Victoria: Westin Bear Mountain

The Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa is obviously targeted for golfers and spa devotees. Being neither, we still find it a lovely place to stay when the rate is a bargain and we're upgraded to a suite, all while aiming to re-qualify for one more year of Starwood Platinum.

Yes, when the entry includes a "powder room," you know you're in a suite.

Lots of room and good views of the course and a distant Mount Baker are to be had from our spacious "valley view" balcony.