VANCOUVER, British Columbia | This spring, visit the Vancouver, Coast & Mountains region to find great weekend getaway deals and family travel ideas.

Sea-to-Sky Country, where world-class greens and luxurious spas are just moments away from some of the top lodges and hotels, is offering some enticing deals. The Sea-to-Sky Golf Trail package includes a round at three great courses for one low price, plus two nights in Whistler. A great value family hotel is the Mountainside Lodge, only a one minute walk to the lifts.

A trip to the Sunshine Coast is the perfect place for a weekend getaway for recreation and leisure. Eat at renowned oyster bars and bakeries, sea kayak, beach comb, or check out the many galleries and artist studios along the coast. Or, leave the kids at home and take a romantic trip for two to the Upper Sunshine Coast and stay at the newly renovated Historic Lund Hotel.

For travellers planning to stay in downtown Vancouver, you will find hotels offering fantastic urban spring escapes so can you can stay, play, shop and dine in the heart of the region. The Inn at False Creek, a waterfront boutique hotel is located near the chic streets of Yaletown. For shopaholics, stay in the renowned shopping district on Robson Street at the Blue Horizon Hotel. Or, book a night at Hotel Le Soleil, a downtown romantic hideaway. On the beautiful west side of Vancouver stay at UBC Conferences and Accommodations, affordable, accessible and located just steps from Vancouver's most remote beach.

To escape the downtown core, visit the affordable Happy Day Inn in the heart of Burnaby, only 20 minutes away from Vancouver, or venture over the Lions Gate Bridge to the North Shore to visit some of the most popular outdoor attractions.

The Vancouver, Coast & Mountains region is easily accessed by two airports, the Vancouver International Airport and the Abbotsford International Airport. Travellers will find great flight deals to Abbotsford, a convenient choice for visitors going to the Fraser Valley and communities east of Vancouver.

For more information about weekend getaways and spring holidays in the Vancouver, Coast and Mountains region visit www.vcmbc.com or call 604-739-9011.

Lisa Clement
Regional Media Relations Representative
604-484-5361
Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Tourism