Hotels Versus Bed And Breakfasts – Which One Is Right For You?
May 28, 2010
If you’re looking for somewhere to stay in Vancouver, you may find it hard to decide between hotels versus bed and breakfasts.
Most hotels in the Vancouver area are centrally located downtown. Many are large, impersonal and sometimes noisy. Most municipalities require that hotel rooms are fire safe, and drapes, carpets, and furnishings have fire retardant sprayed on which may not be the healthiest environment to sleep in.
Your view may be that of the parking garage and your room may be of shoebox proportions. If you’re lucky, breakfast will be included, but it may not be up to gourmet standards.
Hotels may also be limited in guest laundry facilities so if you‘re staying more than a few nights you either have to find a Laundromat or wash out your clothes in the bathroom basin and hang them up in the bathroom to dry.
Coffee and tea making amenities may not be provided and not having kitchen facilities means you have to eat out all the time. Eating out at first while you’re on vacation seems like fun, but it’s surprising how soon you long for a home cooked meal. Not to mention, constantly dining out at restaurants soon adds up and hits you in the hip pocket.
In contrast, bed and breakfasts have the owner on the premises, they’re very welcoming, much more quiet, and a home away from home. Most guests become friends and return to the same place year in and year out.
It’s easy to ask your bed and breakfast host or hostess what are the best places to see in the area, and the best places to eat. Thoughtful touches are usually provided, such as a guest laundry, coffee and tea making facilities in your room and usually a full breakfast every morning.
Dancing Firs is a high-end B&B at White Rock, B.C. Only ten minutes from the U.S.-Canada border and 30-45 minutes from downtown Vancouver and its major attractions, it features three private suites, each with a deluxe bathroom, full kitchen or kitchenette and hot tub with 180 degree Pacific Ocean views.
Awaken in the morning to the delicious aroma of a full, gourmet breakfast each and every day. Each suite contains a guest pantry, stocked with handy condiments, jams, and olive oil. You can even make your own cappuccino, courtesy of your very own cappuccino maker and organic coffee and cream. For tea drinkers, there’s a wide selection of teas, or if you prefer juice, Happy Planet juices and water.
Every suite has a guest library filled with books, magazines and videos. Other amenities include a guest laundry and outdoor barbecues. If you’d like to explore outdoors, why not stroll down the garden path to the edge of the ocean where you may spy an eagle or shorebird? Or perhaps walking along the forest path, where you may even meet a resident raccoon?
Dancing Firs is a great place to relax, recharge, refresh and rejuvenate. If you want to find out more about hotels versus bed and breakfasts, take the video tour of Dancing Firs right now and see for yourself which one you prefer.
Vancouver Resorts – There’s Magic In The Air
May 21, 2010
There are quite a few different Vancouver resorts to choose from but if you’re looking for something very special, why not visit Dancing Firs, a high-end B&B in White Rock, B.C.?
Enjoy Vancouver and escape the desert heat with this spectacular ocean front property which is only ten minutes from the U.S.-Canada border and 30-45 minutes from downtown Vancouver and major attractions.
This bed and breakfast establishment features three luxurious suites, each with its own private hot tub affording you 180 degree views of the Pacific Ocean.
Value added amenities are included such as a full gourmet breakfast every morning, guest pantry and library in every suite, fresh flowers, high speed internet access and free long distance calling in North America.
Each suite boasts a cappuccino machine, organic coffee and organic cream, so you can indulge your senses in your very own organic cappuccino. Each guest pantry also stocks Happy Planet juices, water and a deluxe assortment of teas as well as condiments, china, cutlery and glassware.
If relaxation is your style, you could book an in-house spa treatment or visit great local spas. Or you can just “be” on one of Dancing Firs’ meditation decks. Why not take a gentle stroll down the garden path to the water’s edge where eagles and shorebirds live or enjoy walking along the forest path. Who knows – you may even meet a raccoon!
For more active guests there’s horse-back riding in Campbell Valley Park which is just minutes away. There are also bike trails galore, urban forests, hiking trails, and for the really active, nearby athletic parks.
