Sep 7th, 2010 at 4:00PM: Luxury comes in all forms, but luxury takes on an entirely new definition when you're flying in a private helicopter over Vancouver to Sonora Resort.
The private ride is for guests of the British Columbia, Canada, resort only and will whisk travelers up and away for a 45 minute flight over Vancouver to the private Sonora Island. The helicopters are owned and operated by Sonora Resort and offer ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Daily Pampering: Helicopter rides to Sonora Resort, Canada
Sep 7th, 2010 at 4:00PM: Luxury comes in all forms, but luxury takes on an entirely new definition when you're flying in a private helicopter over Vancouver to Sonora Resort.
The private ride is for guests of the British Columbia, Canada, resort only and will whisk travelers up and away for a 45 minute flight over Vancouver to the private Sonora Island. The helicopters are owned and operated by Sonora Resort and offer ...Top spots for mind-body-spirit revival
Jul 14th, 2010 at 2:00PM: Sometimes you just need a little "om." The daily stresses of life can pile up, the chaos of corporate life can get to be too much or maybe the kids are just getting on your last nerve. You can escape to the gym, or you can escape to a more serene environment where mind, body and spirit are the focus of your journey.
Yogis unite -- the following are some of the 10 best spots around the world for ...The top 50 cities for quality of life
May 29th, 2010 at 1:30PM: If you don't live in Vienna, you might consider moving there.
A new survey lists the top 50 cities for quality of life and Vienna comes out as number one. The survey, conducted by Mercer, a human resources consultancy firm, looked at criteria such as infrastructure, economy, housing, recreation, personal and press freedom, and education. Vienna certainly scores high in all that, plus it has ...20 great bike rides
May 7th, 2010 at 2:00PM:
For many travelers, the default mode of transport is a plane or a car, but they're certainly not the only options. Have you ever considered adding a bicycle ride to your next trip? Riding a bike has a number of advantages over other forms of transportation. You'll move slower, no doubt, but with that slowness comes an increased awareness of your surroundings, a chance to get some fresh air and ...Photo of the day (4.22.10)
Apr 22nd, 2010 at 6:00PM:
Today's photo of the day was chosen because, well, it just made me laugh. Borderfilms (Doug) shot this in Vancouver yesterday. Doug tries to get an interesting shot everyday for his blog, Roadspill, and this one easily qualifies.
Are you a Flickr user who'd like to share a travel related picture or two for our consideration? Submit it to Gadling's Flickr group right now! We just might use it ...Wine or golf? Either works on Rocky Mountaineer
Apr 22nd, 2010 at 3:00PM: Why not make it a foursome? While most travel deals these days tack on extra nights, the latest from Rocky Mountaineer lets you add people! To celebrate it twentieth anniversary, the luxury rail service in Canada, is offering a unique program for its GoldLeaf trips. Whether you take the golf or winery tour excursion, you can pay for three and get one free. So, you'll have eight days to hit the ...Air Canada passenger falls asleep on plane - wakes up in maintenance hangar
Apr 12th, 2010 at 10:30AM: We've probably all been there - you get on your flight, feeling so tired that you pass out before the plane takes off.
But in most cases, you'll be awake right after you miss the drinks service. Air Canada passenger Kris Lines must have had the nap of his life, because he passed out right after taking off, and was awoken by a maintenance engineer inside a hangar at Vancouver airport.
...Ten outdoor destinations with everything!
Mar 19th, 2010 at 2:00PM: Who says you can't have it all? For many travelers vacation time is limited. Those in search of adventure want to maximize that short window of travel time. Here are ten cities where adventure-seekers can expand their options with a range of heart-pounding choices.
Buena Vista, Colorado
Buena Vista translates to "beautiful view." It's easy to understand why the name stuck. Nestled into the ...10 great zip lines from around the world (videos)
Mar 12th, 2010 at 8:30AM: Roller coasters and other such thrill rides are fun, but imagine reaching speed of up to 100 miles per hour on a metal cable, with nothing more then a harness, a helmet... and the air below you.
Around the world, zip lines have become an adrenaline seeker's favorite, literally allowing you to hurtle through awe-inspiring landscapes at jaw-dropping speeds. In some cases, the mere presence of a ...
Daily Pampering: Read the art at the new Fairmont Pacific Rim
Mar 9th, 2010 at 4:00PM:
The Fairmont Pacific Rim in downtown Vancouver opens this month, and it's worth seeing -- even from the outside.
