Accommodation Just Like Home (but more fun)
by Julianna Hayes
“One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” Likewise, one person’s idea of a great night’s sleep is bedding down in a tent under the stars, while another demands 600-thread count Egyptian cotton sheets. Fortunately, B.C. wine country can accommodate both and everyone in between. One of the unique factors of this province is the variety of its landscape. It gives you the option of centering yourself in an urban setting with all the amenities at your doorstep. Or you can escape it all to the peace and tranquility of a quaint village or even into the woodlands where your neighbours are of the winged and four-legged variety. From lake or ocean-front resorts, city-centered boutique hotels and highway motor lodges to quiet village bed & breakfasts, RV parks and remote campgrounds, you find something to meet your comfort level and your budget. If you’re heart is set on the great outdoors, there are plenty of scenic parks that will provide the most basic of overnight stays - a campfire area, and a place to pitch your tent. But you can roll up in a giant, tricked-out motorhome, and there will be places that can accommodate you too. They’ll have lots of space and all the necessary hook-ups so you can appreciate the stars at night and enjoy your satellite TV too. If you think a 40-foot RV is akin to “roughing it,” there is a large selection of fine hotels that offer valet, concierge and head-to-toe spas services. And many resorts provide unique “wine country packages,” such as tours and safe storage for your wine purchases. There are lots of kid-friendly options, as well, some places even have onsite amusement parks and waterslides. And if Rover comes along for the ride, many facilities have designated rooms for people traveling with pets.
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Ramada Inn & Suites Penticton
S trand L akeside R esort. . . enchanting, inviting and oh, so Okanagan.
7343 Okanagan Landing Road, Vernon, BC | (250) 542-3716 | 1-888-988-7488 | www.strandresort.ca
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