tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21322239Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:22:34 +0000Everything You Need To Know About Whistlerhttp://www.aboutwhistler.co.uk/noreply@blogger.com (simonj)Blogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21322239.post-113805930010924153Fri, 16 Jan 2009 03:30:00 +00002009-02-01T12:54:14.340-08:00If you want to book a holiday to come to fabulous Whistler, then we hope this page will help you.We have searched the internet for the best holiday packages to Whilstler and have chosen the following two companies as they offer good online discounts and have very competitive prices.Crystal-Whistler HolidaysCrystal offers 28 years experience of ski holidays for individuals, families and groups http://www.aboutwhistler.co.uk/2006/01/whistler-vacations.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (simonj)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21322239.post-8938274782521036588Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:40:00 +00002009-01-15T11:24:34.456-08:00Here is a list of the Top 5 sites that we found very useful for anyone wanting to visit Whistler.Whistler.com This is a great blog crammed full of useful information. We especially found the 'Transportation' section of great help, all the information you need for travelling up to Whistler.Tourismwhistler.com This is a very informative blog. We think the 'Things to Do' section is great, it offers http://www.aboutwhistler.co.uk/2009/01/here-is-list-of-top-sites-that-we-found.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (simonj)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21322239.post-7619165192566419399Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:18:00 +00002009-01-15T12:35:26.172-08:00If you would like to contact us with your ideas, comments or if you have any questions, we would love to hear from you. If you require a reply, we will endevour to respond to you within 48 hours. To help us to respond, please fill in the form below:-Contact UsIf you are looking for some information on a holiday to Whistler, please see our site here. However if you would like us to recommend a http://www.aboutwhistler.co.uk/2009/01/contact-us.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (simonj)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21322239.post-4608757159723972852Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:06:00 +00002009-01-13T02:16:15.272-08:00AboutWhistler is an information site prepared by a young'ish couple that lived in Vancouver for several years and visited Whistler whenever they had the chance. This website started out because family and friends wanting to visit were always asking about different aspects of Whistler so the information was put together for them and it just grew from there.We hope you find the information on this http://www.aboutwhistler.co.uk/2009/01/about-us.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (simonj)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21322239.post-4248823085558810465Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:44:00 +00002009-01-07T10:08:56.584-08:00If you are living in Canada and want to come to visit wonderful Whistler, then we hope this page will be of help to you.We have searched for the best online Canadian company that offers great deals whether you just want to book a flight because you are lucky and have friends in Whistler. You may live more locally and just want a good hotel deal or you need the package, hotel and flight combined. http://www.aboutwhistler.co.uk/2009/01/living-in-canada-want-best-deals-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (simonj)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21322239.post-3396670946875550786Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:50:00 +00002009-01-07T10:05:01.516-08:00If you are looking to come to Whistler and are wanting to book your accommodation online then we hope this page will be of help to you.We have searched the internet for the company that offers the best available accommodation in Whistler at a good price and the following companies came top for us. They are both reputable companies that have a good selection of hotels and chalets in Whistler at http://www.aboutwhistler.co.uk/2009/01/usa-hotel-bookings-for-visiting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (simonj)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21322239.post-4400069361577498583Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:01:00 +00002009-01-07T06:47:09.955-08:00If you are looking to book a flight from the States to come and enjoy the delights of Whistler, we hope this page will be of help to you. There are no direct flight to Whistler itself, the airlines fly into Vancouver and then it is a drive of about 2 hours upto whistler. In which you can either take a hire car or get one of the many shuttle buses direct from the airport.We found that there are sohttp://www.aboutwhistler.co.uk/2009/01/flights-from-usa-to-whistler.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (simonj)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21322239.post-7844369780947471329Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:10:00 +00002009-01-07T05:36:45.903-08:00If you have hired a car from Vancouver airport and are driving upto Whistler. The journey should take a couple of hours and if you are driving in Winter ensure that you are prepared and that you have hired an all wheel drive vehicle.Google shows a good map with text directions from Vancouver airport to Whistler hereIf you are taking this journey in the Winter months, please check the current roadhttp://www.aboutwhistler.co.uk/2009/01/vancouver-to-whistler-road-map.