Let the Pre-Games Begin
Site of 2010 Winter Olympics, Vancouver offers top athletes, singers and low prices -- now
"VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- It's not too early to start planning a trip to the 2010 Winter Olympics. But here's an idea that might be even better: Check out Vancouver this season.
Many of the athletes likely to be chasing gold here in 2010 will be competing in Vancouver this winter in about a dozen events, with Olympic berths at stake for many of them. In February, the city is kicking off a yearlong series of concerts and cultural events leading up to the XXI Winter Games, featuring performers from around the world. And travel packages -- always reasonable in winter, Vancouver's off-season -- are particularly attractive now, because of favorable exchange rates and discounts arising from the economic downturn."
For the complete Wallstreet Journal article click here.
Site of 2010 Winter Olympics, Vancouver offers top athletes, singers and low prices -- now
"VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- It's not too early to start planning a trip to the 2010 Winter Olympics. But here's an idea that might be even better: Check out Vancouver this season.Many of the athletes likely to be chasing gold here in 2010 will be competing in Vancouver this winter in about a dozen events, with Olympic berths at stake for many of them. In February, the city is kicking off a yearlong series of concerts and cultural events leading up to the XXI Winter Games, featuring performers from around the world. And travel packages -- always reasonable in winter, Vancouver's off-season -- are particularly attractive now, because of favorable exchange rates and discounts arising from the economic downturn."
For the complete Wallstreet Journal article click here.
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