Gotta Getaway? Vancouver Is Even More Beautiful At The Listel Hotel!
by Alex Gambardella
Feb 3, 2010 2:20 PM PST
With the 2010 Winter Olympics less than 2 weeks away, Vancouver's status as a vacation hot-spot has been skyrocketing. And what better way to experience a culture-rich city for the first time (or in a new light) than at a landmark hotel dedicated to Vancouver's art, music, and history? The Listel Hotel, dubbed the city's "most artful hotel," boasts both gallery and museum-themed floors, curated by the city's Buschlen Mowatt Gallery and featuring traditional furniture crafted using native techniques. The hotel's O'Doul's Restaurant and Bar is the spot to catch a live jazz show every night of the week and with its prime central location within the city, Vancouver's favorite dining, shopping, and sight-seeing landmarks are only a few steps away! Click through the slideshow for a tour of the hotel that's every culture craver's dream!
Go Green When You Getaway To Vancouver's Amore By The Sea
by Anna Yu
Mar 25, 2009 3:17 PM PDT
From changing your light bulbs to energy saving CFLs to using public transportation or biking, it's pretty easy to do your part in protecting the environment. So it makes sense to extend that mindset when you travel too! A dream of mine is to see the Olympics at least once in my life. The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games is coming up and while I haven't booked my tickets, I can still look, right? While on the search for eco-friendly hotels in Canada, Amore by the Sea Bed & Breakfast Inn and Seaside Spa fit the bill perfectly. Only 20 minutes away from downtown Victoria and an hour and a half ferry ride away from Vancouver, Amore by the Sea is perfect as a secluded retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. There are many beaches and hiking/biking trails nearby, as well as restaurants, unique shopping and sights. On 1.5 acres of oceanfront property, every room has scenic views of the ocean and private beach. How are they green, you ask? All public and private areas have motion sensor lighting to make sure energy is efficiently used. All their new appliances are Energy Star rated and they even use solar panels to hear their relaxation pool! To conserve water, the toilets are all low water flush and they only use the dishwasher when it's full. To top it all off, every guest room has recycling bins for paper, glass, and other recyclables. To learn more about Amore by the Sea, click the slideshow and visit their Web site!
