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The Best Western Kelowna Hotel offers tips on back to school shopping... and make it fun!

Some people think mobile devices and smart phone apps can make the world go round. Hmm...we're not so sure, but we do know they'll help you go round the world!   Remember cell phones when they first came out? They were massive, strange looking contraptions, and yet seemed so "futuristic" at that time.…

We've always thought of our hotel in Kelowna as being "your launch pad to adventure" - in the summer months, the area is known for being a popular summer destination to do some golfing, hiking, biking and of course playing in and around Okanagan Lake.  It has also always been known for its delicious…

    When you hear the term "green travel", does your mind automatically think of vacationing in a remote environment, equipped with nothing but a pair of hiking boots and the desire to be one with nature? Well, that is one way to do it....but traveling green is something everyone can do on any kind…

Thinking about traveling with pets?   For anyone who has a beloved pet, you know how hard it is to leave them behind when you travel.  They get those big "sad eyes", look up at you, and silently plead for you to take them with you.  Or sit in your suitcase, preventing you from packing and at the same…