Check out our full range of hotels available on www.americanholidays.com95National ParksThe Listel Hotel Whister 4121 Village GreenLocated in the heart of Whistler Village in southern British Columbia, The Listel HotelWhistler offers convenient access to a variety of outdoor activities and local restaurants.Whistler is home to some of the worlds best alpine and cross country skiing at WhistlerMountain and Blackcomb Mountain, both located just one kilometer from the hotel. Duringthe summer months, Whistler offers world class biking trails, river rafting, hiking and golfcourses within five kilometers. The town also hosts a variety of festivals throughout the yearincluding the Whistler Film Festival, Crankworx and the World Ski and Snowboard Festival,as well as being a proud host to the successful 2010 Winter Olympic® Games and 2010Paralympic Winter Games. Facilities: Number of Guest Rooms: 98 over 3 levels . Barefoot Bistro and Champagne Bar . Restaurant . Spa . Outdoor heated swimming poolAccommodation: There are a number of different type rooms available at this hotel.Deluxe King/Queen Each spacious and well-appointed guest room feature the followingamenities: . Cable satellite television . One King or Queen sized bed . Luxurious goosedown duvets . Complimentary wirelessInternet . Windows that open . In-roomrefrigerator . Pay-per-view movie system . In-room electronic safe . Full bathroom . Hair dryer . Coffee & tea facility . Iron &ironing board Prices from £82/?96 per room per nightThe Fairmont Chateau Whistler4599 Chateau Boulevard Whistler BCThe spectacular Fairmont Chateau Whistler is situated at the base of breathtakingBlackcomb Mountain. The Chateau Whistler offers quality, luxury and service in unparalleledmountain surroundings. Allow yourself to be whisked away by supreme luxury, sublimecuisine, designer golf courses, a rejuvenating spa, and an unforgettable experience.Facilities:Concierge service . Retail shops . Indoor & outdoor heated pools . Indoor/outdoorhot tubs . Room service . Tennis courts . Choose from 4 restaurants; The Wildflower,Portobello, Mallard Lounge and Terrace or In-Room Dining . A fully equipped health clubfeaturing fitness centre, Eucalyptus steam rooms, sauna, hot tubs, tennis courts and a heatedlap pool with underwater music . The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Course the award-winning18 hole, par 72 golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr . The David Leadbetter GolfAcademy offering premiere instruction on the Chateau Whistler Golf Club's new Practice &Learning Centre . Vida Wellness Spa . Ski in/Ski out facilities.Accommodation:Each guest room offers one king or two Queen Beds. In-room amenitiesinclude a tub with shower, Air conditioning with individual control, High Speed Internet Access,Alarm clock, Coffee/tea maker with in-room coffee, tea and hot chocolate, television with videocheck-out and 'On-Command' system whichenables guests to watch movies/ play station(for fee), Hairdryer, in-room safe, iron andironing board and a telephone with voice-mail. Prices from £145/?171 Per room per nightCrystal Lodge4154 Village GreenThe Crystal is a Boutique Lodge and Suites Hotel that offers an unbeatable location inWhistler Village, award-winning service, comfort and all the amenities you could want. TheCrystal Lodge and Suites has a unique offering of Whistler's best retail and Whistler's largestselection of on site restaurant and food and beverage facilities. The Crystal is truly a gem atthe heart of the village. Perfectly situated in Whistler village, steps from the Whistler andBlackcomb Gondolas as well as the Whistler Conference Centre, step out the door andinstantly experience all Whistler has to offer; location, amenities, service, comfort and valueluxury. We are The Crystal, at the centre of it FacilitiesFacilities: Outdoor swimming pool and hot tub, heated year round . Sauna (open 10am-10pm) and Fitness Room (open 24 hours a day) . Heated underground parking - $20 perday; valet parking $26 per day (prices subject to change) . High-speed internet available inall guest rooms, daily and weekly rates . Business Centre with computer station and high-speed internet access . Three restaurants, two lounges, and 22 retail shops at your doorstep. Guest laundry facilities . 