Book Now! Special Last Minute Deals on Weekend Getaways to Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

Vancouver, British Columbia (PRWEB) October 24, 2008 -- Ready for a Vancouver vacation (http://www.vcmbc.com/) ? Visitors to vcmbc.com will find travel deals on last minute deals, weekend getaways, adventure travel and family travel from October to December 2008.

The best way to save on lodging in Whistler is to book a last minute travel deal at vcmbc.com. Enjoy a weekend at the Summit Lodge & Spa, Whistler's premier boutique hotel, or relish in comfort and luxury at the Crystal Lodge. Downtown Vancouver's Blue Horizon Hotel, located in the heart of Vancouver's Robson Street, is also offering special last minute deals on overnight stays and weekend packages. Of course, you won't want to miss the special rates on last minute travel to the Harrison Beach Hotel in beautiful Harrison Hot Springs.

Are you stumped for weekend getaway ideas? Visit Vancouver and use your attractions pass for savings of up to 50% for you and your family at over 50 top Vancouver attractions (http://www.vcmbc.com/page.cfm/1253), museums, sightseeing tours, and live theatre in and around Vancouver. Travellers seeking a quick getaway will enjoy a weekend getaway in Burnaby, twenty minutes from downtown Vancouver. Stay at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown, where you'll have immediate access to over 450 stores and restaurants at Metropolis at Metrotown.

Like to golf? The Fraser Valley Golf Alliance makes it easy to discover one of British Columbia's most exciting new golf destinations - the Fraser Valley. You'll find great deals on stay n' play packages at each of the five Fraser Valley Golf Alliance golf courses. After a day on the course, stay nearby at the Best Western Regency Inn in Abbotsford. This is the perfect setting for your fun weekend getaway, with special last minute deals from now until December 2008.

With Christmas just around the corner, parents deserve to treat themselves to a romantic weekend getaway to the Sunshine Coast. The latest buzz on the Sunshine Coast surrounds the newly opened Painted Boat Resort in Pender Harbour. Further up the Sunshine Coast, the oceanfront Historic Lund Hotel is a unique and memorable West Coast vacation and is ideal spot for a romantic weekend getaway.

Feeling under the weather? The Hilton Whistler Resort thinks the cure is an adventure travel getaway and offers a special Mid-Week Sick Days package. Arrive on Sunday, Monday or Tuesday and receive 25% off regular room rates for any stay of up to four nights. Recuperate on the slopes as you enjoy some of the "sickest" skiing and snowboarding in North America. Priced from $239 per night.

Families planning a getaway during the autumn season can take advantage of special rates for top Vancouver hotels (http://www.vcmbc.com/page.cfm/1215) and attractions. Hotel le Soleil is offering special rates on family travel from October to December 2008. This family-friendly Vancouver hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of shopping, theatres, Robson Street, Gastown, and some of Vancouver's most popular tourist attractions including Stanley Park, the Vancouver Aquarium, and Granville Island.

For more information about weekend getaways and spring holidays in the Vancouver, Coast and Mountains region visit www.vcmbc.com or call 604-739-9011.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Jennifer Rhyne                

Telephone: 604-637-9046

Director, Communications        

Email: jennifer @ vcmbc.com

Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Tourism

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