International travel doesn't necessarily mean long, expensive flights, foreign languages and days of jetlag — Canada is so close. If you're looking to explore America's northern neighbor, consider Vancouver.
The bustling west coast seaport, located in British Columbia, is one of Canada’s densest, most ethnically diverse cities. The city is surrounded by mountains and boasts thriving art, theater and music scenes, not to mention a delicious food scene closely tied to the region's bountiful seafood offerings.
Thankfully, there are plenty of regular, relatively inexpensive flights between Atlanta and Vancouver. We pulled from travel site Skyscanner to provide you with a short list of flights and hotels handpicked with the trendy adventurer in mind.
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Flight deals to Vancouver
Currently, the cheapest flights between Atlanta and Vancouver are if you leave on June 8 and return from Canada on June 10. WestJet currently has roundtrip, nonstop tickets for $315.
There are also deals to be had later in June. If you fly out of Atlanta on June 27 and return from Vancouver on July 1, WestJet can get you there and back for $325 roundtrip.
Top Vancouver hotels
To plan your accommodations, here are some of Vancouver’s top-rated hotels, that we selected from Skyscanner's listings based on price and customer satisfaction.
The Westin Bayshore (1601 Bayshore Drive)
For an all-around top recommendation, consider The Westin Bayshore. The hotel has a 4.6-star rating on Skyscanner, and rooms are currently available for $129.
The Westin Bayshore is a luxury hotel on Vancouver's seawall, next to Stanley Park and a five-minute drive or 20-minute walk to the downtown core.
The La Grande Residence at the Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver (845 Burrard St.)
There's also the 4.7-star rated The La Grande Residence at the Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver, which has rooms for $140/night.
The Sutton Place is a luxury hotel located in the center of Vancouver's shopping district and a few blocks away from the business district and the Vancouver Art Gallery.
OPUS Hotel Vancouver (322 Davie St.)
If you're looking to splurge on top quality, try the OPUS Hotel Vancouver. The 4.7-star hotel has rooms for $201/night.
It's Vancouver's only four-star boutique hotel as rated by Forbes Travel Guide 2014. Located in fashionable Yaletown, the OPUS Vancouver Hotel is steps from the inner harbor, the Canada Line rapid transit, outdoor recreation and Vancouver's best restaurants, spas and shops.
Featured Vancouver food and drink
Vancouver has plenty of top-notch dining options. Here are a few of the most popular, according to Skyscanner.
Cafe Medina (780 Richards St.)
One of Vancouver's most popular restaurants is Cafe Medina, which has an average of five stars out of 16 reviews on Skyscanner.
Vij's Restaurant (3106 Cambie St.)
Another popular dining destination is Vij's Restaurant, with 4.7 stars from 33 reviews.
"Some of the best Indian food I've ever had," wrote reviewer Travis. "This is not your traditional Indian restaurant — it's modern and stylish, with dim lighting and cool music. But the food is out of this world."
The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant (1535 Johnston St.)
Also worth considering is The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant.
"If you are looking for fresh seafood, this place is a must," wrote Carlo. "Come summer or winter, Granville Island is a treat to enjoy the magnificent views as well as great food."
The Naam Restaurant (2724 Fourth Ave. West)
Finally, there's The Naam Restaurant.
Wrote Zerlander: "The restaurant itself is one of the oldest vegetarian restaurants in Vancouver. Eat there and you'll see why. The food is 100 percent vegetarian (some vegan dishes) and 100 percent delicious."
Featured local attractions
Not sure what to do in Vancouver, besides eat and drink? Here are a couple of recommendations, provided by Skyscanner.
Stanley Park
First up is Stanley Park.
With over 8 million visitors each year, Stanley Park is one of Vancouver's top destinations for locals and tourists alike. The park is home to art events, acclaimed restaurants and world famous landmarks, like Prospect Point and the Nine O'Clock Gun.
"Just a lovely and massive park," wrote visitor Stephen. "You can bike, swim or just walk around and explore the bounties that nature has to offer, all under a backdrop of the city."
Granville Island Public Market (1669 Johnston St.)
Then, there's the Granville Island Public Market.
If Granville Island is the king of Vancouver destinations, then the Public Market is the jewel in the island’s crown. A fascinating assortment of colorful stalls showcase unique homemade products and the finest in gastronomic delights.
"The Granville Public Market is a massive place, and you can find everything from a bar to slip into to fresh seafood to a butcher shop to old albums to whatever artistic venture beckons you," wrote visitor Stephen.
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