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Summer Mountain Golf In Whistler

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More and more summer travelers are playing golf at mountain resorts worldwide.  If you ski or snowboard at North American mountain resort Whistler, outside Vancouver, in the summer, you can play on its four mountain golf courses.

Whistler Golf Club is now offering an Unlimited Golf Package, including accommodation at select hotels and one day of unlimited golf.

If you like playing golf at more than one course, then check out Whistler’s Stay + Play Golf Package. This special includes accommodation and golf at any of the resort’s signature courses.

Image courtesy of Canadian Tourism Commission.

New Wild Global Adventures

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Are you an adventure traveler?  Then think about packing some outdoor clothing and heading out on a trip with Bridge & Wickers.

The adventure travel company has earned a reputation for its custom holidays to Australia, New Zealand, Indochina, Thailand, the South Pacific and Canada (above).

Recently, the travel company introduced a new Africa program featuring wildlife safaris, beaches, cultures, luxury lodges and the tropical islands of the Indian Ocean.

The program countries will be Southern Africa (South Africa, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe); East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Uganda and Rwanda); the Indian Ocean (Mozambique, Madagascar, Mauritius and Seychelles) and Oman.

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Top BearSmart Safety Tips

Planning a mountain adventure in the wild Canadian Rockies?  Then become BearSmart, buy bear spray and check out these top BearSmart tips in this informative video from Alberta Sustainable Resource Development. 

Human-bear encounters have been increasing, according to the Government of Alberta.  Statistics show that since 2000, there have been 30+ serious conflicts involving black and grizzly bears.  Every year, in Alberta alone, an average of 2,350 bear-related occurrences are reported.

Learn more about being bear smart at Alberta’s BearSmart website here.

White Hot Whistler 2010

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One of the world’s best ski resorts, Whistler is likely to become even more popular after the Vancouver 2010 Olympics.

If you’re planning a holiday to this Canadian mountain resort town, you might fancy staying at the new Aava Whistler Hotel,  which opened in November 2009.

Surrounded by mountain views and close to  Whistler Village, the hotel has a modern mountain contemporary style with natural elements and 24-hour concierge.

Guest room amenities include free wireless Internet, iPod docking stations and high definition flat screen televisions.  For that luxury spa room feeling, the hotel has provided  “cloudlike” duvets, Aveda bath products, Kohler rain showers and soaker tubs.

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Best Rail Vacation In 2010?

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Are you looking for an unforgettable train vacation (and greener travel)?  Then you could head to the Canadian Rockies and take the Rocky Mountaineer through the mountains.

Recently, the rail vacation was recognized as ‘Best Rail Vacation’ in the seventh annual Travel Weekly Readers’ Choice Awards.   The US travel industry publication presents the Readers’ Choice awards to industry members who have achieved excellence in product and service during the year.

In 2009, Rocky Mountaineer was also named one of the “World’s Greatest Trips” by National Geographic and ranked as the number one train experience in the world by The Society of American Travel Writers.

Rocky Mountaineer features Canadian vacation packages and four rail routes through British Columbia and Alberta.  The company is best known for the Rocky Mountaineer train, a two-day, all daylight rail journey through Canada’s West and the Canadian Rockies.

For more info, visit Rocky Mountaineer online.

Image courtesy of Rocky Mountaineer.

Whistler Stoked For 2010 Olympics

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Welcome to LiveTravelMountains.com, a new blog dedicated to mountain travel and living worldwide!

At Whistler Blackcomb in Canada, the weather is setting the perfect snowy stage for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.  So far, in November the popular resort area has recorded its most snowy month in 30 years with 5.5 metres of snow.

Says Ainsley Ericksen, Tourism British Columbia spokesperson:

“Whistler is already known for reliable early season snowfall and this year’s record breaking start sets it up for an unbelievable season. It’s certainly heightened the level of excitement in the resort, especially in this year as it prepares to be a host venue for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in February.”

You can check out WhistlerBlackcomb.com for videos, photography and info including snow reports, weather forecasts and vacation packages.

Image courtesy of Tourism British Columbia