ACI – Vancouver

I live in Vancouver, and I’m wondering about what the Olympics are going to do to our economy. Is it true, that they will be spending immense amounts of money for this? Are British Colombians going to have to pay for it with raised taxes?
See, I’ve only just turned 14 in September, and when [...]

How does Whistler/Blackcomb compare to a top European ski resort like Lech am Arlberg in Austria or Verbier in Switzerland?
Has anyone skied both?
I haven’t skiied both – but the fact that the IOC endorsed Whistler for the 2010 Winter Olympics should tell you something about it. You could google up Whistler and compare it [...]

Any feedback on economical flights going from Vancouver to Hong Kong ?
I recently booked with Oasis but am now awaiting the outcome of their liquidation. I know Air Canada has direct flights; I am looking for other choices (either direct or one stop).
Any readers experienced with this route ?
- cathay pacific CX has direct flight.
- [...]

I’m going to be departing on a cruise out of Vancouver but wanted to tour Victoria first, and probably stay overnight there. What’s the cheapest option?
Not necessarily the cheapest but the best, in terms of value, simplicity and time, is to take Pacific Coach Lines from the airport. The bus will drive onto the [...]

My son is getting married in Los Vegas in June 2010, i’m asthmatic and need travel/health insurance, i need to know which insurance company is the most accepted in United States hospitals. Thanks, Vivian.
not sure… maybe http://medicaltravelinsuranceinfo.com/ could help.

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i wanted to know if it’s expensive to eat at The Tonga Room at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco?? please let me know if you have been there.thanks
It is expensive, but if you go during happy hour, you get a free drink if you order an appetizer. Unfortunately, most of their offerings during happy [...]

Will my american driver’s license be accepted to rent a car or do I have to obtain some other license to drive a rental car in a foreign country like Canada? Vancouver to be exact.
A valid US driver’s licence is all you need – that, plus a credit card. Road speeds are given in kph [...]

Anyone got any itinerary/accomodation/campground suggestions? Late June; camping/b&b mix, start and finish in Vancouver and want to see Banff, Jasper naturally. Thanks.
A nice place to sight see & possibly stay is around Valemount BC & Mount Robson (largest peak in the Canadian Rockies). Robson Shadows Campground is a nice base to see the Mtn. You [...]

Anyone got any itinerary/accomodation/campground suggestions? Late June; camping/b&b mix, start and finish in Vancouver and want to see Banff, Jasper naturally. Thanks.
A nice place to sight see & possibly stay is around Valemount BC & Mount Robson (largest peak in the Canadian Rockies). Robson Shadows Campground is a nice base to see the Mtn. You [...]

RIDDLE! What is it?
They spend thousands encouraging us to buy it.
We are advised never to go on holiday without it.
But when we want to buy it, they don’t want to sell it to us.
Read on ………..
So after much deliberation we have chosen the holiday destination, sorted out the flights, and already we are picturing ourselves [...]