10 great last-minute summer getaways
Haven't made your vacation plans yet? Lucky you. This year the best deals come to those who waited.
2. Vancouver
A stronger U.S. buck means Canada is 20% cheaper this summer. Plus, Vancouver has a glut of pristine new hotel rooms as it readies for the 2010 Winter Olympics, says Sheri Doyle of Pacific Northwest Journeys.
WHAT TO DO
Thanks to its innovative chefs and multicultural population, Vancouver is a foodie's paradise. Pick up a picnic lunch at the Granville Island Public Market, then stroll along the Seawall Promenade for views of the Coast Mountains and Pacific Ocean. Have dinner at Tojo's one night, Lumière the next.
WHERE TO STAY
Luxury hotel: Pan Pacific Vancouver Hotel (panpacific.com). This hotel on the harbor starts at $262 a night, with choice of free breakfasts or upgrade.
Mid-range hotel: Pacific Palisades (pacificpalisadeshotel.com). Rooms at this city-center boutique hotel start at $199; stay three nights and get 30% off.
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