I am honored to be one of the chosen bloggers participating in Kiwi Collection’s “Battle of the Blogger” contest. For the month of August each blogger will have the chance to post their article on “Passport”. The blogger who’s post is the most popular, determined by visits wins a hotel stay of their choice from places like Vancouver, Hong Kong, Beijing, Koh Samui, and more.
I am excited to be among some of these fine bloggers: Carrie of DailyAddict, Erin of ElementOfStyleBlog, David W. of TheWorldsBestEver, Jen of MyFolieaDeaux, Johnny of Spoon-Tamago and David P. of The Roaming Boomers.
My article is posted and you can view it on the Kiwi Collection Blog site now. It’s about Palm Springs, California - The perfect quick weekend getaway for Canadians on the West Coast.
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What I love most about the Big Apple, you can never get tired of it and every time I go back, I discouver something new.
STAY: I attended an event at the Aspen Social Club at the Stay Hotel and immediately fell in love with the modern-lodge feeling of the space. It is conveniently located in Mid-Town and you are walking distance from Times Square, Central Park and Rockefeller Centre. Not to mention you are also surrounded by world class shopping at Madison and Fifth Avenue.
157 West 47th Street (Between 6th and 7th Avenue)
Reservations: 1.800.336.4110
EAT: While in NYC I love noshing at restaurants the locals go to and I tend to enjoy smaller and quint settings. If you want some good hardy Italian food at incredibly reasonable prices, head … more …
Whistler is a short drive from the city and a perfect little weekend getaway for the city slicker. There’s no snow at the base right now but there’s still a lot of fun summer activities to partake in.
STAY: The Adara Boutique Hotel is located in the heart of the Village. They offer a trendy and contemporary take on lodging accommodations. They have a beautiful lobby, a cozy fireplace in the lounge and a year round hot tub. It’s the perfect getaway spot for couples. Oh, one more important thing - They are pet friendly.
4122 Village Green
Whistler, British Columbia, V0N 1B4
Toll free: 1.866.502.3272
Direct: 1.604.905.4009
Email: stay@adarahotel.com
DO: Would you like to fly with the eagles? You have to book a Ziptrek Eagle Tour. It’s the newest addition to … more …
I live in a world of Pantone colors for a living, I study them when looking for new colorations for shoes. Now, I can take my love for the Pantone book and travel in a colorful world. On your next trip to Brussels, make sure you travel to a colorific world and stay at the first Pantone Hotel.
We all know that certain colors awaken particular emotions from people and the hotel does an amazing job in tickling your senses the second you walk in. Designers Michel Penneman and Oliver Hannaert made sure to showcase the color of emotion with distinctive hues on each floor. Whether you’re in the mood for something vibrant or subdued, this unique boutique hotel has something for your mood.
Their cocktails are even made with … more …
After two years, one exclusive Visa Partnership and $3.5 million dollars in development, Kiwi Collection has launched their brand-new website. A curated collection of the best hotels of the world, the site features over 2100 hotels in 124 countries. Their exclusive, personal relationships with hoteliers allow them to pass benefits on to customers in the form of a best rate guarantee, special Kiwi rates and free VIP perks. Think valet parking, champagne, room upgrades, and so on.
The completed website will boast highly advanced search features, and a proprietary ranking system that is constantly updated by a team of industry experts. This system judges hotels on areas ranging from quality of dining and interior design, to the overall check-in experience and value for money.
Could this revolutionize the travel industry’s … more …
