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'04 Sox champions sail in Boston Harbor, and a fairy tale inn opens in British Columbia

Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up The whimsical Hazelnut Inn's handcrafted, fairy tale-inspired suites offer a magical getaway for those looking for a unique departure from standard hotel and inn offerings. HANDOUT Advertisement THERE: FAIRY TALE INN OPENS IN BRITISH COLUMBIA What happens when a family of theme park and tourist attraction designers dream about building their own hotel? Travelers can find the answer when they book a stay at the whimsical Hazelnut Inn. Located on a former hazelnut farm in Chilliwack, an hour from Vancouver, B.C., the inn's handcrafted, fairy tale-inspired suites offer a magical getaway for those looking for a unique departure from standard hotel and inn offerings. Owners Hailey and Peter Sawatzky will be opening the two finished suites in June. The North Star Suite is designed to evoke the romance and adventure of the sea, like stepping into the pages of 'Treasure Island' or a sequel to 'Pirates of the Caribbean.' Sleep in the Captain's quarters, guarded by twin mermaids, relax in a soaker tub for two, and explore the playful artifacts in the lush garden where waterfalls and a fire bowl await discovery. The ground floor Under Hill Suite is imagined as a home where rabbits or Hobbits might live. Built into a hill, the twining roots of a tree above form its ceiling. The suite features a soaker tub for two, separate rainfall shower, and private garden with fireplace and waterfall. Both suites have in-floor heat, air conditioning, flat screen TVs, kitchenette with sink, mini-fridge, microwave, and complimentary beverages and snacks. There's free parking onsite and an EV charging station. A third suite, a classic fairy tale castle named the Copper Crown, is expected to open at a future date. Guests must be 18 and older. Book by July 1 and stay anytime in 2025 for $270. Otherwise, a single-night stay is $415; two or more nights $270, depending on exchange rates. 1-604-845-4628; Advertisement The Chimani AI guide to National Parks, an AI-powered tool offering users personalized park itineraries tailored to individual travel styles and interests. HANDOUT EVERYWHERE: NATIONAL PARK APP LAUNCHES Are you ready to hit the road this summer? Don't say 'yes' until you've checked out the Chimani AI Guide to National Parks. Recently launched by Chimani, a designer of mobile travel apps for national parks since 2010, this new AI-powered tool offers users personalized park itineraries tailored to individual travel styles and interests. Leveraging AI, user preferences, and Chimani's 60-plus professionally written national park guides, the app ensures that every trip is both seamless and uniquely designed, whether you're visiting Yellowstone, Yosemite, Acadia, or the Grand Canyon. One-click planning allows key features, including customizable activity levels — for leisurely strolls or summit scrambles — alongside interest-based options that prioritize favorite activities like hiking, auto touring, or wildlife viewing. Offline custom park maps allow you to follow daily plans, even deep in the park without a cell signal. Users can also receive and view real-time reports from others in the park, such as parking issues, weather hazards, and more. The best feature? It's free. Advertisement NECEE REGIS Necee Regis can be reached at