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Beautiful Banff Vacation Packages

If you ever want to see a slice of heaven, pay a visit to Banff in the summer. The small Canadian resort town located about 70 miles from Calgary, Alberta is situated amongst some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. The amazing Canadian Rockies tower high in the sky. The lush green forests extend for as far as the eye can see. The deep blue glacier fed lakes are like a mirror. The bustling streams fill the otherwise silent air with a melodic sound.

Banff is a place for those who love and appreciate the beauty of Mother Nature. It is within easy driving distance of Lake Louise, a body of water that has been captured by many a tourist’s camera. For my money, however, Moraine Lake is even more beautiful. It is right near Lake Louise but does not receive nearly the number of visitors. You can easily check both out in a single swoop.

If you do visit Banff, and really you must, a trip along the Icefield Parkways is required. Your jaw will hurt because it will drop with every twist and turn of the road. A pretty ride in this world you will not find.

Travelocity has some excellent deals on Banff vacation packages. I can’t recommend Banff enough.

Exclusive Travelocity offer: Save $75 on mountain vacations. Plus enjoy free nights at select hotels.

Cheap Flights that will make you sing O, Canada!

For some strange and inexplicable reason, many people living in the United States look at Canada as being a giant black hole. Sure they know that there is a country to the north, but beyond that they couldn’t tell you their Moose Jaw from their Manitoba. This is a shame because Canada is a wonderful country in many ways and its proximity to the United States makes it a convenient destination for a quick little getaway, as well as for longer holidays.

The vast majority of the Canadian population lives within a few hundred miles of the United States border. Start heading further north and you’ll encounter a winter cold that will literally take your breath away. The further north you go, the more rough and tumble the terrain becomes and the more likely you’ll be able to look around and not see another soul for miles.

If solitude isn’t your thing, Canada’s cities are a pure delight. From the majestic setting of Vancouver to the plains of Calgary to the urban sheik of Toronto to the multi-cultural old world charms of Quebec, Canadian cities are clean, orderly, diverse and full of interesting sites for any visitor.

The next time you are thinking of going away, point yourself in a northward direction. United Airlines will do the rest with cheap flights to Canada.

Flying to Canada or Mexico from the U.S.? Bring your Passport

The prices on airplane tickets to various destinations in Mexico are quite reasonable at the moment and undoubtedly there will be a fair number of people heading South of the Border during the Spring Break travel period. It is important for anyone flying to Mexico or Canada from the United States to be aware of the new passport regulations that go into effect on January 23, 2007.

You’ll no longer be able to cross the border with a mere driver’s license, birth certificate or baseball trading card. The government is now requiring that you show a passport upon exiting the country. I bet you are regretting not having a better passport photo taken right about now, aren’t you? Relax, I look like a cold blooded murderer in my picture and they still let me into Canada. Suckers.

The travel document initiative affects all United States citizens traveling by air within North America. It also affects certain foreign nationals who currently are not required to present a passport to travel to the United States-namely Canadian citizens, Mexican citizens, and citizens of the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda. For current information please go to the U.S. Department of State Web site where you will be mesmerized by the legalese on display.

Fourth Night Free at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

The Canadian Rockies are a jewel that a lot of people in the United States don’t even know about. Picture unbelievable mountains, tons of wildlife and quaint towns that aren’t constantly overflowing with tourists and you’ll have an idea of what parts of British Columbia and Alberta are like. Through in some world class skiing and winter outdoor activities and you can imagine why I am so bullish on the place.

One spot that is a must-see for anyone traveling in the Canadian Rockies is Lake Louise. Situated about an hour away from Banff, the crystal clear aquamarine lake is surrounded by mountains and breathtaking scenery. Of course, the lake is frozen during the winter months and it often doesn’t thaw until June, but that doesn’t make it any less beautiful.

Lake Louise also happens to be located right near a ski resort and one of those quaint towns with activities for the whole family. This winter if you stay at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise for three nights, you’ll get a fourth night for free. With the US dollar not as strong against the Canadian dollar as it used to be, every bit of savings can help.

