Showing posts with label holiday breaks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label holiday breaks. Show all posts
Monday, August 1, 2022

Happy British Columbia Day

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Despite its not being a Canadian federal government holiday like Christmas or Good Friday (though it was recognized as “legal” in 1996), mos...
Tuesday, April 5, 2022

A look back to some holidays we may have missed. March

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March is the month when we start to come out of our winter blues with a vengeance.  On the first, we celebrate Madi Gras. Mardi Gras is a ca...
Sunday, December 15, 2019

Holiday thoughts

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As you read this we are just landing in Australia, to spend time with my daughter and her family and friends for Christmas. Family and fri...
Tuesday, June 12, 2018

Maui Beaches

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I have only been to Maui four times and I love the Island, it is a paradise, and it is time to start planning your winter break. Maui is th...
Monday, December 19, 2016

Thinking of new beginnings

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For many people this season is all about new beginnings.  As we move to the end of the year, we start planning New year's resolutions ...
Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Do you need a holiday when you are retired?

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I think that we do need a vacation no matter what stage of life we are at. Having been retired for  over 9 years, I still look forward to ...
Sunday, August 2, 2015

Happy BC Day

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The first Monday of August is known as British Columbia Day, BC Day or B.C. Day, in the province of British Columbia. It is a statutory hol...
Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Tips that help plan a 'getaway at home

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 At this time of year, with friends, family and social commitments, there is very little time for you. The key is to get out of your regula...