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5 Reasons to Go to Vancouver Now

Nature factors into everything in Vancouver, from the diverse and thriving food scene to the ample opportunities to hike high and swim low. Spring and summer is the best time to experience it all.

Posted by Trish Friesen on May 03, 2013 at 11:38:54 AM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Canada, City Getaways
"Grand Hotels" Exhibit: A Curated Peek Into Hotel Life

Calling all hotel (and travel) nerds! Get thee to the Vancouver Art Gallery for "Grand Hotel: Redesigning Modern Life Exhibition" to ogle old hotel artifacts and see just how far hotels have come in the last century or so.

Posted by Trish Friesen on April 19, 2013 at 8:56:20 AM EDT in Arts & Culture, Hotels Tagged: Museums, Art, Hotels
Five Adventures on Canada's West Coast

We love a luxe getaway as much as the next person. But sometimes, adventure calls. And these land-and-sea adventures, from easy to hard, are all within a stone's throw of Vancouver.

Posted by Trish Friesen on July 26, 2012 at 10:35:31 AM EDT in Outdoors, Trip Ideas Tagged: Canada, British Columbia, Whistler, Surfing, Whale Watching, Bikes
What to Do in Victoria This Summer

It may be small, but it packs a punch. Victoria sits on the tip of Vancouver Island with its lively harbor and mouthwatering food. And it's celebrating its 150th anniversary, making now the time to go.

Posted by Trish Friesen on July 17, 2012 at 1:28:18 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Canada, Events
Mario Batali's Top Summer Destinations For Foodies

When it comes to traveling for food, you're not gonna do much better than following Mario Batali's advice. From Michigan to Mexico, and well beyond, here are his top spots to travel this summer.

Posted by Jimmy Im on July 12, 2012 at 3:00:41 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Trip Ideas Tagged: Food, Food and Wine, Summer, Mexico, Hong Kong, Italy, Oregon
Summer Deals for Frequent Flyers

If you're traveling this summer, it's time to look out for promotional deals attached to your credit card, airline miles, or hotel loyalty program; you might be surprised by the sweet deals you'll find.

Posted by Cathleen McCarthy on April 18, 2012 at 4:45:58 PM EDT in Deals Tagged: Deals, Airlines, Rewards, Hotels, Boston, Los Angeles, London
5 Spring Break Getaways for Grown-ups

Looking to indulge in a spring break escape, minus the throngs of drunken college kids and $3 tequila shots? Here are five suggestions for sophisticated spring break getaways for grown-ups, delivering romantic brushes, adrenaline rushes, gastronomic indulgences, and more.

Posted by Donna Heiderstadt on March 15, 2012 at 12:11:17 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Morocco, Belize, Mexico, Cancun, Los Angeles,
Don't miss the noodle bars, sushi shops, or curry houses in Vancouver

You’ll find more authentic Chinese food in Vancouver’s Chinatown than almost anywhere in the world other than China–better than New York or Toronto—so come with an appetite.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on June 21, 2011 at 1:00:00 AM EDT in Travel Tips Tagged: Canada,
Storm Watching in British Columbia

Though long considered one of B.C.’s most sublime summer environments, Tofino has managed to transform the hostile winter of Vancouver Island’s west coast into both a surfing and storm-watching destination between November and March. No one's really sure when the concept of "bad weather" morphed into "good weather," but on the tourism-friendly Pacific Rim, nasty storms are usually considered quite fine indeed.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on November 15, 2010 at 4:52:11 PM EST in Trip Ideas Tagged:
Vancouver: Dust off your hiking boots and kayak paddle

British Columbia is an outdoorsy person’s paradise; there are activities galore, from walking in Stanley Park in downtown Vancouver to kayaking, skiing, snowboarding, zip-lining, you name it. Make sure to bring good shoes, maybe even an extra pair—it definitely gets damp on the West Coast.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on June 19, 2010 at 2:00:00 AM EDT in Travel Tips, Travel Tips Tagged: