City Insider – Vancouver, BC

Vancouverite Josh Bloomfield

Ever wish you knew the inside scoop before visiting a new destination? Now you  can! We’ve reached out to our favorite locals and tour guides from all over the  world for their insider tips. In the City Insider Q&A, they’ll let you in on  the spots that should be on your must-see and do list! [...]

Summertime Family Fun in Whistler – Rocky Mountaineer Train

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  The Rocky Mountaineer Train One of the big highlights of our trip was our travels on The Rocky Mountaineer train, which recently introduced its glass domed car for its Whistler Sea to Sky Climb route from Vancouver to Whistler. The biggest regret I had taking my 7-year-old on this trip was that her three older siblings weren’t with us [...]

On board Via Rail Train through British Columbia

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Onboard Via Rail’s “The Canadian”  from Vancouver to Jasper, Alberta is a journey steeped in service, comfort, and relaxation.  The classic train was built in the ’50s and reminds one of the hit TV series – “Mad Men.” The dome car is reached via a set of stairs straight up into heaven! Sitting up high [...]

A day in Vancouver en route to Jasper

At the Vancouver Harbor

After a six hour direct flight from Newark, NJ on Air Canada, I arrived relatively fresh in Vancouver, BC. The flight went by quickly due to the large jet, spacious room in economy, and friendly Canadian flight attendants. Since the flight left at 7am and because of the three extra hours gained in time difference, [...]

Family-friendly fun in Richmond, BC

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There’s something to be said about a simple, low-key, family friendly summer vacation. That’s what my son Gavin and I experienced together in Richmond, British Columbia. Our adventure almost came to a halt however, when going through customs at the Vancouver International Airport. Because I was traveling with Gavin alone, the customs agent told me [...]

Travel Contests: Win a seat on Virgin Atlantic’s first Vancouver flight

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This week’s featured travel contests: Win a seat on Virgin Atlantic’s first Vancouver flight Win a trip for two for 6 days and 7 nights in Rome, Italy Win tickets on KLM LAN Airline’s Mother’s Day Contest Belgraves – Instagram Contest Win a Dance-Filled Getaway from Promax Nutrition! JdV Hotels celebrates 25 years with a [...]

Vancouver & TBEX

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Tourism Vancouver provided my airfare to Vancouver since I was one of TBEX’s speakers. They booked me on a 7:30 a.m. Continental nonstop flight from Newark Liberty International Airport. Since I have status on Continental’s partner airline, United, I was able to get a bulkhead seat (or exit row) for nothing. But they don’t make [...]

Vancouver: Where Ancient Art & Tradition Collide

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By :Georgette Diamandis Planning on going to the 2010 Olympics? You will find beautiful and progressive Vancouver steeped in tradition and maybe the most multicultural city in the world. While you’re there, don’t forget it’s also the home of northwest Aboriginal art, which you will have no trouble finding after reading this article. EASY AIR CANADA [...]