We took a family vacation to Whistler British Columbia and there are no words for how beautiful Whistler is..well Canada in general. We flew in to Vancouver and had a car pick us up so we could really get to see the scenery as we drove in to Whistler..which was a 2.5 hr drive. It was about 21 degrees when we arrived. Of course we had no clothes for this type of weather so we purchased jackets, boots, etc before leaving. San Antonio doesn't usually require long johns or snow boots during the winter.:)
We stayed at the gorgeous Fairmont in Whistler. The hotel was amazing and the views breathtaking.
The actual town of Whistler was very quaint...lots of shops and great places to eat. We came across the Olympics sign which was really neat. I can't imagine what Whistler was like during the 2010 Olympics.
Cash got to take ski lessons and of course he was a natural.....which is so not like me..but like his father. He had a blast and we wished we had enrolled him for two days vs one...by the third day he would have been skiing on his own.
While Cash was at ski school Ben and I got to enjoy brunch, the spa, and walking around town. I am 3 mths pregnant here and we were all so excited at the summer was going to bring for us...our sweet Emma Beth.
One morning we took a gondola ride up to one of the highest points...which for someone that is afraid of heights (ME) that was a bit nerve racking...but absolutely beautiful!
As our vacation came to a close we had these pictures taken together as a family of 3..soon to be a family of 4.
Food for thought: If visiting during the winter have a car pick you up as the shuttle bus stops at other hotels, etc and takes an additional hour to get to Whistler. If visiting during the summer take the train from Vancouver to Whistler as that route is suppose to be breathtaking. Stay at either the Fairmont or Four Seasons (they are next to each other). Get with the concierge before arriving if you have children you are enrolling in ski school so they can get pre-registered. Go to the spa if staying at the Fairmont (I am sure Four Seasons is terrific as well) if you can!! Its beautiful as its below the hotel and you see built up snow outside the windows of your treatment room. Just very different from what this Texas girl is used to. Its best to make dinner reservations each morning through the concierge as well. Restaurants get very busy.
Cash had a ball sliding down one of the hills right outside the hotel.
Food for thought: If visiting during the winter have a car pick you up as the shuttle bus stops at other hotels, etc and takes an additional hour to get to Whistler. If visiting during the summer take the train from Vancouver to Whistler as that route is suppose to be breathtaking. Stay at either the Fairmont or Four Seasons (they are next to each other). Get with the concierge before arriving if you have children you are enrolling in ski school so they can get pre-registered. Go to the spa if staying at the Fairmont (I am sure Four Seasons is terrific as well) if you can!! Its beautiful as its below the hotel and you see built up snow outside the windows of your treatment room. Just very different from what this Texas girl is used to. Its best to make dinner reservations each morning through the concierge as well. Restaurants get very busy.
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