24 hour dry cleaning service . Ski and bike storage . In-roomsafes or front desk safety deposit boxes . Farfalla Hair Salon . Currency exchange on-site Accommodation: Traditional Hotel Rooms are comfortably decorated in a contemporarystyle that is bright and sophisticated. These rooms are equipped with either two doublebeds,two twin beds or a king bed. All rooms have a table and chairs, coffee maker, smallrefrigerator, television in an armoire featuring pay per view movies and interactive games.The Traditional Hotel Rooms are for the price-conscious guest who wants value and to stillbe "at the centre of it all.Prices from £77/?91 per room per night








Delta Whistler Village Suites




4308 Main StreetCentrally located in Whistler Village North, enjoy an authentic alpine accommodation with allthe amenities of a full-service hotel. The Delta Whistler Village Suites is situated in the centreof Whistler Village, steps from the dining, shopping and nightlife. All guests have access toexercise facilities, a heated outdoor pool, sauna, steam room, and Jacuzzi. The DeltaWhistler Village Suites offers a rustic mountain atmosphere and lavish services that areelegant yet informal.Facilities:Milestones Restaurant and Palamino Sports Bar . Concierge desk . Conference facilities . Wireless internet services . Health Club . Gym . Heated outdoorpool year-round . Sauna . Valet parking . Solarice Wellness SpasAccommodation:Each guestroom offerseither one king, queen or two twin beds.In-room amenities include: warm gasfireplaces, balconies, air conditioning,entertainment packages with remotecable television and on command moviesand games.Prices from £90/?105 per room pernight

96Reservations: Dublin 01 6733800 or Belfast 028 9051 1800Suggested Canadian ItineraryDay 1: Arrive at VancouverAirport and transfer independently to yourdowntown Hotel. You can simply just take a quick taxi ride orthe Sky Train into Vancouver City which is located only 20minutes away. Vancouver itself is very much a walking cityand I can assure you there is definitely no need for a car. Takea stroll down Robson Street which is the main shoppingstreet in Vancouver. Here you will find a great selection ofbars, restaurants and shops.Overnight Sandman Downtown HotelDay 2: Hop on Vancouver's Big Bus. This is an excellent way to seethe city. It's a Hop on Hop off fully narrated Sightseeing Bus,which takes in Stanley Park, Chinatown, Gastown andGranville Island. Stanley Park is absolutely stunning during thesummer months - it is the largest city park in North America!You can either rent a bike or simply stroll along the StanleyPark Seawall, this is a must do! There are 8 beaches in totalin Vancouver and many of them are located around StanleyPark. In the evening make your way down to Denman Street,here there are a great variety of restaurants to choose from. Overnight Sandman Downtown HotelDay 3: On your final day in Vancouver be sure to head across to GrouseMountain and Capilano Suspension Bridge and Park. GrouseMountain is perched 4,100 feet above Vancouver. Take theSkyride up to Grouse Mountain where you can enjoy stunningviews. There are a range of activities throughout the year fromhiking, skiing, zip lining and you can also get up close andpersonal to Grizzly Bears and Grey Wolves. On leaving GrouseMountain make sure you step off the Skyride half way down atCapilano Suspension Bridge & Park. Capilano SuspensionBridge is suspended 230 feet above the floor of CapilanoCanyon. This is a must do but not for the faint hearted! Overnight Sandman Downtown HotelDay 4: Pick up your car at Canada Place for your drive to Whistlertaking Highway 99 which normally takes 2.5 hours. This is aspectacularly scenic route and has been named the Sea toSky Highway. Whistler is an extremely popular winter andsummer mountain destination. Whistler Village is really prettyand has a lot of top restaurants, bars, boutiques and worldclass spas to offer. Pop down to Whistler Village and begin bytaking the Whistler Mountain Gondola right up to the top.Embrace the breathtaking views of area.Overnight Aava Whistler HotelDay 5: Today experience and enjoy the outdoorsy feel of Whistler.During the summer months there