Monday, July 2, 2012

Vancouver - A Classy Retreat

A panoramic picture of Vancouver caught my attention as I was flipping pages on a travel magazine. It showed the Granville Street Bridge and Oak Street. The view was splendid with the backdrop of snow capped mountains. My mind was preoccupied with this city and I put it on my wish list. The travel agent informed us that it was very easy to book airline tickets and get cheap flights to Vancouver as the same is a hot spot among tourists. Prominent airlines like British Airways, Air Canada, Air France, Jet Airways, US Airways offer non-stop daily flights to Vancouver International Airport. Thankfully he made flight reservations on Jet Airways at discounted fares.

Vancouver is an amicable mix of great scenic beauty and world class modern living with latest technological facilities. The vibe of the city is unusual and it lures you with its choicest attractions. You can find diversified branches of life ranging from the wealthy and prosperous to the humble. One street you may find high-styled sky-scrappers and the other turn you will also see traditional commercial buildings. The city is still in its youth trying to discover its path and is high-spirited, rebellious, vibrant and lively.

Stanley Park is one of the main attractions and you could spend the entire day exploring it. We also visited the heritage sites which had antique lamps and cobble laden streets and transported us to the past. Visit to China town and Little India was a wholesome experience too. Each area had different flavors to offer and had vibes of its own. These spots are frequented by locals as well as visitors and are equally crowded during night times. People shop here for spices, food, clothes, jewellery or simply browse books.

We also spend time at the beautiful beaches of Kitsilano and spend hours gazing the mountains. Bursting with scenic beauty, splendid beaches, great climate, abundant outdoor activities and water sports, prosperous malls, electrifying and sleepless nightlife, the offerings of Vancouver are countless. You could stay in hotels that range from superior to moderate and eat an awesome spread of mouth-watering international and local food that makes your visit a delightful experience. Opera is fabulous and so are the traditional and folk music. Music industry is awesome here and there are frequent performances by artistes from across the globe.

It comes as no surprise that Vancouver has won accolades for its remarkable achievements in infrastructure and technological developments and is also cited as the most liveable city in North America. Vancouver has successfully been the host for number of international conferences, exhibitions and sport events like 2010 Winter Olympics and 2010 Winter Paralympics. No surprise again that airline tickets and cheap flights to Vancouver are readily available and many international airlines offer fares at great discounts. Dash into this breathtaking city and have yet another impressive trip.

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