Go West

If majestic mountain scenes, emerald/acqua lakes and surprise snowfalls are on your bucket list, head west dear friends to the Canadian Rocky Mountains and you will not be disappointed. The Chateaux Fairmont
Lake Louise and The Banff Springs Hotels are grand old iconic nods to the accommodations of yesteryear and today, but it's the setting and surrounding trails and outdoor activities that speak to the lifestyle of the young demographic upon which the service industry depends. While we opted for more countrified log cabins set in the woods between these two landmarks,  we still enjoyed a sampling of their culinary expertise - albeit pricey.
Had we waited just one more week to go west, I fear the show of summer florals we photographed so frequently would have all but vanished.