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Some high-end hotels offer their own transportation,
such as the Metropolitan Hotel's Jaguar car service,
the Fairmont Pacific Rim's fleet of BMWs, the
Loden Hotel's London cab private car service, and
the Rosewood Hotel Georgia's courtesy Bentley.
But no matter where your client is staying, they can
choose from sleek town cars through to stretch SUV
limousines to make getting around special. And for
the ultimate driving experience, Scenic Rush lets
clients cruise the Sea-to-Sky coastline in a series of
four luxury sports cars. Aerocar service at Vancouver
International Airport (YVR) is available without
a reservation, and several other companies offer a
prearranged meet-and-greet service using luxury
vehicles. And for guests looking for a hands-free
experience at YVR, Airport Butler's gate-to-curb
services can even arrange transportation.
SPA PAMPERING
A spa visit is indulgent wherever it might be, but what takes it to the next level
is a sense of place. Vancouver's luxury spas offer treatments that are not only
pampering, but also unique to this city. Some use local elements in their treatments,
such as Sense, the spa at the Rosewood Hotel Georgia, which incorporates B.C.
glacial clay and seaweed into its services, and Vida Spa's Swedana treatment
using a West Coast cedar steam cabinet. Others capitalize on the surrounding
environment, such as the Willow Stream Spa's outdoor terrace lounge
overlooking the water and mountains. The Asian-influenced CHI, The Spa at the
Shangri-La and Miraj Hammam
Spa showcase Vancouver's
multicultural character, both
with an exclusive, intimate
feel and sumptuous levels of
pampering. The Spa at the
Wedgewood, recognized as
Canada's best boutique spa
by Glow magazine, offers an
indulgent Jet Lag Recovery
package – the perfect way to
start a visit to Vancouver after a long flight. Plus, most spas offer couples' treatment
rooms and can put together half or full-day packages that include a luxurious lunch
so your clients needn't change out of their robes.
TAILORED
EXPERIENCES
If you're looking for assistance in delivering your
clients a truly personalized experience, consider
working with a receptive tour operator that specializes
in Vancouver and beyond. Companies such as Entrée
Canada, Discover Holidays and Jonview have
years of experience in creating exclusive, high-
end itineraries, seamlessly combining transfers,
accommodation and activities, and provide an
excellent standard of service, looking after your clients
every step of the way. For clients celebrating a special
event, or just looking for an experience they'll never
forget, destination management companies such
as Rare Indigo and Cantrav Services can arrange
anything from breakfast at Tiffany's to private skiing
lessons with an Olympian to a bespoke fashion show
from a Vancouver designer – these are the experiences
your clients can't wait to tell their friends about.
