Something About Beds…
Whether you’re travelling for business or pleasure, one of the most important things to consider is where you’ll be sleeping! More than likely you will be staying at a hotel or resort. I consider the most important thing to have is a comfortable bed. If you’ve been on a flight from Toronto to Hong Kong (estimated 14 hours!), go through customs, claim baggage, travel through on subway or taxi plus shuttle bus, I’m sure you’re about to collapse and ready to crawl into that bed. [total travelling time = 20 hours]
It doesn’t matter if you’re travelling via plane, train, bus, car, bike (that’s your prerogative), or boat — travelling is exhausting! Sometimes, you need a vacation — from your vacation!
Not only should the bed be so comfortable that you feel like you’re melting into it and you refuse to get out of it in the morning, but the room (and bathroom!) should be spacious, clean, and well lit. When you book your next hotel, consider the amenities (e.g. entertainment, dining, shopping, etc.) around the hotel. It doesn’t hurt to have a killer view also.
Recently I stayed at the Courtyard by Mariott Downtown Toronto for my Sandals® Resorts training and certification. The hotel had free wi-fi available in the room and complimentary coffee in the mornings. The location was ideal at Yonge St./College St., one block away from the subway; 15 minute walk away from the Eaton Centre Shopping Mall (or one subway stop!) and all around great location for food!
All photos taken by Maria Badian/Envision Elegance
Posted in Foodie Love, Travel
Tagged accommodations, Courtyard by Mariott, food, hotel, king bed, resort, shopping, suite, Toronto
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Sandals, Here I Come!
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The Wedding Planners Institute of Canada and the Courtyard by Mariott Downtown Toronto under the direction of Erin Pleizier – Catering Sales Manager (and WPIC Certified!) were such gracious hosts for our sponsored Sandals® training! We were treated to coffee/tea, fruit, yogurt, and pastries for the training. A lovely mock-wedding reception was held afterwards which included food stations, DJ, photobooth and beautifully decorated tablescapes all coordinated by Erin! A HUGE thank you for all your hard work!
Beautiful cake by Lindsey Greflund at TKO Cakes – Glutten free, nut free, vegan
DJ Paul Hutchinson, Impact Entertainment
Table design (linens, napkins, chair covers) by Chair Decor
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I am fortunate and very blessed to be here at this moment in my life. I have dreams, BIG ones. And you can only achieve those dreams if you go after them. Don’t let anyone hold you down – hold you back – no, you have to keep going. And dreams… do really come true!
Happy Anniversary!
Today, 11 years ago, I was swept off my feet. I just want to say Happy Anniversary to the most incredible person…
You are my rock.
You are my better half.
I will go to the ends of the earth and hell and back again for you.
I love you…with all my heart.
Today, tomorrow, forever and always.
Happy Love Day!
I hope everyone gets to spend today with the ones that are nearest and dearest to their hearts, the ones they love the most.
The one that makes you laugh until you have cramps and tears streaming down your face.
The one that’s there for you through thick and thin… through your ups and downs.
The one you think of first when you wake up, and the last person you think of before you fall asleep.
The one that changed your world and the one you can’t live without.
The one that makes your heart race and your palms sweaty.
The one that you’ll grow old with and you think… forever isn’t long enough.
That’s the one.
If you couldn’t spend today with your loved one, just keep them close to you in your heart. Distance, space, and time is irrelevant.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
