Friday November 20, 2009
Having recently returned from Whistler, I can tell you not only is Whistler open for business, right now is one of the best times to visit this premier ski resort. Why now? In the lead up to the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games, Whistler is all polished up in preparation for its February guests; it's like arriving early to a party and getting the first crack at the best hors d'œuvres and cocktails. Book a stay and ski package now and enjoy skiing Whistler Mountain, venue of the alpine events of the Vancouver Games. Ski and stay packages are cheap (starting from about $100 CDN per person per day in November, December and January) and the snow is falling in record amounts.
Monday November 16, 2009
It's not the sexiest aspect of the Olympics. It won't bring a tear to your eye like the underdog getting Gold, but it will move you. Transportation at the Olympic Games is something you'll want to learn about if you're going to be in Vancouver or Whistler during the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games. The two best bits of advice: plan ahead and don't rely on your car to get around. With no parking at any of the Olympic venues and restrictions on vehicles going to Whistler, public transportation is the way to go.
Wednesday November 11, 2009
This Sunday, about half a million people will hit the streets of Toronto to see the Santa Claus Parade, one of the overall largest parades in the world. Few hotels actually offer rooms from which guests can easily view the parade; however, many hotels have special rates this weekend with late check-out times available.
Tuesday November 10, 2009
The gorgeous resort town of Whistler in British Columbia is about a two-and-a-half hour drive away from Vancouver. What's the best way to get back and forth between these two destinations, especially with loads of ski gear? After talking to bus drivers, taxi drivers, tourism professionals and skiers, I've summarized the best ways to get from Vancouver to Whistler.
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