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72 REVELSTOKE & OKANAGAN ACCOMMODATION / British Columbia Sandman Revelstoke Coast Hillcrest Hotel Centrally located with easy access to Highway 1, Sandman Hotel Revelstoke just completed a renovation and features convenient amenities, indoor pools, whirlpools and a Denny's 24-Hour Restaurant with room service. It also has complimentary Wi-Fi and a meeting space. Whether you are going for a relaxing holiday or a business trip, Sandman Hotel Revelstoke has all you need. From $149 Moderate Sutton Place Hotel Sutton Place RMR is a luxury condo-style hotel. Located at the village area of the Revelstoke Mountain Resort, it boasts spectacular northwest to southwest views across the Columbia River to the Monashee Mountains. The outstanding full-service resort and breathtaking surroundings are serviced by the renowned hospitality that Sutton Place Hotel Group is known for. From $239 Superior The Coast Hillcrest Hotel is nestled between the spectacular Monashee and Selkirk Mountains, which lets you appreciate the gorgeous views this area has to offer. It provides the perfect jumping off point for hiking, fishing, heli-skiing, rock climbing, mountain-biking and a whole lot more. This full-service hotel is a favourite in Revelstoke for any traveller looking for a comfortable stay. It features the Begbie Dining Room and the Mountain Guides Lounge – two superb restaurants to choose from, depending on your mood. Pamper yourself at the Hillcrest Spa or relax after a day of adventure in the indoor/outdoor hot tub, steam room and sauna. From $182 Moderate Okanagan Okanagan Area – located in southern British Columbia, only four hours from Vancouver, the Okanagan Valley is one of the warmest regions in all of Canada. Locals flock to the area’s renowned orchards, vineyards, sandy lakeside beaches and golf courses. Vernon – located in the North Okanagan, Vernon offers more than 100 lakes within a one-hour drive, world-class golf, mountain and wellness resorts, great beaches and trails, outstanding mountain-biking, spectacular farmers’ markets and family- friendly attractions and festivals. Kelowna – the largest city located in the Okanagan, Kelowna is a recreational lakeside paradise with miles of beautiful parkland and several sandy beaches that provide wonderful opportunities for swimming, boating, waterskiing, windsurfing and fishing. It has all the amenities of a city, providing a wide variety of shopping, dining and entertainment. Penticton and Wine Country – a warm and welcoming lakeside community bounded by forested ridges and clay bank cliffs. The wine country and rich agricultural lands provide fresh ingredients for local menus, making this a growing food and wine destination with an abundance of urban attractions for culturally-minded visitors. Osoyoos – at the gateway to the Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys lies Canada’s only desert, and the delightful lakeside town of Osoyoos. A year-round destination located at the northernmost tip of the great Sonoran Desert, Osoyoos offers a distinct and authentic visitor experience, whether that’s trekking through the desert, swimming in Osoyoos Lake, sucking back oysters at the annual Osoyoos Oyster Festival or launching on a sockeye salmon fishing expedition with the local First Nations guides. Okanagan Valley, British Columbia Sandman Vernon Sandman Penticton The Sandman Vernon is perfectly situated between Kelowna and Kamloops and surrounded by natural mountain splendour. Centrally located, this hotel features everything from a business centre, high- speed Internet, meeting and banquet facilities to a relaxing indoor pool. Conveniences like an on-site Denny’s 24-Hour Restaurant make this the ideal setting for all your needs. From $139 Moderate Coast Capri Hotel Coast Capri Hotel is walking distance to picturesque Okanagan Lake and steps from some of the best shopping, restaurants, entertainment and nightlife Kelowna has to offer. The hotel features 185 rooms, parking, complimentary Wi-Fi, a business centre and more. Dine poolside at Vintner's Poolside Grill and enjoy live entertainment on Friday and Saturday evenings. From $215 ANDERSON VACATIONS Superior With one of the most gorgeous landscapes in BC, Penticton has an endless array of activities for pleasure seekers to enjoy. Conveniently located across from the South Okanagan Events Centre, this Sandman is close to both city businesses and popular outdoor hot spots like beaches, wineries, ski resorts, golf courses and the ever- popular Penticton Channel. If you’re looking to unwind and relax, comfortable guestrooms, a pool and whirlpool offer the perfect reprieve. Fully equipped meeting and banquet facilities, on-site dining and high-speed Internet access are also included. An ideal combination of location, value, amenities and exceptional service, Sandman Hotel Penticton is absolute perfection. From $139 Moderate From prices for accommodation are ‘per room’ and sightseeing are ‘per person’. Prices do not include applicable taxes.