For more accommodations in the Canadian Rockies, search the BootsnAll hotel tool.

Wonderful Whistler, BC Winter Vacation Packages that will make you Whistle

The word is starting to get out that Whistler is one of the best ski resorts in North America. Located north of the wonderful city of Vancouver, Whistler will be the center of the sports universe when it hosts the downhill races at the 2010 Winter Olympics.

It rains a lot in the Pacific Northwest and as we like to say around here, rain in the valleys means snow in the mountains. Whistler gets plenty of the white stuff each winter and with a bevy of slopes it offers unparalleled skiing opportunities.

Alaska Airlines is running some excellent promotions on ski packages at Whistler this winter. The earlier you book, the more you save.

New York to Vancouver Flights for Cheap, eh

Vancouver, British Columbia is one of the most beautiful cities I have ever visited. With tall, sleek buildings overlooking both the sea and stunning mountains, the city is one of a kind. Vancouver is also one of the most diverse cities in North America, which means that it has some of the finest ethnic restaurants on this planet. My personal favorite is an amazing Indian joint called Vij’s. You’ll want to show up early because they don’t take reservations and there is always a line. It is well worth the wait.

Cathay Pacific, one of the best airlines around, is offering up flights from New York to Vancouver starting at just US$317. If you have never been to Vancouver or if you want to see the Pacific Northwest at its finest, hop on this deal today.

Canada is lovely in the Fall

maple lead.jpg By now, you have probably heard that Canada invented the maple leaf. It is true. Just look at the Canadian flag.

The cool thing about leaves is that they change colors in the autumn and that even applies to trees north of the border. If you have never been to Canada in the fall, you haven’t really lived life. Beautiful country, friendly people and lots of opportunities to commune with trees. The city life ain’t so bad either. Ideally, you’ll mix in a little bit of both.

United Airlines is making pretty darn easy for you to experience Canada. For about the price of some maple syrup, you can fly from the United States to Canada for a long weekend or for some serious, hardcore leaf peeping. Go ahead and treat yourself to a trip. The leaves will be lonely if they don’t see you.

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United is offering special fall fares to 11 Canadian cities

Make like trees in the fall and leave for a trip to Canada. Explore the Canadian Rockies, beautiful coastal Vancouver or cosmopolitan Toronto. Special fares are available to many more Canadian cities. So book now to save on your flight!

Complete travel by December 15, 2006. A seven-day advance purchase is required

Travel off-peak on Tue/Wed/Sat for the lowest fares. Fare on other days of week are slightly higher. All fares are one way and may be combined to form roundtrip itineraries.

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Cheap Flights to Toronto

The most heavily populated city in Canada, Toronto is a vibrant, cosmopolitan, financial, commercial and cultural centre with a rich multi-cultural heritage of more than 80 ethnic groups, speaking more than 100 languages. It has a lively stock exchange, soaring futuristic architecture, museums, art galleries, performing arts companies, fine restaurants, large shopping complexes, a waterfront and hundreds of parks.

The city is sited on the north shore of Lake Ontario, and sports distinctive neighbourhoods as well as the longest street in the world, Yonge Street, as its main north-south artery. Toronto’s main landmark is the CN Tower, which is the world’s tallest free-standing structure with glass-fronted elevators that rise 1,815ft (553m) to indoor and outdoor observation decks. The city also boasts the ’Skydome’, which is a multi-purpose entertainment complex with a retractable roof, billed as the world’s greatest entertainment centre.

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Cheap Flights to Quebec City, Quebec

Cheap Flights to Quebec City

Small cafés and cosy restaurants, charming boutiques, lively terraces, elegant squares, theatres and museums, street buskers and mimes … all contribute to the charm and ambience of historic Old Quebec, cradle of French civilisation in North America and still predominantly European in spirit.

Perched on top of Cap Diamant, overlooking the St. Lawrence River, Quebec City was first settled by the French in 1608, named from a native Algonquin word meaning ’where the river narrows’.

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