Escape to Whistler pre and post the Olympics. With the road improvements, the scenic drive only took an hour from Vancouver this weekend. I slept at the Adara Boutique Hotel, a contemporary stay for style lovers with sleek designs such as the red chic couches, wire circle chair and orange antlers in the lobby and a modern plush king size bed and funky chair in the room. Bring your bikini for a late night dip in the hot tub (pool is closed for the winter). And being only a few steps from the heart of the village, it took 30 seconds to get to the liquor store, allowing me to start the weekend with a toast of Liberty School Chardonnay. Rooms from $100.

For mouthwatering Scallop Risotto and Ahi Tuna Poke, a melody of ahi tuna, white truffle oil, sambal oelek, sesame and wasabi (above), I stopped in at The Mix by Ric’s for dinner and sipped on a tasty martini from the extensive and impressive list to wash it all down. Delish.

After a night in Whistler, chances are you’re a bit foggy the next day. I headed to Elements, a brunch hot spot, to spoil my taste buds and fill my grumbling belly. I shared the Carmalized Pecan and Banana Stuffed French Toast (above) and the newly added Healthy Hash Bowl, a mix of mushrooms, butter squash, red peppers, pesto and tomatoes toped with two poached eggs, with my pal. It was the perfect combo of savory and sweet.

Stay tuned for more on my trip to Whistler, including a brand new spa opening this Saturday and me sabering some bubbly!