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The Life of Luxury Print

Written by Rosemary Mantini | 30 January 2012
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What do you look for in a hotel when you travel? Some people just look at it as a place to sleep after a tiring day of sight-seeing. Not me. Even if I'm in a hotel for just one night, I love luxury. From the hotel architecture to the room's design to the professionalism of the staff to all the special little extras the staff does for you, like a voucher for a free glass of wine just for being a regular customer. Being treated to all the special little things make me feel rested and happy.

A recent survey looked at what makes Canadians want to stay in a hotel - an enormous flat screen TV, a shower that fits five, or a personal butler? Apparently, it's none of the above. It turns out what Canadians actually want is more simple - the comfort of their own home.
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Most Expensive Hot Dog in the World Print

Written by Rosemary Mantini | 24 January 2012
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How big a hot dog lover are you? Would you fork over $100 for this gourmet foot long?

I just found out that dougieDog Hot Dogs, a Vancouver eatery that creates all-natural hot dogs, has invented something called the Dragon Dog. It costs $100. What makes it worth it? Ok, never having tasted one, I can't tell you if it's worth the price, but I can reveal some of the special ingredients. First, the meat is infused with hundred-year-old Louis XIII cognac ($1 for each year?), which costs over $2000 a bottle. Second, (if the meat in the hot dog isn't enough for you) Kobe beef seared in olive and truffle oil is added to the bun along with fresh lobster. The whole thing is topped with a picante sauce (ingredients undisclosed). Yes, it is spectacularly decadent. But, is it worth it? I'm not so sure the taste of the cognac would be noticeable under all of those other flavours. Let me know if you've tried it.
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West Coast Authors Rock the Literary Awards Print

Written by Rosemary Mantini | 16 January 2012
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Congratulations West Coast, four of the five authors shortlisted for the 2012 Charles Taylor Prize For Literary Non-Fiction call British Columbia home. The only other author on the list is Andrew Westoll from Ontario. The final five were chosen from 115 authors. The winner will be awarded $25000, and runners-up will receive $2000 each along with extensive book promotion packages.

Here are the books and some quotes from the jury.
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Are You Food Stressed? Print

Written by Rosemary Mantini | 09 January 2012
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Where do you place on the Food Stress Index? Wait. Did you say you've never even heard of it before? Right now, you're thinking that the last thing you need is something adding stress to your life. What does food have to do with stress? Come on, say it out loud: sometimes I eat when I'm stressed. There, doesn't that feel better? Actually, though, the Food Stress Index isn't about that at all. So why did we just go through that exercise? Just because. Now, don't argue.

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New Year's Resolutions Print

Written by Rosemary Mantini | 02 January 2012
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I hate to mess with tradition. But, don't you think it's time to kick the resolution habit? Do you still make New Year's resolutions? Better yet, do you keep them longer than a few days, or a few weeks? Good for you, if the answer is 'yes'. Most of us don't. Angus Reid conducted a survey throughout the month of December asking women about their New Year's resolutions success. The result? Almost half of us fail to keep those resolutions for more than four weeks. Ok, that's not too bad. I guess I had thought that even more of us would have let them fall by the wayside by week two.

Good on you for sticking with it, especially since the survey revealed that some women feel they have a better chance of marrying a celebrity than keeping their resolutions! I think, if anything, that alone tells you what most people think of this whole resolution thing.
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Road Trip Print

Written by Rosemary Mantini | 26 December 2011
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So, in the last couple of blogs, I've given you a list of the top ten winter destinations, airport travel tips and now, I'm giving you the last suggestion for exciting travel this winter season. Oh sure, you can stay and celebrate all the many reasons there are to celebrate with family and friends. Or, you can load everyone (or just one or two of them) into a car and head out on a road trip. I know, the idea of a road trip through snow and ice and kids in the backseat asking to use the bathroom fifteen minutes after you've left home doesn't exactly bring thoughts of comfort and joy to mind. But, if you and your loved one, or whole family, are up to it, road trips are fabulous way to explore the environment and see places you might not otherwise. The best part is planning a route full of detours to local attractions.

Most hotels across Canada, the US and Mexico are offering great deals of up to 30% off their regular price throughout the winter season. Consider a mini vacation in some of these locales:
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