Vancouver Whistler Olympics
With the rapidly approaching 2010 Vancouver
Whistler Olympics there is not a moment to spare as you
start to plan your vacation to one of the most beautiful
cities in the world for what is sure to be one of the most
spectacular games ever. |
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Call your travel agent or go online now to book
your accommodations and tickets to the Vancouver Whistler Olympics
events as it is sure to sell out!
Where are the Vancouver Whistler Olympics?
Located in the Pacific Northwest region of North America, 2.5
hours north of Seattle and a 5 hour flight from New York is where
the 2010 Vancouver Whistler Olympics will be held. Once arriving
in the area to enjoy the Vancouver Whistler Olympics, you will
only be another 2 hours south of where most of the downhill events
will take place. The two main areas or locations that the games
will be held are in the city of Vancouver and village of Whistler
- 2 hours north of Vancouver. The opening and closing Vancouver
Whistler Olympics ceremonies will be held in the city of Vancouver
which will also play host to the athlete’s village along
Coal Harbor.
The population of 2010 Vancouver Whistler Olympics
will be around 2 million people split between the city of Vancouver
and village of Whistler with 98% of that going to Vancouver
itself. When venturing 2 hours north to Whistler from Vancouver
for the ski and/or snow events you will be driving along the
sea-to-sky corridor which is one of the most breathtaking drives
in North America. Starting out along the scenic shores of Howe
Sound and slowly ascending into the awe inspiring British Columbia
Coastal Mountains where most of the Vancouver Whistler Olympics
downhill and snow events will take place. The ice and other
non-snow events at the Vancouver Whistler Olympics will take
place in the waterfront city of Vancouver and surrounding area.
Whichever venue that houses one of the sports happening at the
Vancouver Whistler Olympics, you are guaranteed to be amongst
some of the most beautiful scenery and cities in the world.
So start planning now for the 2010 Vancouver Whistler Olympics!
Top 5 things you should know about the Vancouver
Whistler Olympics?
When visiting the Vancouver Whistler Olympics or the area around
the time of the games, expect to be overwhelmed by the breathtaking
scenery, friendly people and rich Canadian culture. There are
some handy and helpfull things to know before embarking on the
Vancouver Whistler Olympics however. Arranged in no particular
order or priority here are some of the top things to know about
the Vancouver Whistler Olympics. Firstly, the Vancouver Whistler
Olympics will be approximately 2 hours apart – that is
the time it takes to travel from the venues in the city of Vancouver
to the downhill and snow venues being hosted in Whistler. Secondly,
bring lots of money to the Vancouver Whistler Olympics if you
really want to have an enjoyable time. Vancouver is the most
expensive city to live in Canada, and add the “Olympic
pricing” on top of that, it will be very expensive. Thirdly,
is to plan ahead. Hotels, condos, homes, and other accommodations
are already booking and selling out for the Vancouver Whistler
Olympics which isn’t until February of 2010.
Booking for the Vancouver Whistler Olympics
Booking ahead might actually save you money also as the vendor
may offer discounts for pre-arranging and booking accommodation.
Fourthly, just as you do with sports events or concerts be prepared
to wait in lines to get tickets for the Vancouver Whistler Olympics
and also pre-book for those events some of which, like the opening
and closing ceremonies are already sold out. Lastly, bring lots
of memory cards and good digital camera and relax and enjoy
all the venues, and fan fair that the Vancouver Whistler Olympics
will offer. It is going to be one of the best Olympics ever
as it takes place in a city that is constantly getting voted
as one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Vancouver.
Start saving your dollars, pre-book your accommodation and don’t
forget you are at the Vancouver Whistler Olympics to enjoy yourself
and relish in the excitement the games have to offer!
Only a few hours north of Seattle and a few more hours’
flight from New York nestled in and amongst the British Columbia
Costal Mountain ranges will be home to the 2010 Vancouver Whistler
Olympics. Be prepared to be awed by the Vancouver Whistler Olympics
and also the cities and surrounding area that will play host
to the games.
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