Northern BC: One Prince George escape promises a treasure trove of Spahhhh

In Northern BC’s largest city, an opportunity to shut away the world and uncover your inner ahhh is but two words away: Nu Love. At Prince George’s Treasure Cove Hotel, Nu Love means year-round togetherness (side-by-side couples’ massage), vintage celebrations (a bottle of BC’s best) and sweet slumber (a cosy overnight at the Cove). Not to be outdone, there’s plenty of incentive to tempt you out of doors, with snowshoeing, dogsledding and even ice skating on Prince George’s Outdoor Ice Oval. Following the day’s play, guests can splash about in Treasure Cove’s pool before ending the evening with an in-room dinner for two. Or, perhaps, it’s back to the hotel’s Nu Spa for another massage: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Acupressure or Reflexology luxuries are individually customized for adventure-fatigued muscles. Guaranteed to stimulate and invigorate, you may just be tempted to stay — and play — a little longer in BC’s north. After all, what’s not to love? www.treasurecovehotel.net

03-23-2011

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Airport Stopover Paris CDG & ORY

If you do opt for an overnight between planes there are two great options at the major Paris airports.

CDG-Marriott Paris Charles De Gaulle, “Your Chateau at the Airport”

The Marriott Paris Charles De Gaulle is located in the charming village of Roissy, just a short free airport shuttle bus ride from the terminals at CDG. The town centre and a park are just a short walk from the hotel. Both provide a nice little respite from the bustling airport and hotel traffic. The hotel itself is an efficient Marriott with comfortable affordable rooms and standard business amenities.

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Vancouver, Coast & Mountains: Alpha Adventures promises snowshoes and starlight

To reconnect with your significant other, sometimes all you need to do is change your point of view. And your footwear. With Alpha Adventures and Education, an evening’s snowy exploration of the province’s Sunshine Coast promises a peaceful crunch through the landscape, capped by sweet endings. Headlamps light the way as the avid outdoors husband-and-wife guide team of Jamie and Sarah Mani lead adventurists into the wilds of the Dakota Mountain Range during Starlight and Fondue Snowshoe Tours. Your reward following a powder-packed excursion along snow covered trails near Sechelt, complete with views of neighbouring Vancouver Island: cool company and nibbles of decadent chocolate-dipped fruit, all backed by a skyline of sparkle. And while this slice of snowshoe heaven is but a hop, skip and a ferry ride away from Vancouver, that doesn’t mean you can’t make yours an overnight on the coast. Simple enough when nearby Rockwater Secret Cove Resort promises plush accommodations and heart-warming hearths. Perfect to warm the fingers and toes. www.outdooradventurestore.ca; www.rockwatersecretcoveresort.com

03-21-2011

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OpenSkies – Best Business Class Value Across the Atlantic!

At $799* each way (plus tax) based on a roundtrip purchase, you cannot find a better business Class fare between New York (EWR) or Washington D.C. and Paris (ORY)! That is what OpenSkies is all about…value! Special limited time offers like this are made available on a regular basis. According to CEO, Dale Moss, “the niche for us is all about providing a sensibly priced Business Class service…”

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Thompson Okanagan: Break bread with BC Chefs at Hester Creek Estate Winery

Romance may be re-kindled over a glass of wine. Add a renowned BC chef, an enticing menu and some of the province’s superlative vintages, and you’ve got a case for a full-blown love affair. The setting? Hester Creek Estate Winery’s vine-laden landscape — more specifically the winery’s state-of-the-art demonstration kitchen. Beginning in May, Hester Creek’s Cooking Class Dinner Series pairs 14 guests with one acclaimed chef, four tasty courses and an equal number of award-winning reds and whites. On the menu for 2011: Okanagan flavours and cuisine du terroir from Cameron Smith and Dana Ewert of Joy Road Catering; skill-sharpening tricks of the trade from Chef Walter Messiah of Vancouver’s Dirty Apron Cooking School; and globally-inspired, locally-fashioned fare from Chef Ned Bell of Kelowna’s Cabana Bar & Grille. For those looking to prolong the magic, settle in for an overnight in one of the winery’s luxury villas, complete with views of the valley below. An ideal setting to recount your time in the kitchen. Or to rediscover romance over a Hester Creek vintage pour. www.hestercreek.com