are so many outdoor activitieson offer such as kayaking, mountain biking down the ski slopes,whitewater rafting or zip trekking through the local rain forests!!Late afternoon if you fancy sampling some Afternoon Tea I canhighly recommend The Fairmont Chateau Whistler, a stunningfive star resort located right at the base of Blackcomb Mountainand only a 5-7 minute walk from the Village. Overnight Aava Whistler HotelDay 6: Leaving Whistler behind you are now heading in the directionof the Canadian Rockies but you will have to break up thejourney and overnight in Kamloops. Whistler to Kamloops isnormally a 3-4 hour drive. Kamloops town itself is quite smalland acts as a gateway to the Canadian Rockies. Overnight Sandman Inn KamloopsDay 7: On leaving Kamloops the next morning you will experience avery scenic drive to Jasper National Park that normally takes 4hours. I would highly recommend stopping en route at an areacalled Blue River, located 2.5 hours drive north of Kamloops. Itwas here that we booked a fantastic Helicopter Flight flyingover the Cariboo and Monashees mountain range. Continuethis beautiful drive towards Jasper National Park, the largest ofall National Parks in the Rocky Mountain region and is certainlymy favorite to say the least! On entering Jasper National Parkthere is a fee of approx CAD20 per day to drive through or stayin any of the National Parks. You will receive a complimentaryMountain Guide that will provide you with a variety of amazingexperiences in each park along with very handy tips and maps!Make your way to your hotel and then pop down to JasperTown to sample dinner at any one of their restaurants.Overnight Chateau Jasper Hotel Day 8: Much to see and do today! Jasper National Park features somany incredible attractions with breathtaking scenery suchas the Athabasca Falls, Maligne Lake and Canyon, MietteHot Springs, Patricia and Pyramid Lake and of course JasperLake along with taking a ride on the Jasper Tramway toexperience more stunning views from up above. JasperTown itself is a pretty and quaint little village with a selectionof shops, restaurants and cafes with a beautiful backdrop ofthe Rocky Mountains.Overnight Chateau Jasper HotelDay 9: Upon check out at your hotel you will of course have anotherspectacular day ahead of you! Heading south towards LakeLouise taking the Icefield Parkway Road, a spectacular 230kmdrive where you will be guaranteed to stumble upon plenty ofwildlife such as Deer, Elk, Moose and perhaps a Grizzly Bear orBlack Bear! Before you arrive at Lake Louise I wouldrecommend that you make a point of stopping off at theColumbia Icefield and Icefield Centre which is located 1.5hours from Lake Louise. Once you arrive at your hotel parkup and head straight for Lake Louise which is just a 5 minutestroll down from your hotel. Lake Louise is without a doubt themost beautiful lake in the world and I would probably say theBlue RiverWestern Canada FlydriveOur Suggested 11 Day Western Canada Flydrive Itinerary (Ref 658656)Vancouver 3 Nights . Whistler 2 Nights . Kamloops 1 Night . Jasper 2 Nights . Lake Louise 1 Night . Banff 2 NightsAfter visiting Western Canada for the first timeback in 2006 I was so impressed I made it myHoneymoon destination!Vancouver has been voted the No.1 City to live inand is consistently ranked as truly one of the mostscenic cities in the world. Whistler is another trulyamazing place which you can access by car takingthe spectacularly scenic route "Sea to SkyHighway" or board the Whistler Mountaineer, abreathtaking three-hour rail journey. You can't sayyou have experienced Western Canada without atrip to The Rockies. After experiencing the beautyof Vancouver, Vancouver Island and Whistler Ithought that my holiday couldn't get any better butit did!! The breathtaking natural beauty of theRockies amazed me further with picturesquevillages such as Jasper and Banff, glacier fedturquoise lakes like Lake Louise and MoraineLake, assuring endless encounters with wildlifealong the way. Western Canada has so much tooffer to suit everyone, it really is one of those tripsthat you would consider a trip of a lifetime!Make sure to call me or visit our office to helporganise an unforgettable holiday experienceto Canada. by Claire Somers