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Golfing and Mountain Biking in Whistler – Will the Record Season Continue?

Monday, May 28th, 2007

whistler mountain bikingPlanning on visiting Whistler Blackcomb, BC, Canada this summer and staying in one of the exquisite Whistler accommodations in Whistler Village? Be sure to bring your golf clubs and mountain along as this summer season in Whistler could be a record breaker.

After a record breaking winter ski season in Whistler, the summer is on track to continue the pattern. Some of the most popular activities in Whistler during the summer holidays is playing golf, mountain biking, hiking and hitting the glaciers for some summer skiing and snow boarding.
With Golf season is just around the corner, be sure to book your Whistler accommodations now before the hotels, condominiums and private owner rentals are booked. Whistler boasts four spectacular courses you don’t want to miss if you’re a Tiger Woods in the making (ok, maybe a Mike Weir). Whistler Golf Club located centrally in Whistler, the famous Nicklaus North Golf Course positioned on the Green Lake shoreline, the jaw dropping mountain-side Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club and the tenor Big Sky Golf and Country Club (located near Pemberton). If you plan on taking in the links this summer at any of the mentioned Whistler golf courses, tee times get booked quickly. Get a jump on the season and book your Whistler golf package and tee times for your trip today.
The famous Whistler Mountain Bike Park is also gearing up for daily action starting May 19. The most anticipated opening since the start of ski season in November, the Whistler Mountain Bike Park is famous around the world for over 1,200 vertical meters of adrenaline-gushing, gravity-fed mountain descents.

Whistler has several vacation packages and specials for travelers looking for a day on the slopes, on the golf course or looking to take in one of Whistler’s many events. Guest can take advantage of Whistler rentals, Early Bird Rates for next season any of the available Whistler lodging and accommodations available for rent throughout the season.

Golfing in Whistler this Summer? Book Online

Friday, May 25th, 2007

Travelling to Whistler this summer for your annual summer golf vacation, or maybe just visiting and looking to spend some of your time on the links, smacking that little white object around 18 holes for 3 hours until you sink that perfect shot? Whether your looking for some golf for leisure, or business, British Columbia has the golf courses to satisfy any golfers craving.

golfing in WhistlerWhen planning your golf trip this summer, consider BCTeeTimes.com. They come highly recommended to offer the convenience of booking a tee time online, offer last minute specials, and can help with building the perfect golf package. Learn more about golfing in BC through BCTeeTimes.com.

Some of Britsh Columbia’s top golf courses are recognized throughout North America. From Furry Creek to Morgan Creek, and Nicklaus North to Whistler Golf Club, BC has the some of the most scenic golf courses around.

 BC’s best golf courses have been highlight in numerous pro golf magazines, and practiced on by the pros.

Visiting the Lower Mainland and Vancouver this summer, you’ll find these cities offer golf courses as Furry Creek, Mayfair Lakes, Morgan Creek, Swan-E-Set, University Golf Club, Westwood Plateau and many others.

If you’re seeking to take a ride over to The Island on BC Ferries this summer, try one of Vancouver Island’s many golf courses as Arbutus Ridge, Westin Bear Mountain, Fairwinds, Morningstar, Olympic and more.

And who could forget Whistler, BC, Canada, home to the 2010 winter Olympics, and one of North America’s top luxury ski accommodations and resorts. Whistler boasts one of today’s most spectacular championship golf courses. Big Sky Golf & Country Club, Chateau Whistler Golf Club, Nicklaus North Golf Course and Whistler Golf Club. And let’s not forget Furry Creek which offers a panoramic view of the rockies and pacific ocean.

So this summer, when you take in your golf vacation or a day trip to BC’s best links, consider getting a step up on the crowds this season and book online through BCTeeTimes.com – a top destination for booking your summer golf trip and full golf package.

Mountain Biking Season in Whistler

Tuesday, May 15th, 2007

Ready to pull the ol’ mountain bike out of the garage and tune her up for some hard core (or light trailing) biking down snow-shed mountain sides of Whistler and Blackcomb mountain?

Whistler mountain biking Whistler Bike ParkThe locals will be heading up in volumes to Whistler this spring and summer season and taking in some over night and weekend long Whistler accommodations to spend the day, or weekend, on grinding up the mountain side with the bikes.

Whistler, BC, Canada, attracts riders from all parts of BC and abroad, who come for the familiar excitement of carving up the tracks at the Whistler Mountain Bike Park.

Adrenaline junkies will be ready and waiting when the Whistler bike park opens this year. “We had a lot of snow this year so things are starting a little slower this year. May 19 is the latest we’ve opened in a while, but that’s the price you pay for such a great winter,” said Rob McSkimming, WB’s VP of business development.

In 2006, the Whistler Bike Park broke their record year with the volume of mountain bikers on the trails – which is all good for those hotels and condo owners renting out their accommodations to these sport junkies.

While Whistler is known for the winter ski season from around the globe, the luxury resort of Whistler Village is becoming even more popular during the summer season for those tourists and locals taking in the golf courses, mountain biking, river rafting and all the other summer activities Whistler has to offer. This all means solid $$ for the accommodations in Whistler available for rent – including hotels, hostels, cabins and condo’s. Owner direct accommodations especially see a spike in the summer months with the bikers renting their homes and condo’s for the short term season.

The Whistler Bike Park opened in 1999, and has seen a 70% growth in business, and keeps on growing.

Before the Whistler Mountain Bike Park roars to life, McSkimming is praying for warm whether. He said the snow needs to melt and trails need a few days to dry out. In fact, getting a Bike Park ready has similarities with golf because both require patience.

“It’s like a golf course because you need to repair the effects of winter and erosion. It’s also a big job to refit the lift with bike carriers, post signs and work on the bikercross and Boneyard,” McSkimming said.

Learn more about Whistlers mountain biking activities at www.whistlerbike.com.

Luxury Vacations – Consider the Fine Travel Company

Tuesday, May 8th, 2007

The Fine Travel Company Inc. is a leading provider of luxury outdoor vacation packages. Remote alpine lodges for Heli-skiing, 5-star beach resorts, luxury tent safaris deep in the rain forest are just a selection of what we offer. Yacht style excursions of the ragged coastline on sailing vessels or remote fly-fishing vacations can be combined with 1st class golfing, sea kayaking or guided hiking. We arrange individual vacations as well as luxury small ship cruises worldwide.