Great golf and a spot of afternoon tea at Victoria’s stately Fairmont Empress Hotel make the perfect island blend.
Living Large on the 19th Hole
February 19, 2013 by 2 Comments
What’s a golf trip without great food and drink? From fried bammy in Jamaica to a tall, cool mug of Bootlegger Brown Ale in Quebec, a few of my favourite after-golf nibbles and tipples.
My Favourite Après Golf Experiences…So Far
December 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
From sipping champagne at the Old Course Hotel to a beachfront massage at Jamaica’s Half Moon, a look back at a few of my favourite adventures off the golf course.
At Play with Dolphins Toni and Reggae in Jamaica
November 22, 2012 by 2 Comments
I’m in the ocean lagoon at the famous Half Moon, on the losing end of a water fight. It’s two against one and my playful friends have the unfair advantage of pectoral fins that splash so much water that I’m quickly swamped. Is it my imagination, or are they laughing along with me? I’m instantly smitten by Reggae and Toni, Atlantic bottlenose dolphins who are the star attractions of the Jamaican resort’s unique dolphin experience.
Start Planning Now for Ireland’s The Gathering 2013
October 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
There are more than 70 million people with Irish ancestry. With McAuley as a surname, I’m one of them. And even though our last Irish family connection dates back to the 1840s, I’ve discovered that the allure and romance of the Old Country is surprisingly strong. Especially if you’re a golfer.
Bouchons French Bistro: Sophisticated Comfort Food in Downtown Kelowna
September 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
If, like me, you’re a golfer who also appreciates the genius of a perfect food and wine pairing, then the Thompson-Okanagan region of British Columbia — with its award-winning vineyards and championship courses — is a must-play golf destination. Time your visit in the spring or fall to coincide with one of the Okanagan Wine Festivals in [...]
Golfing and Exploring in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
August 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Take any large map of North America and zoom in on the Great Lakes. That dot where Lake Superior, Lake Huron and Lake Michigan appear to converge near the Canada-US border? That’s Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario — my hometown. We were back recently for a family visit and to check out the local golf courses. [...]
Teeing It Up and Reeling Them In on Vancouver Island
July 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
When I travel, I’m always on the lookout for authentic local experiences to mix with golf. So I was thrilled to discover that at Vancouver Island’s Campbell River, the self-proclaimed “salmon fishing capital of the world,” you can tee it up and cast your line all in the same day.
Pamper Yourself at Whistler’s Scandinave Spa
July 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Though thrilling, mountain golf can take its toll. After 18 holes at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club — playing our way up the slope of a mountain and through a challenging terrain of chasms, granite outcroppings, rushing creeks, and towering Douglas firs — I have to admit that my game was a little [...]
Five Favourite Cape Breton Experiences
June 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Despite my full rain gear, a steady cool drizzle and light Atlantic fog had me chilled to the bone after our golf round. Even a quick change of clothes and our rental car’s heated seats couldn’t stop the shivering. That’s how we ended up pulling in to the Wreck Cove General Store, on the famous Cabot [...]
