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 mishap; then having a gced time out

’ there is eritirely up to you.

Q Pack clothes that can be worm interchangeahly.

* Select your clothes not only for

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

Q 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 medivations for your family's specific needs.

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

Q Arrange to hold all regular deliv- eres and prepay bills.

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

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

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

© Unless it's absolutely necessary, don't take anything on your trip that you can't afford to iose.

QO Always carry at least one (prefer- ably two) identification cards with photographs.

2 Have a great holiday!

; ESCAPE TO THE | CANTERBURY INN j | AT VICTORIA, B.C. |

Super senior special Fully contained suites Kitchen units

complimentary tea or

A coffee every afternoon | Swimming pool & Saunes 5 minutes to downtown $275/week with kixchen

3 day rate $135 + tax

($49.95) Daily rate

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CHRISTMAS AT

AX MOUNTAIN LAKE

A Winter Wonderland the whole family can enjoy. _ Easily accessible from the North Shore (over Pemberton/Lilleoet). Here at Tyax you can get away from it all and enjoy the largest modern Jog lodge with blazing fireplaces, 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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ivi AVERICK Vancouver (604) 662-8051 Whistler (604) $32-5031

DAILY BUS SCHEDULE |

Departs 1150 Station Street, Vancouver *6:30 a.m. 7:06 p.m. 6:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 14:00 avn. 7:00 p.m.

Departs Whistisr Villege 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 approximately 2 1/2 hours.

“SKI EXPRESS 12/07/96 - 04/12/97

TRANSPORTATION ORLY”

One Way ARetum 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 8.

WHISTLER/BLACKCOMB

” Premier loration for relaxation in the heart of paradise,

Full faciity, three-star resort hotel located oceanside in Parksuile on sandy beach. We promise you rejuvenation, contemplation and an increased awareness of nature and sell. We offer full conference facilities, oceanside restaurant. sports bar, scuba shop, laches fashion shop and a complete fitness lucity with

effective Oct. 1, 1996

incl: Continental Breakfast |

SK! BUS PACKAGE

Adults $85.00 Youth (13-18 years) $78.00

Whe itonmes toa winter. holiday, The 108 Resort has got the Cariboo all wrapped up.

Qeide over kno _— excellent cross-country ski traits. f Stip through the night on our 35 km ‘lighted track. Ioe-skate, dogsled, or belt down the toboggan hill. Ride a horse-drawn sleigh. °F Sing and sip ound tebe Soak in the sauna. Saunter

into the Clubhouse Restaurant for brea, nch and dine. Ski downhill or snowmobile nearby.

§ All based on double occup. ’ Taxes are extra

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

Child (5-12 years) $46.00 Senior $64.00

Bask in the moon beams glancing off your own private baleony. | Snuggle in your spacious bedroom org . suite, some with kitchenettes.

indoor pool. squash and beach volleyball cour. Five goll courses nearby. Packages from $92.00 per person/double incturles breakfant, dinner and more.

Includes retum motor coach transportation and a dual mountain litt ticket.

BEST WESTERN , 240 Dogwood Street

- PO Bax 1720. Parksville, BC Y9P 2H5 BAY $1 DE 4

(604) 248-8333 Fax (604) 248-4689 sya he.., For Reservations call: 1-800-663-4232

0... ihe holidays, the Resort gf bursts with even morespecial fun to add to your private

getaway or family festivities.

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Christmas on the * Sunshine Coast

Just a 40 minute ferry ride a 45 minute scenic drive brings you:to Lord Jirn’s Resort Hotel, nestled in Ole’s Cove with a spectacular view of Malaspina Strait. Lord Jim’s is a (ull facility resort with deluxe rooms and cozy. eabins, as well as fine dining in a tranquil atmosphere. e ” ‘Two night Christmas package which includes accommodation, one Holiday Dinner;

one Brunch, all taxes and gratuities just $144. 50 per per son, double occupancy.

hee Overnight New Years Packages are available a $147. 00 per person, double occupancy and includes dinner, dancing, champagne at midnight, , _ New Years Brunch and all taxes and gratuities.

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