ften the hardest thing about a
vacation is getting out the door in
the first place.

Take a vacation from worry by fol-
lowing these tips for getting out the
door and on the road without a
“aishap; then having a good time out
there is entirely up to you.

Pack clothes that can be worn
interchangeably.

™ Select your clothes not only for

color, but for comfort and easy
upkeep. Avoid taking fabrics the need
special cleaning or ironing.

Pack a few plastic bags in your
suitcase to protect clothes from
muddy shoes and to use for laundry.

Assemble a first-aid kit that has
medications for your family’s specific
needs,

Service stations are no longer a
sure-fire supplier of maps. Buy your
maps before hand.

Q Arrange to hold ail regular detiv-
éries and prepay bills.

& Put new bulbs in the lights you
intend to leave on in your home.

Experience the charm of our. romantic inn with
‘cozy down duvets, fireplaces, jacuzzi baths, |
‘bouquets ‘of fresh flowers and :,

Premier location for relaxation in the heart of paradise.

Full facihty, tntee-star resort hotet located oceanside m Parksville on sandy beach.
We promise you rejuvenation, contemplation and an increased awareness of
nature and seit, We cfter full conference tacilties, oceanside restaurant,
sports bar. scuba shop. ladies fashion shop and a cormptete fness facility with
indoor pool, Squash any beach volleyball court. Five golt courses nearby.

Packages from $92.00 per person/double includes breakfant, dinner and more.

YEST WESTERN

BAY SIDE

240 Dogwond Steel,
PO Buy 1720 Parksville BC V3P 2H5
(604) 248-8333 Fax (604) 248-4699
For Reservations call: 1-800-663-4232

double ocenpiney

Invest in automatic timers that will
turn these lamps on and off.

‘23 Before leaving, lock all windows
and doors, including attic and base-
ment ones. Disconnect appliances
from wall sockets. Double check the
iron if it has been used just prior to the
trip.

4 Untess it's absolutely necessary,
don't take anything on your trip that
you can't afford to lose.

‘) Atways carry at least one (prefer-
ably two) identification cards with
photographs.

‘2 Have a great holiday!

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CANTERBURY INN
AT VICTORIA, B.C. {
Super senior special
Fully coutained suites
Kitchen units
complimentary tea or
coffee every afternoon
Swimming pool & Saunas |
5 minutes to downtown

$275/week with kitchen
3 day rate $135 + tax
($49.95) Daily rate
effective Oct. 1, 1996

E incl: Continental Breakfast

All based on double oecup.
Taxes are extra

f Call 250-382-2151
1-800-952-2151
Fax 250-382-3856

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CHRISTMAS AT

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A Winter Wonderland the whole family can enjoy.

Easily accessible from

the

North Shore (over

Pemberton/Lillooet). Here al Tyax you can get away
from it ali and enjoy the largest modern log lodge with
blazing firepluces, fine dining, first class accommoda-
tion, recreation room, sauna and jacuzzi. Outside you
find skating on the frozen lake, toboggan runs for kids,
cross-country ski trails, ice fishing, snowshoeing, moun-
tain snowmobiling. heli-skiing, or join: us on a sleigh
ride through B.C.'s Winter Wonderland.

Come and join us - there is no place like it!
Ask for our Christmas and New Year Package.

Tyaughton Lake Road (250) 238-2221
Gold Bridge, B.C. (fax) (250) 238-2528

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Vanooace (604) 652-8051
Whistler (604) 932-5031

DAILY BUS SCHEDULE

Depars 1150 Staton Street, Vancouver
*6:30 ain. 1:90 p.m.
8:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
17:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.

Departs Whistler Village Bus Loop
5:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m,
8:30 a.m. *4:15 p.m.
10:30 a.m, 4:45 p.m.
7:15 p.m.

Travel time approximatety 2 1/2 hours.

“SKI EXPRESS 12/07/96 - 04/33/97
TRANSPORTATION ONLY

One Way Retum
Adult $17.00 $32.00
Child $8.50 . $17.00
Senior $13.00 $24.00

Purchase a book of 10
tickets for the price of 9.

WHISTLER/BLACKCOMB
SK! BUS PACKAGE

Adults $85.00
Youth (13-18 years) $78.00
Child (5-12 years) $46.00
Senior $64.00

Includes return motor
coach transportation and a
dual mountain lift ticket.

Christmas on the
Sunshine Coast

Just a 40 minute ferry ride

a 45 minate scenic drive

brings you to Lord Jin’s Resort Hotel, nestled in
Ole’s Cove with a spectacular view of Malaspina Strait.

Lord Jim’s ig a full facility resort with detuxe rooms and cozy eabins, as well as

fine dining in a tranquil atmosphere.

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Overnight New Years Packages are ‘available at 3
y and includes dinner, dancing, champagne at midnight,
and gratuities.

New Years Branch and all axe:

Two night Christmas package which includes aceormmodation, one Holiday Dinner,
one Branch, all taxes and gratuities just 8144.50 per person, double occupancy,

$147.00 per person,

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When it comes ty a winter
holiday, The 108 Resorthas.
got the Cariboo all wrepped up

$ride over 150 kia af.
excellent cross-counity ski nals,

lighted track. Icestate dogs!

orbelt down the toboggan hill.
Ride a horse-drawn sleigh. ©

Sing and sip round the bonfire.
Soak in the sauna, Saunter .

into the Clubhouse Restaurant
for breakfast, lunch and dipner,
Ski downhill or snowmobile nearby.

Bask in the moon beams glancing off

your own private balcony. 5

Snuggle in your spacious bedroom or

Suite, some with kitchenettes.

Qrecthe holidays, the Resort, .
bursts with even more special °
fun to add to your private
getaway or family festivities.

Rx about our wonderfully
affordable Ski Xtra Fun pkps too.

1-800-667-5233

108 Resort

Box 2 108 Mile Ranch,
B.C. VOK. 2Z0

Tel: (604) 791-5211
Fax (604) 791-6537

Call now to avoid disappointment
Phone 885-7038 Fax 885-7036 Toll Free 1-888-757-34.74-
Coast Hotels & Resorts

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Reservations

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