This Week In Whistler

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All the Reason you Need to Visit by Patricia Westerholm In Whistler, it’s really about the little things. It just so happens that herein your backyardall of these little things add up to one massive destination experience.... There’s never a shortage of reasons to visit Whistler. It is, after all, the number one ski resort in North America, offering the most terrain and one of the longest ski seasons on the planet. Then there’s the unmistakable vibe and energy in the bustling Village, the plethora of activity options, the tantalizing culinary scene, the range of cultural offerings and the exciting nightlife. Of course, most people know all of that already, and for the next part, I’m going to have to ask you to keep this information between the two of us. After all, we don’t want the locals’ secrets to get out to the masses! Did you know, for example, that mid-week is a great time to visit Whistlerthat the resort is generally less busy than on weekends, and that means no lift lineups and more runs for you? Keep in mind this also means less of a table wait at your favourite restaurant and, even better yet, fewer vehicles on the road. That’s rightno lift lineups, no table waits and smooth sailing along the Sea to Sky. What more do you need? How about great savings on accommodation? You’re in luck! Whistler has that covered, too. Whistler.com’s midweek 72-hour promotion begins February 3 and runs until February 5. Save big on select midweek accommodation for arrivals in March and April. With Whistler Blackcomb’s long season, the spring like conditions of March and April can often provide the best skiingthink big snowbase and longer bluebird days = goggle tan. And when you contact a travel consultant at Whistler.com, you’re speaking to a local expert located in the heart of Whistler Village. Whistler.com offers a number of vacation package options while the Whistler-based travel consultants can also customize vacation packages, taking care of flights, transportation, accommodation and activities. Whistler.com offers the largest selection with no booking fee for accommodation and activities. Call (800) 944-7853 to request a no-obligation quote, or visit whistler.com for more details and offers. And, don’t forget, whistler.com also rewards its BC locals for their loyalty. Whistler Rewards from Whistler.com provides customers with a $50 Whistler.com credit for every fifth night booked, along with priority access and exclusive offers on Whistler activities, events, shopping, dining and more. photo by by Graham Winslet courtesy Whistler Blackcomb #whistler

Photo by Mirae Campbell courtesy Tourism Whistler

Disconnect to Reconnect at the Scandinave Spa Whistler By Dee Raffo What would you give for some interrupted me time? No rings, beeps or pingsjust the soothing sound of water as it cascades over your body, washing away the distractions of everyday life. For many of us, our smartphone is the first thing we check when we wake up, and it’s typically never more than an arm's reach away the whole day. Constantly scrolling through emails, messages, and social media feeds takes u...s away from the here and now. However, at the Scandinave Spa your smartphone is something they ask you to leave in the locker room, along with any other electrical devices you might be harbouring. The whole concept of this spa centres around wellbeing, a focus on the body and mind, and how to invigorate both. They do this through hydrotherapythe process of heating the body and quickly cooling it to stimulate blood flow, release toxins, and strengthen the immune system. The hot baths, eucalyptus steam rooms, Finnish dry saunas, and solariums are the perfect places to ruminate and relax, whereas a quick dip in the cold plunge pool brings your whole body to life. Time slows so that you can savour the scents of the spruce and cedar trees that surround you, the steady roll of the clouds through the sky, and the sensation of your own body responding to the environment. An enforced digital detox might sound a little harsh at first, but the benefits are that it leaves you feeling more at peace, gives you the space to think, and a chance to truly check in with yourself. When you leave, you might find that you’re not craving that screen time quite as much as before. Does a disconnect sound like something you need right now? Visit https://www.scandinave.com/whistler/en/