40 Best
Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel, May, 2004
USA &Canada
Vancouver $365
This glimmering city is gearing up for the 2010 Winter Olympics, but Vancouverites had plenty to be proud of before they got the nod. Don't miss a picnic breakfast at Granville Island Public Market, sitting on Kits Beach, walking in Stanley Park, shopping on Robson Street, or eating dinner in Yaletown. With air from San Francisco, the three-night rate is $365 at the Inn at False Creek (near the Granville Island ferries) or $391 at the Westin Grand (near both Robson Street and Yaletown). Other gateways include Los Angeles for $458/$484; New York or Orlando for $658/$684; and Denver for $640/$666. Valid for departures Sunday through Wednesday until July 31. Extra nights from $66; single supplement from $203. Alaska Airlines Vacations, 800/468-2248, www.alaskaair.com.
Miami Beach $349
Spend three nights on the hottest stretch of South Beach. Through ...