Art buffs can visit great local artists in the area and there’s also the opportunity to write or paint. Private tours can be organised for that special private viewing.
At nearby White Rock Beach you can walk along the pier, while at Crescent Beach you can stroll along the promenade, go shopping or even try out a yoga class.
There are great local and ethnic restaurants nearby such as Japanese, Italian, Southwest, French and Mediterranean. If you can’t decide which one to dine at, your host, Mary Robson, will be happy to guide you in your selection.
And of course, there’s plenty of local salmon! So if you don’t feel like going out to eat, why not buy some salmon and grill it on one of the outdoor barbecues?
Dancing Firs is a special place that’s just made for you to relax, refresh, recharge and rejuvenate. So the next time you’re looking for Vancouver resorts, why not keep Dancing Firs in mind? You can even take a video tour of this spectacular property right now!
Guest Houses Vancouver For A Friendly Welcome That’s Second To None
May 14, 2010
Vancouver is an area with beautifully appointed guest houses in quiet neighbourhoods. You may find yourself staying near the ocean or mountains; there are so many different guest houses to choose from that you’re spoiled for choice.
Guest houses in Vancouver are usually very close to public transportation, such as the bus or SkyTrain. There are easy and fun day trips in all directions from the U.S.- Canada border and major attractions in and around Vancouver.
Some attractions visitors love include Queen Elizabeth Park, Stanley Park, the Royal City, the historic Gastown, Chinatown and Fort Langley. There are many botanical parks and gardens in the area, such as the UBC Botanical Gardens, VanDusen Botanical Garden and Sunnyside Acres Urban Forest.
One of the guest houses near Vancouver is Dancing Firs, a high-end bed and breakfast establishment in White Rock. Only 30-45 minutes away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Vancouver, Dancing Firs is an estate ocean view property with guest services such as a full gourmet breakfast every morning, guest pantry, library, high speed internet and free long distance calling in North America.
There are three private and luxurious suites available to guests ranging from one to two bedrooms. Each suite has access to the hot tub with 180 degree ocean views making it a great place to relax, recharge, refresh and rejuvenate.
If you seek peace and quiet, there are even meditation decks available so you really can become one with your surroundings. Strolling garden paths take you right down to the edge of the Pacific Ocean where you can experience the salt tang against your face and the swoosh of waves as they roll in towards the shore. In the distance you can see Mount Baker, a magnificent glacier that captures the day’s changing moods.
There are also forest paths to walk along where you can listen to birdsong and may meet a raccoon along the way. You may even spy an eagle gliding high above you or catch a glimpse of a shorebird along the water’s edge.
There are many places to eat nearby, such as Italian, Japanese, American and Mediterranean restaurants. If you don’t feel like dining out, why not buy some local seafood and cook it on one of the guest barbecues? Your private suite comes with a well equipped kitchen, including condiments, spices, china, cutlery and glassware. Dancing Firs provides you with everything you need for a wonderful getaway experience.
There are many guest houses in Vancouver and its surrounding area, but for the ultimate in luxury and elegance, Dancing Firs is the destination bed and breakfast. Why not take a video tour of the property right now and see for yourself what makes Dancing Firs the only place to stay?
Vancouver Lodging – For A Warm Welcome And Comfortable Surroundings
May 7, 2010
There are many places to choose from when you’re looking for Vancouver lodging. There are great accommodations from the U.S.-Canada border to Whistler with variable price ranges, catering from the budget traveller all the way to the high-end traveller. You can take your pick from downtown hotels, boutique hotels, B&Bs, boathouses and even yachts.
Vancouver has good public transportation with the bus and SkyTrain System, making it easy for tourists to get around. The SkyTrain is a rapid transit system where trains travel on elevated tracks, hence the name SkyTrain. If you haven’t used the SkyTrain before, it can be a very interesting experience.