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (simonj)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21322239.post-2184906274150818443Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:13:00 +00002009-01-07T05:09:08.896-08:00The aptly named Sea to Sky Highway, is highway 99 that runs from Vancouver up to Whistler. Before travelling up to Whistler it is always advisable to check the current road conditions, especially in the Winter months as snow can be extremely heavy here.If you are travelling up to Whistler in a vehicle in winter be sure to have all-wheel drive options and be prepared.You can also take the option http://www.aboutwhistler.co.uk/2009/01/whistler-road-conditions-sea-to-sky-99.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (simonj)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21322239.post-113943746949029896Fri, 12 Dec 2008 22:23:00 +00002008-12-16T02:05:24.853-08:00There are several wonderful spas in Whistler for you to relax and unwind in. We have searched through the ones available and have chosen the one that we believe offers the best Spa Package.Westin Resort & SpaThis deluxe Whistler resort and spa is situated on the southern edge of the village, just thirty meters from the Whistler gondola.The suites offer views of Rainbow Mountain or the surroundinghttp://www.aboutwhistler.co.uk/2006/02/spas-in-whistler.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (simonj)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21322239.post-1975360923111746508Sun, 07 Dec 2008 20:42:00 +00002008-12-07T12:45:06.214-08:00http://www.aboutwhistler.co.uk/2008/12/whistler-webcam-snow-reports.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (simonj)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21322239.post-550177041992461234Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:04:00 +00002008-12-16T02:02:54.290-08:00The Four Seasons Resort offers the ultimate in luxury facilities and service in a superb location. The hotel's wooden features, fireplaces and forest views give this property a distinct Whistler mountain style. The amazing bedroom amenities including CD and DVD players, bathrobes, down pillows and a fireplace providing a truly opulent experience. The accommodation Luxury hotel in a perfect http://www.aboutwhistler.co.uk/2008/11/four-seasons-resort-hotel-whistler.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (simonj)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21322239.post-5681269881213109212Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:52:00 +00002008-12-16T02:02:20.736-08:00There are four golf courses available at Whistler which open in early May. These courses have been visited by golfing legends including Nick Faldo, Jack Nicklaus, Ernie Els, Greg Norman, Fred Couples, Arnold Palmer and Nick Price.Chateau Whistler Golf ClubThis is the renowned Chateau Whistler golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. situated at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler Hotel. The http://www.aboutwhistler.co.uk/2008/11/golf-courses-in-whistler.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (simonj)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21322239.post-5915975234100225204Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:14:00 +00002008-12-16T02:01:34.536-08:00Snowboarding instruction is available at Whistler from certified snowboard instructors. Professional instruction is a good way to learn techniques, safety policies, mountain etiquette and resort rules.Snowboarding lessons, as with ski lessons, can either be group or private lessons. Group lessons are often cheaper but often have a high student teacher ratio, resulting in less individual attentionhttp://www.aboutwhistler.co.uk/2008/11/snowboard-instruction.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (simonj)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21322239.post-116975287096677866Thu, 25 Jan 2007 18:41:00 +00002008-12-16T02:00:37.594-08:00This Friday and Saturday (26th & 27th January) welcomes the fifteenth annual Whistler Blackcomb Foundation's TELUS Winter Classic Event. This is an exciting event which has been running since 1992 to raise funds for charities in the Sea to Sky communities. These two days are packed with entertainment, silent and live auctions, plenty of wine and food and of course skiing and snowboarding.The costhttp://www.aboutwhistler.co.uk/2007/01/whistler-blackcomb-foundation-telus.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (simonj)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21322239.post-116552474936633189Thu, 07 Dec 2006 20:51:00 +00002008-12-15T07:23:55.875-08:00Whistler Blackcomb mountains have received a record breaking snowfall so far this winter, which is great for people coming to check out everything Whistler has to offer this Christmas time. The Whistler mountains look like a scene straight from a Christmas card, you cannot help but get in a festive mood.A fantastic new time is also approaching for Whistler with the launch of the new Symphony http://www.aboutwhistler.co.uk/2006/12/christmas-time-in-whistler.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (simonj)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21322239.post-114229477439322110Tue, 14 Mar 2006 00:05:00 +00002008-12-16T01:59:38.433-08:00Pan Pacific Whistler VillageThis is a boutique hotel situated in the center of Whistler Village, close to the base of the Whistler Blackcomb Mountains.This hotel has a heated outdoor lap pool with mountain views, two outdoor hot tubs, spa, fitness facility with sauna, mountainside bike, ski and golf bag storage, ski and snowboard rentals and lessons, complimentary breakfast buffets and afternoon http://www.aboutwhistler.co.uk/2006/03/pan-pacific-whistler-village-centre.