Canadian
Savings Packages for US Visitors
With
summer travel in full swing and high gas prices, some of Canada’s top destinations
have created special savings packages to help American travelers cross the border
without breaking the bank. These limited-time deals offer visitors authentic Canadian
experiences at even greater values.
Fairmont
Hotels & Resorts
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has teamed up with United
Vacations to offer free companion airfare to Canada and free nights at selected
hotels, for travelers who book a vacation of three nights or more by Dec. 31,
2008.
As
an added incentive for booking the packages online, United Vacations will give
travelers 500 bonus miles per adult – up to 1,000 bonus miles per reservation,
in addition to the regular miles earned with the flight. For more information
or to book a package, visit: www.unitedvacations.com.
Kimpton
Hotels Baggage Savings
With
multiple airlines charging a premium for checking more than one piece of luggage,
travelers can take advantage of the “We Got Your Bag” promotion at Kimpton
Hotels. Through September 9, show proof of an additional airline baggage charge
upon check-in at the Kimpton Pacific Palisades Hotel in Vancouver to receive a
room credit in that amount, up to $25. Visit www.pacificpalisadeshotel.com.
Cars
Eat Free at Marriot's
Forget the kids, “Cars Eat Free!” at Marriott’s
Canadian properties this summer. To make road trips even easier, guests staying
at one of the 18 participating properties will receive free overnight parking
and a complimentary $25 Petro Canada gas card for each night’s stay. Visit
www.carseatfree.ca for more information.
Have a car with a monster appetite? Reserve two nights at any of the Oak Bay Marine
Group’s Vancouver Island Resorts (Painter’s Lodge, April Point Resort
& Spa or the Canadian Princess Resort and collect a $50 gas card to feed your
vehicle. Get more information at www.obmg.com.
Stay Eco-Conscious
Keeping
the environment in mind? Travelers concerned with more than just their wallets
are invited to take part in the Carbon Rebate Promotion at Elkin Creek Guest Ranch
in British Columbia. Guests from the US making reservations through Sept. 1, will
receive a $100 credit per adult that can be saved or donated to the Environmental
Youth Alliance, a non-profit organization dedicated to the health of the urban
environment, the planet and the well being of its people. For reservations, visit
www.adventurewestresorts.com.
Opus Hotel
Vancouver Offer
In Vancouver,
the stylish Opus Hotel is rewarding drivers with a little “green.” From
now through Aug. 31, guests with environmentally-conscious hybrid cars will receive
complimentary valet parking during their stay. Visit www.opushotel.com
for more information.
Victoria's
Grand Pacific Hotel Upgrade
The
Hotel Grand Pacific in Victoria is not just thinking of you, but also your world.
Travel to the property before Sept. 30 and $5 per night will be donated to the
carbon offsetting program, Sustainable Travel International. Not forgetting to
keep you in the green, choose to upgrade to a one-bedroom suite for only $20 or
receiving a $30 F&B credit for only $20. Learn more at www.hotelgrandpacific.com.
Looking
for even more to do in Canada this summer? Visit the Canadian Tourism Commission
at www.canada.travel to learn more.
