November 14, 2007
Review of Aloha Whistler Accommodations
The following is a paid review:
I've been asked to review another web site, this one for finding condos at Whistler, a world famous place for skiing. Whistler is part of the huge 2 mountain Whistler-Blackcomb resort. Aloha Whistler Accommodations adds the following off-season sports: "Spring, summer and fall activities such as golf, hiking, rock climbing, and watersports make the Resort a year-round outdoor recreation paradise." Wikipedia told me that this area is also famous for mountain biking.
I was happy to see that the website I'm reviewing talked about the 2010 Olympics. Acting mayor Ralph Forsyth is quoted as saying, "Every day will be like Christmas and every night will be like New Year's Eve."
I'm not sure if I believe all the hype, but I do know that I've always wanted to see an Olympics in person.
Back to the website, the actual accommodations (the main focus of the site) seem good in that they have lots of choices. I don't ski, but I imagine the ski-in / ski-out condos are considered prime real estate.
I tried making reservations for February 2010 (the Olympics) but I found the place where you input dates hard to use. I was able to search for next week and was surprised to find something for as little as 1600 Canadian dollars plus tax. This was for 9 nights in a 2 bedroom ski-in / ski-out "townhome" in Upper Whistler Village (3-minute walk to the main Whistler Village and the Whistler or Blackcomb gondolas or the Blackcomb daylodge and Wizard chairlift).
I'm not sure if November is considered off season since it may be too early to ski and too cold to golf. Also this seemed to be the least expensive out of numerous options.
In the end, while entering the dates you plan to stay could be easier, there is no reason not to use this site as you compare prices if you're going to Whistler.
Posted by James Trotta at November 14, 2007 11:32 AM | TrackBack