Romantic Vacation in Whistler

Dubbed as the resort municipality, Whistler has been selected in many surveys as the top skiing destination in North America. It is only 125 kilometers from Vancouver and a five-hour drive from Seattle. Whistler has recently gained additional notoriety because it will play host to the sliding events, Nordic events, alpine technical and speed events at the 2010 Winter Olympics. Nevertheless, despite growing tourist volume, Whistler is still a perfect place for couples seeking a romantic getaway. It offers a variety of activities for action-seekers but also provides a get-away for those who love solitude and romance while on vacation.

Visitors to Whistler can enjoy bungee jumping, canoeing and kayaking, horseback riding, biking, zip-line and wake boarding, among other blood-racing activities. Whistler mountain's most famous attraction of course is the deep powder covering its slopes during winter, which makes it perfect for skiing and snow trekking. Visitors can also enjoy the next best thing to flying with a thrilling winter zip-line adventure while overlooking the frozen lakes, rivers and brooks teeming with snow animals. But summer is also exciting because when the ice thaws, the rivers on Whistler are very well suited for canoeing and kayaking.

In winter, the cold outside offers couples a great excuse to cuddle up in one of the area's many romantic restaurants and bars. What heart wouldn't be warmed by a crackling fire and warm apple cider after skiing or even spending the day at a spa? In summer, the Whistler sun is just warm enough to heat up relationships and can offer a quick splurge to get away from the drudgery of a everyday life. Its blustery weather in summer is abundant with animals and plants, not to mention fascinating mountain views. Its natural scenery offers a perfect for place for photography so if taking still photos is one of your or your partner's passions, Whistler is a perfect place for you. Of course there are also plenty of things to do for kids and plenty of Kid Programs to keep the little ones busy while parents play. More relaxed activities like aerial sightseeing, and bear viewing are perfect for people who want a serene getaway. Whistler is also rich in glacially-fed fresh water lakes teeming with fish perfect for fishing activities or for people who just love to sit and talk. The blissful ambience of the place will surely refresh your spirit no matter what time of year.

At Whistler you can have as much or as little action as you desire. One final idea is to try one of the all-terrain vehicle tours, jeep tours, tree trek tours or hot rod tours that are suitable for people wanting a little action while also appreciating nature. There are a considerable number of tour services and rentals in the area that offer safety-checked vehicles for kids and adult as well.

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