Cool summer deals in Canada
When the United States heats up in summer, cool Canada beckons. Throw in a favorable exchange rate, and deals get even better.
Canada-based Maxxim ( www.maxximvacations.com, 800-567-6666) offers some of the best prices on Canadian vacations. For about $1,000 per person, a week’s holiday includes airfare, lodging, car rental and extras.
Rates start about $130 for a deluxe suite and breakfast at Summit Lodge and Spa in Whistler Village. The deal also includes a 30 percent discount at the Taman Sari Royal Heritage Spa. Request the e-mail offer for travel through Aug. 31. Contact: (800) 546-7866; www.kimptonhotels.com.
Explore Vancouver’s natural beauty with a Path Finder package from Pacific Palisades Hotel (800-663-1815; www.pacificpalisadeshotel.com). The one-night deal includes suite lodging, breakfast for two, morning newspaper, wine reception and a guided hiking tour. Prices through Oct. 15 are about $295; Oct. 16 through April 30, about $240.
Delta Hotels has a nice selection of packages throughout Canada. Book at www.deltahotels.com or call (877) 814-7706 for city center properties or (888) 778-5050 for resort properties. Among the deals:
• Delta Vancouver Suites’ Golf Package, available through Nov. 30, starts about $210 and includes one night in a Delta Suite, greens fee for University Golf Club (18 holes), cart rental and a golfer’s welcome gift. Cite code GPD.
• Available through Dec. 31, Delta Edmonton Centre Suite Hotel’s First Date Package starts about $115 and includes one lodging night, a $40 gift certificate for dinner and two passes to the Cineplex Odeon. Cite code 1DP.
• Delta Toronto Airport West’s Weekend Sizzle Package starts at just $105 (two-night minimum) and includes lodging for two adults and two children, full buffet breakfast, one $25 voucher for the Chardonnay Restaurant and use of the health club and children’s program. The offer is available for Friday and Saturday stays through Sept. 12. Cite code WK1.
• Through Oct. 15, Delta Montreal has a two-night Celebration Package for Couples priced from $132. It includes a city tour by bus and casino privileges. Cite code CMO.
Through March 26, Ramada (800-722-9467; www.ramada.com) invites travelers to stay on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls with a Funtastic Package from about $125 (two-night minimum). Included are breakfast for up to two adults and for children younger than 12, and a $20 voucher toward lunch or dinner.