Seniors Hostel, Too: Want a Beach, Mountains or City Vacation? Find Three-In-One!

Hi, fellow travelers,

It's been a while since I updated this page. But ah! summer is upon us and it's time to find some interesting hostels to visit. Where do you want to go? The beach? The mountains? Some never-visited city?

Let's see what we can dig up today that will whet your travel appetite.

The beach is always a summer favorite. So how about a cool Canadian beach? I've discovered

HI-Vancouver Jericho Beach Hostel in British Columbia. It's a summer-only hostel and only 20 minutes from downtown Vancouver. So you can combine the beach vacation w

ith seeing an exciting and fun city.

Since this is a Hostelling International hostel, it is a little cheaper if you're a member. And it's a great idea to join HI anyway, as they have a lot of great hostels around the world. That'll cost you only $18/year if you're over 55 and join in the US. For US membership click here and for other nationalities click here.

Here's a little of what the hostel folks say about their facility:

We have a great licensed cafe on site, open for breakfast and dinner and run by a congenial host. We also have a large guest kitchen, TV room, on-site Internet access, laundry facilities, sports equipment and bike rentals. We provide all linens and towels (and a duvet), and lockers in a very safe and secure environment. With almost unlimited parking, Jericho remains the place to be for those who don't need to be in the thick of things to have a good time.

They also offer sports and activities like Erik's Lynn Forest and Canyon Tour: Mentioned in "Lonely Planet" as one of Vancouver's best, this classic walking tour includes:

sightseeing in the downtown core including Chinatown and Gastown
the beautiful Lynn Canyon-with its waterfalls and suspension bridge
serenely wooded trails
lunch at the edge of a beautiful crystal clear river
water lots of water (rivers, fountains, waterfalls and the ocean!)

This full day tour is only $11.99 CAD, which includes all public bus transportation, the ferry boat and our professional guide. A better bargain will be hard to find anywhere!

Private rooms for 2 at Jericho Beach are $63/night for members and $71 for non-members. That's Canadian dollars, so works out a little less in US dollars (59/66).

And Vancouver! What a fabulous city! Surrounded on three sides by water and the Coast Mountain Range on the fourth, it's a scenic wonderland. You'll find ocean kayaking or boat cruises for the less-adventurous, garden and city tours, even a rain forest.

The third largest city in Canada, it has museums and world-class shopping and dining. Visit the following link for great discounts:
100 Days of Summer

Whether you're dreaming about beaches, exciting cities or peaceful, cool mountains, you can't beat Vancouver at Jericho Beach Hostel. Book it from the search window on this page.

Happy traveling!

Kristi