Our adventurous readers have been traveling all over the world in the previous couple of months, Exploring AntarcticaTake a day trip to Downton Abbey and in addition discover the wonders of Wyoming. Now these travel stories are shared together with some travel suggestions.
This week we hear from a bunch of friends from San Jose who visited British Columbia last summer. Read on for details and find more travel inspiration at www.mercurynews.com/tag/wish-you-were-here/.
Wish you were here
BRITISH COLUMBIA: A birthday trip took longtime San Jose friends Connie Skipitares, Suzanne Arnaud, birthday girl Maureen Lewis, Kathy Infantino and Shaye Ryall to Victoria in August.
“Victoria is an Anglophile’s dream,” says Connie. “Although this charming city is not on the European continent, it still offers a rich environment of British culture. Afternoon tea is served almost everywhere! At the long-established Empress Hotel, traditional English tea is served daily in the elegant dining room from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Save your money for this lavish experience – $100 per person.”
Other must-see highlights included “spectacular Butchart Gardensa 55-acre flower lover's paradise 30 minutes north; Hatley Castlea sprawling Tudor-style manor house and gardens; and downtown Victoria with lively pubs and quaint shops.”
TRAVEL TIPS: “The Hop-on hop-off double-decker bus tour is a must-do, a two-hour tour around the city that offers us a selection of the main attractions that we returned to on our own tour. In the summer, try to visit Butchart Gardens on a Saturday evening to not only enjoy the flowers at dusk, but also to enjoy an outdoor concert and a breathtaking fireworks display.”
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