Solving The “Travel Burnout” Problem

I’ve had enough “airport floor naps” to last a lifetime.

For those of us in Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, getting away can mean a passport, multiple layovers, and a sacrifice to the luggage gods. But sometimes, the best escape is much closer to home.

At the Hazelnut Inn, the stay itself is part of the experience. Each suite is handcrafted as its own immersive world, with sculpted architecture and hand-painted details that make it feel unlike an ordinary hotel.

You might find yourself wheeling your suitcase through the Under Hill’s private garden instead of an airport terminal, or settling into the North Star’s giant soaker tub instead of an economy-class seat. And because you’re close to home, there’s less time spent travelling and more time to actually enjoy being away. Settle in, relax indoors, step outside with a coffee, and let the everyday world feel a little farther away.

One guest described the experience this way: “It is like staying at a Disney resort without the crowds, the noise, or the travel.”

There’s something appealing about a getaway where the destination is the experience — where the surroundings have been thoughtfully crafted to evoke another world.

Sometimes, getting away doesn’t require going very far.