japanese restaurant or has been there and speaks favorably of it. I am sure that if it was a franchise it would do very well anywhere.
Rice Things in Redondo Beach

Ah, yes! It sounds so exotic, Armor Manoir Sherbrooke in Montreal. You might wonder what the Armor Manoir Sherbrooke is. Well, it's a bed and breakfast hotel in the vicinity of downtown Montreal. It is located on a very busy street in Montreal (Sherbrooke) so if you'd like some peace and quiet ask for a room not facing the main thoroughfare.
Armor Manoir Sherbrooke in Montreal

Several friends of mine took me out to the Madera Restaurant on my last visit to Toronto. It was a holiday evening on a weekday and the restaurant was not very crowded. This proved to be great since we had excellent service and were able to talk and reminisce late into the evening.Madera Restaurant in Toronto

What do you do to relax after the Christmas holidays and right before the New Year? You go to the Coachella Valley (Palm Springs, Indian Wells, Palm Desert,...), find a nice resort and let your worries be gone ... The perfect place is the Hyatt Grand Champions Resort in Indian Wells. At the entrance you are greeted by tall palms, a nice fountain and smiling doormen. Throughout our stay, the staff was very pleasant (borderline too pleasant) and attended to all our needs. The concierge staff provided correct information with a sincere smile ...
Hyatt Grand Champions Resort in Indian Wells