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2. Wine & unwind in Kelowna
If you and your girls are all about living the good life, make tracks to the gorgeous city of Kelowna. Cradled in the Okanagan Valley, Kelowna is known to oenophiles as Napa North, thanks to its many estate wineries. It's also a world-class golf and ski destination and has developed a reputation for amazing regional cuisine. Kelowna has a glut of lake and mountain views, both of which you can enjoy while sipping some biodynamic wine on a deck. Better yet, hit the spa and have the wine come to you via vinotherapy.
Where to stay: The Hotel Eldorado is a 20-room boutique hotel on the shores of Okanagan Lake. The El has a fabulous patio and romantic lakeside dining room, and, frankly, the best room service menu we've ever encountered. Be sure to book one of the coastal-chic guest rooms in the newer wing.
Or, for a more casual vibe and onsite golf, horseback riding and spa amenities, head to Lake Okanagan Resort on the west side (a scenic 20-minute drive across the lake from downtown Kelowna).
What to do: Sip your way through the wine tours, and then unwind at the spa. Mission Hill Family Estate Winery is a can't-miss for its beautiful grounds and architecture, as is Summerhill Pyramid Winery for its giant limestone pyramid, organic wines and slightly-wacky-but-endearing New Age vibe. Both wineries have plenty of places where you and your gals can play catch up.
Don't forget to book spa treatments at Beyond Wrapture Day Spa. The independent, locally owned chain has an outpost at the Lake Okanagan Resort, as well as one within a short drive from The El. There's no debate: you have to book the Timeless Eternity vinotherapy treatment. For $318 you'll be scrubbed, wrapped, massaged and pampered for three hours using heavenly-smelling byproducts of the local wine industry like skin-smoothing crushed grape pips and skins.
Where to eat: Bouchons Bistro is a classic French bistro with delectable seasonal menus. If you're staying at The El, walk next door to the Manteo Resort's Wild Apple restaurant, where you can talk into the night sipping local wines and sharing platters of tapas.
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