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Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds Marry at British Columbia "Campground"

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: Tofino, BC, Canada
October 2, 2008 at 1:02 PM | by ced138 | 2 Comments

The world -- at least the celeb-obsessed portion of it including our neighbors at Jaunted -- was abuzz this week in search of the location where Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson said "I do."

Mystery solved. The pair escaped to Clayoquot Wilderness Resort on Vancouver Island. It must've been a small ceremony since they resort Web site's wedding page says it can host no more than 50 guests.

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Room with a Killer View: Wickaninnish Inn

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: 500 OSPREY LANE, Tofino, BC, Canada, V0R2Z0
June 21, 2007 at 11:20 AM | by juliana | 0 Comments

We are suckers for a room with a killer view.  We find that we are even more likely to forgive some minor hotel inconveniences if we can stare out the window at something pretty--yeah we are that shallow. Let's help out our fellow hotel mavens by uploading rooms with killer views to the HotelChatter/Flickr photo pool, or by sending the photo along to us. We will feature our favorites in this space from time to time. Remember to tell us the name of the hotel and the room number of the hot view.

To us, The Wickaninnish Inn in British Columbia is most famous for its storm watching packages but Flickr Member Lisa Stegall dropped this photo into the HotelChatter Flickr Pool, letting us know exactly what a stay at the fun-to-say Wickaninnish Inn is really like.

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Wickaninnish Inn Storm Watching Package

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: 500 Osprey Lane, Tofino, BC, Canada
September 22, 2005 at 3:22 PM | by markj | 0 Comments

Go ahead, accuse us of writing up the Wickaninnish Inn just because it is so damn fun to say--you would be partially correct.

However, the reality is, young couples in love seem to dig this British Columbia lodge:

Having just returned from our first trip to the Wick, I already miss this very special place. If you're thinking about a stay here, all I can say is GO! My husband and I spent 6 magical days at the Wick. The property is truly stunning. Our room was in the new beach building with incredible views of forest trees and ocean. The room was great-- we especially loved the sunken tub which overlooks the trees and water.

The Wick is offering a West Coast Romance package through the fall and the winter. So for around $700/night (that's Canadien, eh) you can get:

·    Two night's accommodation for two in requested room type
·    Breakfast for two delivered to your room each morning of your stay
·    A bottle of sparkling wine and chocolate-dipped fruit
·    A handcrafted Wickaninnish Inn keepsake

The package runs in the fall (October) and through what the BC crew calls "storm watching season" (Nov - Feb).

Someone has got to let us know what the "keepsake" is. Send your digital photos to the HotelChatter/Flickr photo pool.

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·   Mabel Dodge Luhan House Reviews [TripAdvisor]
·   Wick Inn Package Dealst [Official Site]

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Luxury Camping

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: Tofino, BC, Canada
September 12, 2005 at 11:48 AM | by markj | 0 Comments

Yup, it is the new new thing. Many Americans no longer want to set up a tent, build a fire, or buy a water purifier at LL Bean. However, these folks still enjoy the idea of camping. The answer? Hop in your Volvo, pack light, and head to a wilderness resort that specializes in rustic luxury.

What is rustic luxury? Golf carts whisk you from check in to your luxury suite on a platform, some complete with hardwood floors, outdoor showers, big beds--oh yeah, and there is a tent overhead.

The Clayoquot Wilderness Resort in British Columbia, which looks really slick, offers 18 safari tents with persian rugs, queen beds, and even an air horn in case of grizzly bear emergencies.

Ok, granted you have to embrace the fact the you aren't camping you are living in luxury while in the midst of natural beauty, however, if you can get past the stigma you might just end up enjoying "soccer mom camping."

Related Stories:
·   Camping under the stars [USA Today]
·   The Clayoquot Wilderness Resort Reviews [TripAdvisor]