My Travel Stories

Visit Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

Getting to Lake Louise we flew into Calgary, rented a car, and drove up into the mountains.  We were a little nervous about driving into the mountains in November, but the weather was great. From someone who has driven from Denver up into the mountains many times, this route was nothing like that!...Read more.

Swim with Whale Sharks in Isla Mujeres

Most everyone that has spent time with me knows that I say the beach is my happy place. I don't typically spend a lot of time in the water, but the beach has my heart. So when my mother brought up jumping into the ocean to swim with whale sharks, I was a little hesitant. Okay. I was very hesitant!!...Read more.

Polar Bear Capital of the World

When people talk about seeing animals in their natural habitat, most people think of things like an African safari. Had it ever crossed your mind to go see polar bears in their natural habitat? Well, that's why we headed to Churchill! It’s a small town up on the Hudson Bay. 

That first afternoon/evening,...Read more.