Summer is almost gone, and if you live in Vancouver or Whistler, BC, Canada you’re likely already feeling the snap of cold mornings and evenings. It’s the feeling of that fall / winter season and already has people thinking of their winter vacation in Whistler. Though with the Canadian dollar at par with the US, don’t expect the significant drop in americans traveling to Whistler Blackcomb this season for their Whistler accommodation getaway.

Whistler has always seemed to retain high volume of tourists from around the globe and local, and as we ramp up to hopefully another stellar winter season, those people thinking of hitting the ski slopes in Whistler for the day, or taking up a vacation rental in Whistler better start looking and booking for their winter Whistler accommodation. Rental properties, hotel rooms, condos, owner-direct and all the other variety of accommodations in Whistler is expected to book fast. Finding the perfect Whistler accommodation however can be no easy task as the variety of luxury places to stay, the ski in ski out lodging and those accommodations located right in the middle of Whistler Village where the party hits all night, book quickly and fill up all season.

So if you’re planning a winter vacation for ski vacation in Whistler this season, be sure to find your accommodation and lodging in Whistler before they fill fast.

Will the 2010 Olympics be facing an accommodation shortage with the hundreds of international reporters, media, organizers and others attempt to book their place to stay? With the world wide attention focussed on Whistler 2010, accommodations may be a huge shortage and schools and trailers may be the place to lay your head if Whistler faces this bed shortage crisis.

While the Whistler hotel accommodations are many, you can expect the owners of Whistler accommodations - the condo’s, cottages and homes, will be up for rent, and with a high price. The opportunities for owner direct accommodations for rent in Whistler should be tremendous for these home owners.

John Furlong, Vancouver 2010 CEO said yesterday. “We’re looking at temporary accommodation and collaborating with community on it to see what’s possible.” He said both trailers and schools are being considered. (more…)

Just when you thought securing a Whistler accommodation for the Whistler 2010 (errr Vancouver 2010) Olympics was tough, the Province newspaper reports the Olympic organizers are close to securing just enough beds for themsevles for this major winter event. Keep in mind, with the number of organizers in Whistler for the 2010 Olympics, this doesn’t take into account the media and support staff, and let’s not forget the tens of thousands of tourists who’ll be travelling to Whistler seeking an accommodation in Whistler for the Whistler 2010 Olympics.

Rumour has it, the organizers have placed policies down with the hotels and other accommodations reservation services in Whistler to not accept any pre-bookings of accommodations for travellers during this time until the Olympic organizers have secured their accommodations. Doesn’t seem too fair, but it does create an advantage for those private owners of condo’s, cottages, cabins and homes in Whistler who rent their whistler property out over the season. These owners may have the option to get around this policy, but we anticipate this will create a frenzy of tourists seeking a place to rent in Whistler to seek out the private owners (home owner) Whistler accommodations for the Whistler 2010 event. And for those who can’t find a location in Whistler for the major event, you can bet the next best place they’ll be seeking Whistler 2010 Olympics accommodations will be Squamish and Pemberton (and of course Vancouver). (more…)

Whistler 2010 - almost 3 years away - do you have your Whistler 2010 accommodation secured yet? Well, maybe not, but don’t fret, 2010 accommodations for the Vancouver 2010 / Whistler 2010 Olympics hasn’t sold out yet.

It’s expected, leading up to the last year before the Whistler 2010 olympics, accommodations in the luxury resort will go fast, and at a high price. So don’t worry if you own a rental property in Vancouver, Squamish or Whistler and you haven’t booked your place full yet. Give it time - it will come.

Then again, some analysts expect it to be a competitive market for those seeking to profit by renting their Whistler accommodation to visitor 2010 tourists. With the forethought of the World Cup in South Africa in the same year, and the escalation of world politics and war getting worse, those travellers seeking to make their big travel destination for the year in 2010, may simply pass on Whistler. It’s a thought - but not one I would put to much emphasis on as Whistler is a small market. And those looking to rent out their properties in Whistler shouldn’t have a problem finding takers.

Only 4 years away from Vancouver 2010 Olympics and accommodations in Whistler and Vancouver are already starting to book.

As the Olympics approach, places to rent in Whistler (hotels, owner direct, cottages, cabins) and accommodations in Vancouver (owner direct, hotels, etc.) will book fast.

Vacation rentals in Whistler will be limited as the city can only host so many places to stay, and tourists to Whistler may have to accommodate and find a rentals in nearby cities as Squamish and Pemberton.

The good part - the Olympic events in 2010 will take place both in Whistler and Vancouver - so why not call it Whistler 2010 and Vancouver 2010 - well, either works fine with locals.

2010 Whistler accommodations and 2010 Vancouver accommodations will be in high demand, and securing a place to stay with the best ameneties as a hot tub, 2-3 a bathrooms and bedrooms, luxury kitchen and more will become scarce.

On the best places to stay during the 2010 Olympics may just be Squamish (ha ha Squamish 2010). Why? Well, Squamish resides inbetween Whistler and Vancouver - so anyone travelling to check out the Olympic events will have a perfect fit right inbetween the two cities, with immediate acccess along the sea to sky highway.

If I were to find a 2010 vacation rental - I’d opt for Vancouver and find someone to swap for the remainder in Whistler (Whistler 2010 accommodations for rent)- though finding someone will be difficult. Alternatively, get online, make some new penpals in Whistler and Vancouver and stay at their place - a cheap way to go.

So if you’re thinking of visiting Vancouver in 2010 and Whistler in 2010 and seeking accommodations for 2010 Olympics, I’d suggest booking now - and go the route of Owner-Direct so you get all the amenities privately to yourself.