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12-02-2009, 05:22 PM
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| Mini Vacation Suggestions around 3-4 hours away from Vancouver ?
edit; 4-6 hours away driving.
I was planning on going away with the girlfriend for a couple days in December...
I was thinking maybe just going to Seattle or Portland but it seems pretty boring to do that...
Do you guys have any better idea's? Van Island? Kelowna? What is there to do?
We don't really care about shopping but wouldn't mind it.
I know our options are limited because we're driving but there has to be something interesting to try..
thanks!
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12-02-2009, 05:29 PM
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harrison hot springs? since its December, theres nothing better than hot springs >=)
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snowboarding resort stay at sunpeaks
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this might be a stupid question but are there any sand dunes near Seattle?
or do I have to go to Portland for that?
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Originally Posted by mx703 this might be a stupid question but are there any sand dunes near Seattle?
or do I have to go to Portland for that? | dunes are in Portland, but Cannon beach is a great trip I went with the g/f and it's only 6hrs away but thats more of a spring/summer time place to go.
For close maybe Tofino? long beach is so nice out there and by getting a cabin with a hot tub would mean good times 
Of course the normal, Kamloops, Kelowna but those are more summer time spots.
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Tulameen
went in the summer though, but it seems like they have things to do this time of year as well
or Osoyoos (or both) for the desert
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12-02-2009, 08:11 PM
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Any good recommendations for harrison hot spring hotel/resort/spa's?
checked online, and they are really pricy.
I think I can get a round trip all inclusive trip to vegas for cheaper.
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12-02-2009, 08:30 PM
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I agree with the Harrison Hot Springs
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Originally Posted by mx703 this might be a stupid question but are there any sand dunes near Seattle?
or do I have to go to Portland for that? | I recommend the sand dunes near Portland, it's also near the ocean with a crazzzy view.
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Originally Posted by 1exotic I recommend the sand dunes near Portland, it's also near the ocean with a crazzzy view. | yeah so i did a search and the closet sand dune is about 8 hours away driving...
that's a little further then I would like to go. which sucks because i haven't been to the dunes in years.
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12-03-2009, 12:34 AM
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For a short getaway I like Seattle. I've been there numerous times with my girlfriend just to shop, walk around and relax. I highly recommend it, but it's not all that much different from Vancouver...
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Originally Posted by StylinRed Tulameen
went in the summer though, but it seems like they have things to do this time of year as well
or Osoyoos (or both) for the desert | There's not much to do in Tulameen in the winter besides some great snowmobiling. Summer is great, I've explored some abandoned mining towns in the area before, and ripped up Coalmont Road. Great road to drive on.
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bed & breakfast places down the coast
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Originally Posted by dru For a short getaway I like Seattle. I've been there numerous times with my girlfriend just to shop, walk around and relax. I highly recommend it, but it's not all that much different from Vancouver... | +1 seattle is a nice short get away
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I work in tofino, right now hotel rates are cheap. Since there's not much here to do in the winter. Cheapest hotel in town 45 bucks a night... I've stayed there once and do not recommend it ahahahha. Other than going to the beach and possibly takin a sea plane arnd town there isn't much to do. Posted via RS Mobile | |
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whistler? But I think all the rosorts are booked.... QQ
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Go to the dunes in the summer and rend a buggy, lots of fun. Winter, go to the interior somewhere. Small ski resort and rent a place for a couple days
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Just an update if anyone is interested.
We are going to Seattle.
haven't gotten a hotel yet but we'll just priceline it.
they have a show at the CanCan that is supposed to be pretty cool. It's like a cirque du soleil type with dancing and acrobatics etc.. + you get dinner..
and we're also going to the comedy underground featuring Steve Mazan
and then just looking around/shopping.
I"m pretty stoked about the CanCan thing as I hear it's pretty amazing!
pretty funny guy from what i've seen on youtube... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-N1kS...layer_embedded
Thanks for all the reply's!
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My wife and I just came back from Leavenworth, Washington. Roughly 4.5hours from Vancouver. It's a small Bavarian themed town and they got the whole town lit up with Christmas lights on Sat and Sun. You have to go through Steven's Pass (higher elevation, would recommend snow tires) but it's really easy to get to. We stopped by the Seattle Premium Outlet and Alderwood Mall so my wife can shop. http://www.leavenworth.org/modules/p...x.php?pageid=1
The town itself was packed and hotels were hard to find/expensive so we just stayed in Wenatchee which is about 20mins further east.
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Do the underground tour in old Seattle . Pike's Market see what's happening at the science centre. My wife and I saw the Titanic dispay there a few years back.
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Vacation's close proximity to rugged wilderness makes it easy to plan an adventure-packed escape,fertile agricultural land and lush vineyards provide the perfect getaway for food and wine connoisseurs.Nice place.Last week i visit Florida and i also have some business work so i stayed there in Vacation Rentals for 3 days.Commendable service.I hope i will visit it again.
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Originally Posted by allenkain Vacation's close proximity to rugged wilderness makes it easy to plan an adventure-packed escape,fertile agricultural land and lush vineyards provide the perfect getaway for food and wine connoisseurs.Nice place.Last week i visit Florida and i also have some business work so i stayed there in Vacation Rentals for 3 days.Commendable service.I hope i will visit it again. | Your first post ever is reviving 7 year old thread? and from look of it, you are promoting your own business?  | |
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Bump
Found out I have some unused vacation time so looking for a cheap, not-too-far getaway this month. Was thinking Victoria, saw some bcvacations.com deals, or maybe Leavenworth if the snow isn't that bad.
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