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63 FEBRUARY 4 | bcliving.ca Winter in Vancouver can be beautiful, but you won't be bronzing at Kits Beach this month. For a dose of Vitamin D, head to one of these quick and a ordable destinations. by Claire Newell Weekend Getaways Phoenix, Arizona Canadian snowbirds have been heading to Arizona for decades and it's no wonder why – Phoenix has 325 or more days of sunshine per year. Golf is outstanding in Phoenix and in nearby Scottsdale, and you will nd a wide range of courses varying in price and di culty (we suggest the Southern Dunes Golf Club for the best bang for your buck). For those who want to ex their shopping muscles in the sun, head to Scottsdale Fashion Square for high-end name brands, Kierland Com- mons for outdoor shops (similar to Vancouver's Main Street) and the Outlets at Anthem. Las Vegas, Nevada ere are always new adven- tures to be found in Las Vegas – everything from gigantic swimming pools to rooftop roller coasters – whether you're a rst-timer or a regular visitor. If you're a gambler, the casinos are like no others in 4 Quic & Easy Sunny Vacations February 24: Air (Belling- ham) and three nights hotel at the Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, $399 + $81 tax travelbestbets.com/deals/ bli-las If a sunny vacation isn't doable, make it hot, hot, hot right here at home THE SHAMEFUL TIKI ROOM 4362 Main Street, Vancouver Here you'll fi nd exotic cocktails, dark, moody lighting and retro music that will have you tappin' your toes faster than you can say "mai tai." THE BLOEDEL CONSERVATORY 33rd Avenue between Cambie and Main streets, Vancouver Enter a tropical rainforest bursting with vibrant plant life and colourful birds that you'd normally only see on a cereal box. WATERMANIA 14300 Entertainment Blvd, Richmond Richmond's Watermania has it all: a wave pool, waterslides, springboards, whirlpools, a steam room and sauna, and even a fi ve-metre tower that sepa- rates the meek from the brave. SALSA Various locations VancouverSalsa.net hosts regularly scheduled classes, events and work- shops. Give in to the beat of the conga drum and work up a sweat busting out shimmies, shakes and spins. 6PACK BEACH VOLLEYBALL #115-13180 Mitchell Rd., Richmond Bump, set, and spike thoughts of winter out of your mind at 6-pack. Even if it's cold and wet outside, you'll feel the com- petitive fi re coursing through your veins as you fi ght to own the sand court. February 23: Air, four nights hotel at the Hospitality Suite Resort in Scottsdale (about 20 minutes from Phoenix), daily breakfast and transfers, $459 + $174 travelbestbets.com/deals/ scottsdale-arizona Phoenix, Arizona Las Vegas, Nevada SUPPLIED (PHOENIX) GREATER PHOENIX CVB, (LAS VEGAS) LAS VEGAS NEWS BUREAU roller coasters – whether you're a rst-timer or a regular visitor. If you're a gambler, p62-65_Feature-Getaways/IndoorSummer.indd 63 14-01-20 4:00 PM