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Here are some tourist information links and our suggestions of favorite places and activities.


Cruise to San Diego
After the conference, take advantage of special travel deal - a luxurious end-of-season repositioning cruise to San Diego with Holland America offers tremendous savings:

Depart Vancouver on October 7, spend a half-day sightseeing in Victoria and enjoy a 4 night cruise to San Diego, arriving October 11, 2007.

Aboard the "Ryndam":

  • Only 128 guests
  • 3 restaurants
  • Casino
  • 2 pools, health spa
  • 10 guest decks, 15 public rooms
  • Movie theatre
  • 2 tiered show lounges
  • Duty-free shops
  • 24-hour in-room dining
  • Library
  • Internet center
  • 720 feet long, 55,451 Gross Tons
  • Automatic Stabilizers

Best available Outside Cabin (Cat H - C) at time of booking: $ 559.00 CAD PP

Best available Balcony Cabin (Cat A, B, BA, BB) at time of booking: $690.00 CAD PP

A deposit of $236.00 CAD PP required at time of booking. Final payment will be due 90 days prior to sailing.

Contact:
Joanne Bradley
Tel: 604-926-4344
Fax: 604-926-8808
Email: joanne@rosewaytravel.com
www.rosewaytravel.com

 

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Rocky Mountain Rail tour
Details to come.

Contact:
Joanne Bradley
Tel: 604-926-4344
Fax: 604-926-8808
Email: joanne@rosewaytravel.com
www.rosewaytravel.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Whistler Getaway
Take a drive or train trip north along the Sea to Sky highway to Whistler Resort, where an incredible alpine setting combines with opulent four-season resort amenities to earn Whistler the designation of number 1 ski resort in North America for five years in a row.

  • Jack Niklaus-designed golf course
  • mountain biking park
  • hiking, bungee jumping
  • site of the 2010 Winter Olympics

For other travel options you might consider traveling to Whistler by car, bus or air, check out the web site: http://tourismwhistler.com for more information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Whistler Mountaineer Train Getaway
Consider the special Oceans 2007's package for a getaway to the spectacular world class resort of Whistler. This package includes roundtrip travel from Vancouver on the new Whistler Mountaineer train.

While in Whistler enjoy an overnight stay at one of the many hotels available for this package and enjoy a complimentary admission to the Whistler Mountain Gondola.

Then consider booking yourself for a round of Golf at one of the 4 signature Golf courses or try bungee jumping over white water. Just some of the adventure activities offered at Whistler. Browse the more than 200 shops and stores or spend an afternoon being pampered in the Spa. Whistler boasts some of the Best Restaurants in the world from fine dining to casual eateries. There is something for every taste.

To book your special Ocean 2007 rate on the Whistler Mountaineer train escape, contact: joanne@rosewaytravel.com

 

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Vancouver Island: Victoria Getaway

You can go west through the scenic Gulf Islands to our capital city of Victoria on Vancouver Island.

Here you'll find a stunning, coastal city of gardens, offering direct access to a variety of recreational and cultural activities in a mild seaside climate.

Victoria:
Visit Victoria, BC's capital city, for spectacular accommodation packages and a season full of festivals, flowers, maritime events, unique shops and restaurants, and a wide range of outdoor activities. Visit award winning gardens, take in Gallery exhibitions or indulge in a rejuvenating Spa experience.

Travel time:
From downtown Vancouver, ½ hour by seaplane or heli-jet. By car or bus, a lovely 4 hour drive and ferry ride.

For more information: www.tourismvictoria.com

 

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Long Beach / Tofino - West Coast of Vancouver Island

The Wickaninnish Inn
Carved into the magnificently rugged West Coast of Vancouver Island, the Wickaninnish Inn overlooks the Pacific Ocean with old growth forest as a serene backdrop. Consistently rated one of the best accommodation properties in North America, the Inn is home to the renowned Pointe Restaurant and Ancient Cedars Spa.

Be our guest in one of 75 beautifully appointed rooms and suites with scenic vistas, fireplaces, personal balconies and soaker tubs. Adjacent to a National Park and within the pristine beauty of Clayoquot Sound, this is the prime destination for those who relish pairing outdoor adventure with five star pampering. A proud member of Relais & Châteaux.

 

 

 

 

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