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British Columbia's Sonora Resort Voted Tops in TripAdvisor Awards

January 20, 2011 -

TripAdvisor has just announced its top destinations in the world and Sonora Resort in British Columbia has been voted number one for luxury in Canada.

The Relais & Chateaux resort scored 100% in TripAdvisor's traveler ratings. Sonora Resort is unique in the world because of the resort's breathtaking location in the Discovery Islands and its customer-centred approach to hospitality. Guests have the opportunity to see an abundance of wildlife in their natural habitat surrounding Sonora Island including grizzly bears and killer whales - while enjoying luxurious amenities, comfort and gourmet cuisine.

Sonora Island is located within the Discovery Islands at the mouth of Bute Inlet, one of the deepest inlets in North America. Guests reach Sonora Resort by boat or air, approximately 50 minutes by private helicopter from Vancouver. Sonora is a Relais & Chateaux property and unique in the world because of its secluded location, abundance of natural beauty and wildlife, with luxury accommodations and gourmet cuisine. Sonora welcomes guests from May to October each year. The guided grizzly bear tours at the nearby Orford River are offered in partnership with the Homalco First Nation, from August to October. Additional Sonora Resort highlights include a tennis court, conservatory, and the Island Currents Spa with five treatment rooms including a Couple's massage room, outdoor hot and cold mineral pools, fitness facility and relaxation room.

To read more about the hotel, please see Luxury Travel Magazine's Hotel Profile for: Sonora Resort


 

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