Thursday, September 5, 2013

Wine Tour to Kelowna

I've heard criticisms of Westjet's flight times and connections regarding the daily flight from YBR. Well, I'm here to prove that wrong.

How about a wine tasting trip to Kelowna, BC? Wouldn't this make a fabulous girls' trip? Or even a romantic couples' long weekend get away? Guys' golf trip?

This price is current as of the evening of September 5th.  See the variety in flight prices? But see the fabulous connection times? No layovers or extra night in an airport hotel. Ideal!! Be in Kelowna in time for a lovely sunset dinner.

Choose hotels along the coast, $100 and up per night. Wine tours are abundant in this region and can be as little as $75 for a guided afternoon bus tour.

A great site to start planning your trip to suit your own tastes and needs is:  http://www.tourismkelowna.com/do/wine/

A moderate hotel, with prime location and Canadian roots is the Coast Capri Kelowna.
Coast is the hotel chain's name. Coast is a brand which hails from BC and has expanded into Alberta. They are super! They have a customer reward/loyalty program and I would not hesitate to stay with them again. They do not have 5star amenities and are not a Fairmont, but certainly meet my needs and I travel frequently!

Today's rate for 21st-24th is $126 plus taxes. They are a short walk from the ocean and shopping, restaurants and more. They do offer a shuttle and free WIFI.

So the way I look at this getaway, it's $635 per person and includes either a wine tour or golf game.

$360 airfare, $200 (per person for 3 nights), $75 for wine tour/golf. That's a great little trip, originating from your own back yard.  See Westjet.com or your local travel agent to book your choice of dates.



See below for recent reviews from Tripadvisor.ca



Westjet site screenshot from 10pm September 5th. Prices are ever changing and only guaranteed in the booking process. 


2 comments:

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