Much loved, the Fairmont Empress is a grand Edwardian hotel in Victoria, B.C., Canada that has recently undergone a total facelift. Now she's as beautiful as ever!
Debra Smith is a travel writer and photographer from Calgary, Alberta. A true blue Canadian, she visits Hawai'i in the winter as often as possible for "Where to Lady" (her own blog) and as FamilyFunCanada.com's Hawai'i expert. Her passions include art, history and boutique hotels and she's always up for a walking tour. She has written for WestJet Magazine, NUVO, AAA's Home & Away and Journeys, Vancouver Sun, Calgary Herald, National Association of Federal Retirees and online for Vacay.ca among others.
