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Exploring the Best Wineries in the Okanagan: My Favorite Experiences and Wine Recommendations
Visiting this area offers more than just tasting wine; it’s about experiencing the hospitality, the unique terroir, and the passion behind every bottle. I recently explored several wineries here and want to share my favorite experiences along with some wine recommendations that stood out.

Sue Marko
11 hours ago4 min read


Sustainable Practices for B&Bs: Green Travel Tips for Eco-Friendly Stays
This post explores practical ways that I and other B&B owners have embraced green travel ideas keeping sustainability in mind.

Sue Marko
Apr 124 min read


Turn a "Stay" Into An "Experience"
Creating a memorable experience for guests at a B&B goes beyond offering a comfortable bed and a good breakfast. Many travelers seek unique moments and personal touches that make their stay special and worth remembering. (In my 14 years of experience many guests created their own wacky experiences... LOL, but you can read all about that in my book!) With the cost of living skyrocketing, the challenge for B&B owners is how to add value without significantly increasing costs. F

Sue Marko
Mar 296 min read


Tipping.... To Tip or Not To Tip?
My theory for restaurant tipping is what I think of as the 20% variable. Every server is a potential 20 right off the bat and they can slide downhill from there.

Sue Marko
Mar 157 min read


Discovering the Literary Themes in My Book
Today, I want to share some of the key literary themes in my book that resonate deeply with anyone who’s ever opened their doors to strangers - or just loves a good laugh at life’s absurdities.

Sue Marko
Mar 14 min read


RATES: How Much Is Too Much?
I used to always joke, "someone's gotta be the priciest, might as well be me". But I never just sat on those high rates, I always worked hard at/for them... and I deserved them.

Sue Marko
Jan 254 min read
Welcome to my blog!
Quicky info for the launch of my book, To B&B Or Not To B&B, and the new website. It includes how to get your own author-signed copy of my book!

Sue Marko
Nov 14, 20252 min read
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