Winter Olympics 2010 Vacation Deals
If you’ve always dreamed of going to the Winter Olympics and experiencing the icy thrills firsthand, but always found a reason not to go – too far away, too expensive, too impractical, etc – now's the time to switch up that thinking. This year, with the help of Vacation Rentals.com, you have no excuse for missing out, because we've got Winter Olympics 2010 vacation deals out the wazoo.
Vacation Rentals Have Deals and Availability
What Vacation Rentals.com does is simple: We connect vacation seekers like you who want great accommodations at reasonable prices to homeowners looking to provide them. Why deal with the hassle of booking a hotel when you can enjoy your vacation in a home with no check-in lines or check out times? Many of the vacation homes listed on Vacation Rentals.com have full kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, and living rooms. Aside from the deluxe super suites, how many hotel rooms can attest to having all that? Winter Olympics 2010 vacation deals are still around; you've just got to know where to look.
Plus, many homes are pet-friendly, so you can truly bring the whole family along. You can also experience simultaneously more space and more privacy than you could in a hotel crowded with strangers. Live in a real home in a real neighborhood—not a single stuffy room with recycled air and malfunctioning heating units.
Vancouver Attractions
Aside from the spectacle of the Winter Olympics, Vancouver, British Columbia offers a plethora of activities and sights for the whole family to experience. Nature lovers and thrill seekers will adore the Capilano Suspension Bridge—as long as they’re not afraid of heights! Seven elevated suspension bridges connected to majestic Douglas fir trees give guests a spectacular and rare eagle’s eye view of the forest and river floor. It is a couple hundred feet above the ground, so if heights freak you out, this might be one to skip. The less height-inclined nature enthusiast will definitely enjoy the VanDusen Botanical Gardens, which boasts an impressive 55 acres of beautiful plants, trees, and flowers.
Theater-goers flock to the Vancouver TheatreSports League, which plays host to hilarious improv shows and all types of theatrical performances, dramatic and comedic. If you want to get your learn on, pay a visit to the Vancouver Maritime Museum, which houses authentic, historic maritime vessels from centuries past. Kids will love the Children’s Maritime Discovery Centre, and history buffs will definitely enjoy stepping back in time.
Sports Aren't Just for the Olympians
If watching all the skiing and snowboarding at the Olympics inspires you to hit the slopes, you’re in luck. The most popular tourist destination is a quick 15 minute ride from downtown: Grouse Mountain. Grouse Mountain offers something for everyone. Whether you’re a skier or a snowboarder, you’ll love Grouse Mountain’s thrilling alpine courses. If you've got a need for speed, Grouse Mountain is also the only place in Vancouver that offers ziplining.If you’re in the mood for something a little calmer, feel free to enjoy some ice skating at Vancouver’s highest point or a pleasant sleigh ride. Not to mention, the top-tier shopping and dining available.
Getting Around
Vancouver also provides plenty of fantastic ways of transporting you around the city. Hop aboard the Vancouver Trolley Company Ltd. trolley for quick, simple access to the best spots in the city. For a more immersive tour, the Big Bus is a huge favorite. A double-decker, open-topped bus gives a fun and informative tour of the town, transporting you to all the must-see locations. Tours are given in 7 different languages by a total of 17 different characters—something the young and young at heart will truly enjoy.
Witness history and enjoy Winter Olympics 2010 vacation deals in beautiful Vancouver, bursting with fun things to do for the whole family. Enjoy it all from the comfort of a home you found at VacationRentals.com. Start searching today!