Lifestyle West Blog

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…

Being a mother of an almost 2 year old, it's a given that my holidays and weekends are mostly going to be associated with being family-friendly.  Before the wee one came, my husband and I mainly spent our free time downhill mountain biking, going on long road trips with random spontaneous stops, trying…

For Immediate Release Kelowna, BC, June 16th 2011 TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site has awarded a Certificate of Excellence to BEST WESTERN PLUS Kelowna Hotel & Suites. TripAdvisor awards a Certificate of Excellence to qualifying hotels/accommodations, attractions and restaurants listed…