DAY 01 - 07: VANCOUVER, CANADA

With its breathtaking location, surrounded by sandy beaches and spectacular mountains, Vancouver combines the best of outdoor life with a vibrant and cosmopolitan city. A starting point perhaps for one of our fantastic tours, you’ll be surprised at just how much one city can offer. Head off in a different direction every day to explore the city’s many neighbourhoods – their different but very friendly personalities will astound you.

Shopping in Vancouver is a must, as you get more for your money in Canada than you do in the US. The main shopping area is Robson Street in the centre of downtown. For more eclectic one-off shops head to trendy Yaletown. There are plenty of culinary delights on offer in Vancouver, this contemporary city has a wide variety of restaurants offering all manner of local and International fare to satisfy even the most discerning palate.

DAY 07 - 11: WHISTLER, CANADA

The resort appears regularly in "Best of" lists from around the globe, winning for its incomparable skiing and boarding, as well as for its hotels, restaurants and golf courses. Whistler became even more world-renowned as the site of the alpine and Nordic venues for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

Blending the charm of an alpine village with the amenities of an urban centre, the pedestrianized Whistler Village offers fine dining, vibrant nightlife, eclectic boutiques, revitalising spas and luxurious hotels. Over 2 million holiday makers visit Whistler every year to enjoy these many attractions.

Whistler is great for families too – it was chosen as #2 out of the Top 10 Family Vacations in Canada in the Travellers' Choice 2011 Best Family Vacations on TripAdvisor. Catch events like the TELUS World Ski and Snowboard Festival in April, and Cornucopia: Whistler's Celebration of Wine and Food in November.