Worlds of Wonder with Vancouver and Seattle Stays, 11 May 2027 (16 nights)

Paradox Vancouver, the only independent luxury lifestyle boutique hotel in downtown Vancouver to achieve Forbes Travel Guide Four Star rating, epitomizing luxury with genuine, welcoming hospitality that creates true connections and showcases local culture. Featuring 147 elegantly appointed rooms and suites, the hotel masterfully blends high-end luxury with a relaxed, home-away-from-home experience in the heart of downtown Vancouver. Nestled within Arthur Erickson's iconic twisting tower, the hotel boasts unparalleled amenities, including a wrap-around terrace, indoor pool, outdoor Jacuzzi, state-of-the-art fitness centre, and an award-winning Xylia Natural Spa. Partnering with top local experts, we seamlessly blend haute cuisine with cutting-edge design, offering fine dining, crafted cocktails, and unforgettable nightlife experiences at Mott 32, Karma Lounge, and Mansion Nightclub.

Paradox Vancouver, the only independent luxury lifestyle boutique hotel in downtown Vancouver to achieve Forbes Travel Guide Four Star rating, epitomizing luxury with genuine, welcoming hospitality that creates true connections and showcases local culture. Featuring 147 elegantly appointed rooms and suites, the hotel masterfully blends high-end luxury with a relaxed, home-away-from-home experience in the heart of downtown Vancouver. Nestled within Arthur Erickson's iconic twisting tower, the hotel boasts unparalleled amenities, including a wrap-around terrace, indoor pool, outdoor Jacuzzi, state-of-the-art fitness centre, and an award-winning Xylia Natural Spa. Partnering with top local experts, we seamlessly blend haute cuisine with cutting-edge design, offering fine dining, crafted cocktails, and unforgettable nightlife experiences at Mott 32, Karma Lounge, and Mansion Nightclub.

From its architecture of ‘Vancouverism’ to the history of how it was built; Vancouver is a vibrant city full of arts and culture just waiting for you to discover all it’s hidden gems. Here you’ll be able to get stuck into a whole host of museums including Science World, the waterfront Maritime Museum and the Museum of Anthropology.

The Inside Passage is a breathtaking, protected coastal waterway that runs from the Pacific Northwest to Southeast Alaska, with tranquil waters, towering fjords, and lush, snow-dusted mountains. It provides intimate vistas of temperate rainforests, calving glaciers, and abundant animals. Humpback whales, orcas, dolphins, sea lions, and bald eagles are common sightings.

Ketchikan is famous for the totem heritage museum, educating sightseers about the indigenous populations’ history and culture with an unrivalled display of native totems and artefacts. For those wanting to learn about the gold rush a visit to Dolly’s House Museum and downtown Creek Street is a good comparison along with the great Alaskan lumberjack show. Nature lovers, meanwhile, can enjoy dramatic sights at nearby misty fjords national monument.

Formerly Novo-Arkhangelsk, Sitka has a more a Russian feel than other Alaskan towns with orthodox style buildings and churches. In fact, this was the location where Russia officially sold ‘Russian America’ to the US in 1867 to become what is now the state of Alaska. Sitka also has a deep affinity with the native Tlingit population and preserving culture, nature and history with the Sitka National Historical Park as well as bear and bird sanctuaries.

Holkham Bay is a breathtaking gateway to Alaska’s wild heart, where the sea meets a cathedral of ice and stone. Known as a "graveyard for icebergs," its turquoise waters are filled with floating sculptures of electric-blue ice that drift down from nearby glaciers. Surrounded by sheer granite cliffs and hidden waterfalls, it is a place of raw, silent beauty where harbour seals rest on frozen rafts. It offers a true, untouched glimpse into the frozen majesty of the Great Land.

Haines has a number of intriguing places of interest to visit during your time there such as the Hammer Museum, Sheldon Museum and Cultural Centre and the American Bald Eagle Foundation. Haines also plays home to the annual Southeast Alaska State Fair in late July.

The capital of Alaska, Juneau boasts a plethora of national parks in its surrounding area, such as Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, teaming with iconic wildlife such as salmon, bears, and bald eagles. The city of Juneau is also well worth a stop in itself with such attractions as the Alaska State Museum and iconic cable car ride for breath-taking views. Visitors will love delectable locally-sourced seafood as well as a range of other cuisines in town.

Wrangell is a small, quiet town located on the northern tip of an island in Alaska's Inside Passage. The downtown area is built right along the waterfront, with a compact layout that is very easy to explore on foot. The town is surrounded by the dense green trees of the Tongass National Forest and the wide waters of the Stikine River delta.

Klawock is a historic Tlingit village located on the west coast of Prince of Wales Island in Southeast Alaska. The town serves as a cultural landmark, home to an impressive Totem Park with 21 intricately carved poles that preserve the heritage of the Raven and Eagle clans. Klawock acts as the island's gateway, blending traditional Native Alaskan lifestyle with a thriving modern economy.

Victoria, the capital of Canada’s British Columbia, is a sensational city worth taking the time to explore. At the southern end of Vancouver Island, this destination boasts an impressive array of vibrant parklands, stunning Victorian-era architecture, and an engaging cultural landscape, complemented by a bustling culinary scene and a welcoming community. With highlights like Craigdarroch Castle, the Empress Hotel, and the charming Fisherman’s Wharf, you’ll find plenty to admire when you’re not enjoying some authentic Canadian cuisine and strolling the ‘Garden City’s stunning gardens.

Boasting the iconic, futuristic Space Needle, visitors to Seattle can enjoy fantastic views from the Great Wheel as well as try delicious food in the Pike Place Market, or take in one of the city’s popular museums such as the Museum of Pop Culture, the Museum of Art or even the aquarium. Meanwhile, for those interested in horticulture and design, the Chihuly Garden and Glass is a must, while lovers of the great outdoors will find plenty of scenic hikes.

Smart, stylish and centrally located, Kimpton Hotel Vintage Seattle has everything you want for your Emerald City trip. With a convenient downtown setting located on Fifth Avenue, you’re just a salmon toss away from Pike Place Market, Pioneer Square and the convention center. The boutique hotel’s spiffy new design creates an urban haven inspired by and celebrating the bounty of Washington’s wine country, while adjacent Tulio Restaurant has been hailed as one of the country’s best Italian dining destinations.