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (simonj)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21322239.post-114229160967168513Mon, 13 Mar 2006 23:12:00 +00002009-08-25T06:13:54.809-07:00Le ChamoisThis Hotel is situated at the base of Whistler Blackcomb Mountain adjacent to the Wizard Lift. The Le Chamois hotel has an outdoor pool, two restaurants, ski and snowboard rentals.The guest rooms have air conditioning, cable TV, two bathrooms, complimentary toiletries, kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, toaster and coffeemaker.Some of the Le Chamois amenities include:Ski http://www.aboutwhistler.co.uk/2006/03/le-chamois-whistler.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (simonj)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21322239.post-114228981729223919Mon, 13 Mar 2006 22:42:00 +00002008-12-16T01:57:50.140-08:00Horstman House WhistlerThis hotel offers an intimate mountain retreat situated near the base of Whistler Blackcomb Mountain and close to the Chateau Whistler Golf Course. The Horstman House has a heated outdoor pool and spa tub with views of the woodlands, complimentary Whistler shuttle, games room, children's playroom, mountain bike and ski storage.The rooms offer a smoke free environment with http://www.aboutwhistler.co.uk/2006/03/horstman-house-whistler.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (simonj)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21322239.post-114228717381376341Mon, 13 Mar 2006 21:59:00 +00002008-12-16T01:56:52.802-08:00Town Plaza SuitesThe hotel is situated just four blocks from the ski lifts and the main plaza in Whistler Village. The Town Plaza Suites offer a smoke free environment, free parking, ski storage and a spa tub.The guest rooms have natural wood and soft colour décor, climate control, cable TV, CD players, gas fireplaces, balconies with village or mountain views, washer and dryer, kitchen with http://www.aboutwhistler.co.uk/2006/03/town-plaza-suites-whistler.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (simonj)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21322239.post-114228574113095140Mon, 13 Mar 2006 21:34:00 +00002009-08-25T06:16:40.431-07:00Whistler Village InnThis hotel is situated in the heart of Whistler, near the gondola access for the Whistler Blackcomb Mountains.The hotel offers complimentary breakfast, a swimming pool, sauna, hot tub, a non smoking environment and have balconies, fireplaces, cable TV and kitchens.Some of the Whistler Village Inn amenities include:Free Continental BreakfastSwimming PoolRestaurant & BarLaundry http://www.aboutwhistler.co.uk/2006/03/whistler-village-inn-and-suites.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (simonj)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21322239.post-114228380823450121Mon, 13 Mar 2006 21:02:00 +00002008-12-16T01:54:46.716-08:00Blackcomb Ski LodgeThe Lodge offers a smoke free environment and is situated in Whistler Village, just two blocks from the Whistler Blackcomb ski lifts and four blocks from the Whistler Golf Course. The Blackcomb Mountain Lodge was completely renovated in 2004 and has an indoor pool, spa tub, sauna, restaurant and ski and snowboard rental.The guest rooms offer village or mountain views and have http://www.aboutwhistler.co.uk/2006/03/blackcomb-lodge-whistler.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (simonj)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21322239.post-114227704162206552Mon, 13 Mar 2006 19:09:00 +00002008-12-16T01:53:57.449-08:00Adara Hotel WhistlerThis is a ski in/ski out hotel situated in Whistler Village one block from the Whistler Blackcomb gondola and two blocks from the Whistler Golf Course. The Adara Hotel Whistler has a outdoor swimming pool and spa tub.The hotel spacious guest rooms have air conditioning, premium bedding, coffee/tea maker, microwave, 'floating' electric fireplaces, flat screen TV, cable TV, CD http://www.aboutwhistler.co.uk/2006/03/adara-hotel-whistler.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (simonj)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21322239.post-114193991539917059Thu, 09 Mar 2006 21:31:00 +00002008-12-16T01:53:17.434-08:00Marriott Residence InnThis is a ski in/ski out hotel offering the ambience of an old fashioned ski lodge situated in a quiet location in the forest adjacent to the Whistler Blackcomb ski run. The Marriot Residence Inn has a heated patio, a fifty foot outdoor swimming pool, two outdoor spas, complimentary buffet breakfast, complimentary ski/snowboard hot wax, complimentary daily video rental and http://www.aboutwhistler.co.uk/2006/03/residence-inn-whistler.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (simonj)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21322239.post-114187300834527228Thu, 09 Mar 2006 02:56:00 +00002008-12-16T01:52:28.569-08:00Tantalus Resort LodgeThis is one of Whistler's original resort properties and has a traditional ski lodge atmosphere. The Lodge sits on 6.5 acres of land with tall evergreens for its backdrop. The lodge is situated next to the Whistler Golf Club, three blocks from the Whistler Blackcomb ski lifts and just seven blocks from the hustle and bustle of the Whistler marketplace.The Lodge has a 42 foothttp://www.aboutwhistler.co.uk/2006/03/tantalus-resort-lodge-whistler.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (simonj)0