Some major attractions in and around Vancouver include Queen Elizabeth Park, Stanley Park, the historic gas town, the Royal City, Steveston Village and Fort Langley. There are plenty more parks and gardens to visit and even nature trails to explore. Even though you’re in a city, you may feel that you’re really in the country!
A great choice for Vancouver Lodging is Dancing Firs, an elegant and luxurious B&B overlooking the Pacific Ocean at White Rock B.C. This bed and breakfast is only 30-45 minutes from downtown Vancouver and its attractions making it very easy to visit Vancouver during the day, and come back to your private suite in the evening to relax, recharge, refresh and rejuvenate.
There are three private suites at Dancing Firs, all with their own private hot tub with 180 degree ocean views, deluxe bathrooms and fully stocked kitchens.
Value-added amenities include fresh flowers in your suite, guest pantry, guest library, free high speed internet access, a full gourmet breakfast every morning and attention to detail that’s second to none.
While you’re exploring your breathtaking surroundings at Dancing Firs, you may spot an eagle or shorebird. You can walk right down to the edge of the ocean and gaze at Mount Baker across the water, a glacier mountain with changing moods. If you take a forest path, you may have a close encounter with one of the resident raccoons!
Outdoor activities include walking, biking and visiting the local attractions, such as White Rock Beach and pier, which is just ten minutes away from your home away from home. You could also visit Crescent Beach, which is just west of Dancing Firs and offers great places to eat, shopping, a walk along the promenade and even yoga classes.
If you’re looking for a Vancouver lodging that offers peace and quiet while being surrounded by nature, then Dancing Firs may be perfect for you. Being in tune with nature doesn’t mean you have to “rough it“ and this destination B&B offers luxurious lodgings and a degree of pampering that you don’t often find anywhere else. So why not take the video tour of Dancing Firs right now and start planning your next wonderful getaway.
Vancouver B&B – Your Home Away From Home
May 1, 2010
When you’re staying in or around Vancouver for business or pleasure, a Vancouver B&B can be your home away from home.
Nobody knows this better than Mary Robson, the owner of Dancing Firs, a destination bed and breakfast in White Rock, B.C., only ten minutes from the U.S. border and 30-45 minutes from downtown Vancouver and its major attractions.
Dancing Firs is a great place to relax, recharge, refresh and rejuvenate and boasts three luxurious private suites, each with deluxe bathrooms and their own hot tub with 180 degree ocean views.
The Courtyard Suite is a one bedroom suite with private entry, bathroom, and lounge with gas fireplace.
The Ocean Firs Suite contains a bedroom with king sized bed, lounge, water and air filtration system, bathroom and two meditation decks.
The Bayview Suite is more like an elegant house, featuring two bedrooms each with its own bathroom, Jacuzzi, water and air filtrations systems and plenty of magazines, books and videos.
Each suite has its own kitchen or kitchenette, stocked with a guest pantry containing handy spices, olive oil, jams and condiments such as mustard and ketchup.
Other value-added amenities include fresh flowers, guest library, high speed internet access, and a full gourmet breakfast every morning. A sample menu may include German baked apple pancake, homemade baked goods and fresh mint and lime strawberries.
Every suite has its own cappuccino maker so you can indulge in an organic cappuccino. You can also choose from a wonderful selection of teas, Happy Planet juices and water.
If you feel like being pampered, you could book an in-suite massage, Reiki treatment, colour therapy or bodywork treatment. Afterwards, why not indulge yourself in your own private hot tub?
If you’re not sure what to do for dinner one night, why not buy some local lobster and cook it on one of the outdoor barbecues? Or you could eat at one of the many restaurants in the area. Your hostess is just the person who can help you make the right selection from Japanese, Italian, Mexican, Mediterranean and American, just to name a few.
If you feel like heading outdoors, don’t forget to take in the wonderful mural in the courtyard, painted by local artist Elizabeth Hollick. You can also stroll down the garden path to the Pacific Ocean where eagles and shorebirds abound. If you take the forest path, you may even meet one of the resident raccoons!
Take the video tour and you’ll know why!
