2010 Olympics Winter
With the ending of the 2006 Olympic games
in Torino, is the rapidly approaching 2010 Olympics Winter
games being held in Vancouver Canada it is the best time
to start preparing for your vacation – There are many
ways to plan and many things and events to plan for as it
will be upon us sooner than you think. |
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Where are the 2010 Olympics Winter
being held?
The 2010 Olympics Winter games are being held in various locations
ranging from Vancouver to Whistler ski resort. Vancouver Canada
is located on the pacific ocean which is on the far west coast
of Canada about 2 hours drive North of Seattle and 4 hour flight
from Los Angeles.
Upon arriving in one of the most beautiful cities in the world
by road, rail, air or water for the 2010 Olympics Winter you will
be amazed at what a gorgeous location Vancouver really is. Situated
on the shores of the Pacific Ocean and in the shadow of the snow
capped beautiful British Columbia Coastal Mountains is the host
city for the 2010 Olympics Winter games. Accompanying Vancouver
in hosting the games is the world famous and North America’s
#1 ski destination, Whistler ski resort. Driving only 90 minutes
north from Vancouver, along one of the most breath taking drives
in North America called the Sea-to-Sky highway is home to most
of the snow or downhill events in the 2010 Olympics Winter games.
There are other ways to get to Whistler such as rail, tour bus
or even helicopter depending on your budget or perspective wanted.
There is also debate in where
to stay – Whistler or Vancouver?
The athlete’s village and 2010 Olympics Winter ceremonies
are being held in Vancouver along with the ice events. However,
the downhill and most of the 2010 Olympics Winter snow events
are being staged in Whistler. It is also safe to conclude that
the prices for accommodation will be less in Vancouver due to
its much larger size and availability. Whichever way you decide
to get to the 2010 Olympics Winter games, it’s sure to
be one of the most exciting games ever.
Things to know about the 2010 Olympics Winter
that I wouldn’t have thought of or known without visiting
the area or planning a vacation
Before you take the plunge and start your 2010 Olympics Winter
adventure there are some things to do before hand that will
ensure a safe, fun and hopefully not a bank-breaking time! As
with all vacations we try and make the most of the limited time
we have each year, but planning now for the 2010 Olympics Winter
is a great idea. Most people will only start to think about
the 2010 Olympics Winter in 2009, which will by most accounts
be too late, or be much much more expensive. When starting to
plot and layout your two weeks, maybe more to spend in the region
of the 2010 Olympics Winter there is a lot of things to think
about.
2010 Olympics Winter Accommodations
The first thing to plan out would be type of accommodations
that will best suite your needs and budget for the 2010 Olympics
Winter season. It will inevitably more expensive to stay during
the period leading up to the 2010 Olympics Winter and also just
after the game. There are many forms of accommodation available
in Whistler or Vancouver (the two host cities for the 2010 Olympics
Winter) such as condos hotels, lodges, inns, rental homes, luxury
chalet or even budget hostels. Upon deciding a type of place
to stay in, the second issue is finding the right place that
fits within your 2010 Olympics Winter budget. I think it is
safe to assume that prices during the 2010 Olympics Winter will
be at least 5 times the regular season rate over the previous
year rates. A possible bonus that some company’s may offer
is an early booking incentive to secure their rooms are full
for the 2010 Olympics Winter so be sure to ask when booking.
Other Travel Tips for 2010 Olympics Winter in Vancouver and
Whistler
Other preparedness and good vacation practices are to get a
map of the area and mark where the accommodation is in relation
to the venues, and stores, village, etc. before booking to make
sure it’s not too far away from the 2010 Olympics Winter
action! Fourthly, ensure that everyone accompanying you is properly
insured in case of a medical emergency. Lastly, to make the
most of your vacation getaway for the 2010 Olympics Winter games
is to relax, have fun and take lots of photos to ensure the
memories will always be remembered!
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