We don't normally hear about exterior hotel artwork, but this hotel in the heart of the financial district with views of the both the skyline and the harbor features a million dollar installation by UK artist Liam Gillick. The stainless steel piece is a repeating series of words in ...Top Vancouver recommendations from Tim Zagat
Feb 17th, 2010 at 10:00AM: The Olympics are so exciting that we forget ourselves. Once bestowed with a ticket, we find ourselves a flight and forget the rest.
Fortunately, there's a Zagat Survey for the rest. Co-Founder, Co-Chair & CEO Tim Zagat just released his newest guide to Vancouver. "[Zagat Surveys] are based on a large number of avid, local consumers and are put through a careful editing process," says Zagat ...A ski expert's secret tips to Whistler and Vancouver
Feb 10th, 2010 at 10:30AM: All eyes will be on British Columbia during the Olympics. Who better to share some secrets than a local?
I first met Jeremy Neill a few years ago when he was a product manager for Fresh Tracks, a Vancouver-based tour operator that specializes in Canada and Alaska. Born in Bath, England, Neill has lived in Vancouver for the past three years. Though he's the first to say he's not a native, Neill ...Cypress Mountain has snow delivered in time for Olympic Games
Feb 5th, 2010 at 8:00AM: With just one week to go until the opening ceremonies, the Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver are struggling to find enough snow for some of the planned events. In particular, Cypress Mountain, which will host snowboarding and freestyle competitions beginning February 13, has been scrambling to complete their halfpipe, as well as the ski and snowboard cross courses. The resort has so little snow in ...Ready to fly into Vancouver for the Games? YVR is waiting.
Feb 4th, 2010 at 1:00PM: Our friend and colleague over at Stuck at the Airport, Harriet Baskas, has been following developments at Vancouver's international airport (YVR) as the Olympics draw preciously near. Anticipating a massive crowd, the normally serene, Pacific Northwest city is neck-deep in preparations, particularly at bottleneck junctions such as borders and airports.
To help soothe the massive flow, YVR is ...Flying into SeaTac for the Winter Olympics? Here's what you need to know
Feb 3rd, 2010 at 1:30PM: Whether it's to avoid stringent passport regulations, fly into a cheaper airport or just enjoy the beautiful drive up the coast, there are plenty of reasons that Winter Olympics travelers have to fly into Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA or SeaTac) next week. The Pacific Northwest, a beautiful corner of North America has plenty of natural and cultural offerings to woo the passing ...Have a winter adventure of your own in Vancouver
Feb 2nd, 2010 at 8:00AM: Planning on heading to the Winter Olympics in a few weeks? Looking for something to do while you're not busy with the curling match between Switzerland and Denmark? Perhaps you'd enjoy a little outdoor activity of your own while visiting beautiful British Columbia? Then you're definitely headed to the right place, as Vancouver Island is one of the best adventure travel destinations in the world, ...Heading to the Winter Olympics? Talking and driving could cost you $160!
Feb 1st, 2010 at 11:30AM: If you are heading to the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, be sure to bring a hands-free headset.
Starting today, British Columbia police will be on the lookout for anyone using their phone without a headset of hands-free car kit. Their new hands-free law went into effect on January 1st, and the grace period for offenders ends today, just in time for thousands of visitors to visit their area.
...Vancouver hotels prepare for the Olympics
Feb 1st, 2010 at 11:00AM: Thousands of people from around the world are starting their migration to Vancouver in anticipation of the 2010 Winter Olympics, which starts in two weeks. While tents are being erected, mountains are being prepped and rinks are icing up, hotels in Vancouver have one of the most important jobs: providing a good night's sleep for sports fans.
If you've been planning ahead and have your hotel ...Seven new hotels around the world from Fairmont in 2010
Jan 28th, 2010 at 1:00PM: This year promises to be exciting for fans of the Fairmont. New properties are set to open in London, China and many other cities, each with a distinct style. There's no question that the Fairmont has the art and science of hospitality mastered, so these new properties are going to be exciting to watch.
1. The Savoy
With a design nodding toward Edwardian and Art Deco, the hotel reopens after a ...Photo of the Day (12.29.09)
Dec 29th, 2009 at 6:00PM:
When I went looking for today's Photo of the Day, I searched for "New Year" - since 2010 is only a few days away. I couldn't pass up this beautiful photo taken by borderfilms (Doug), even though it's from a Chinese New Year celebration in Vancouver, Canada (which, technically isn't until February). When I shoot, I love capturing moments where there is a distinct relationship between the subject ...
