2010 Vancouver Winter Games

Find out what Whistler and Vancouver are all about in this episode of Sports Traveler Radio. Host Angelo Bonadonna and Sports Traveler owner Anbritt Stengele, fresh off a trip to British Columbia break down these two beautiful cities.

2010 Vancouver Winter Games....

We have our 2010 Winter Games Travel Programs ready to book and online! Check it all out on our 2010 Winter Games Planning Page. This is by far the largest tour program we have ever put together and after our Beijing 2008 Olympics program, I didn’t think it was possible to do something bigger… But we have!

There are so many different travel ideas when planning your trip to see the Vancouver Games in 2010. Many that I didn’t even consider until now. How about taking a “Snow Train” across Canada into Vancouver, stopping along the way in Jasper for some skiing and maybe a spa day? Or maybe fly to Vancouver with one of our Air Inclusive Winter Games Packages and side trip to Lake Louise for some post Olympic R&R? Our Vancouver Winter Games Side Trips can be custom designed to fit your adventure level. Whether you are ready to go hurling down a Canadian mountain on ski’s and a snowboard or if you are just up for a horse drawn sleigh ride, we can set it up for you.

While in Vancouver, enjoy all the events....

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Customer Review of 2006 and 2008 Olympics ---

Dear Anbritt,

My family and I would like to express our deepest appreciation and gratitude for all the hard work you and your company did to make our 2008 Beijing Olmpic experience the best ever.  We planned this trip for many years and are so glad that we entrusted Sports Traveler with the arrangements.

We know how hard it was to secure our tickets for the Opening Ceremonies. We spoke with so many other travelers who did not get their tickets (from other companies) and were understandably upset and disappointed. Thanks to you and your team we were able to attend this once in a lifetime experience. Your patience, persistence and passion to meet your commitment will always be remembered and much appreciated. You truly did make our dream come true.

Sports Traveler can only be described as "The Best" when it comes to sports related traveling and ticketing. Thanks again for your hard work.

Best regards,

Lyndon S. Low, DDS

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My son and I had a wonderful time.  The service was excellent and the hotels and venues were perfect.  We got to see Bolt win the 100M, Michael Phelps win his final medal and Torres win 2 of her 3. Weather was great as was the air quality.  The Chinese people were very accommodating and you could tell how proud they were of hosting the Olympics.

My son heard about Sports Traveler from an article in the Wall Street Journal and I am glad he did. You were all great on the phone and made the experience painless.

 

Thanks!

Tom & Orlando Gencarelli

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Dear Anbritt,

Our daughter and son-in-law had the trip of a lifetime to Beijing and the Olympics.   You and your company did a wonderful job organizing everything and making certain that they were well taken care of.   Thank you for doing such an amazing job!  

We have given your name and your company's name to several of our friends and would definitely recommend SportsTraveler.net to anyone looking for first class travel assistance to any sporting event in the world!

Best regards,

Merrill Kasper

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We really enjoyed our trip to China and getting to see the Olympic games.  Our hosts were great and always very friendly and helpful.  Our accommodations were far better than expected and getting around in a city where we did not know the language was much easier because of the help and resources we were provided. Thank you very much for making our trip one of a lifetime.

-Michael and Kristen Overcash

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I just wanted to thank you for coordinating our trip to Torino (2006 Torino Winter Olympics). It was an awesome experience and your people did a great job. My family will never forget it. Thanks for being so patient with me as we made the arrangements.

Mark J. Ferrer
2006 Winter Games Torino

2010 Winter Games - February 12 – 28, 2010 - Vancouver, BC Canada

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Sporting events for the 2010 Winter Games are divided among four locations, Vancouver, West Vancouver, Richmond and Whistler.The sporting events held in Vancouver include ice hockey, curling, figure skating, short track speed skating. The town of Richmond will host long track speed skating. Richmond is located 9 miles south of Vancouver. West Vancouver will host the Freestyle Skiing and Snowboard including the popular Aerials and snowboards Halfpipe. The remaining sporting events at Whistler are alpine skiing, Nordic sports (cross country skiing, ski jumping, and biathlon), sliding sports (bobsleigh, luge, and skeleton).

By going to the 2010 Olympics Winter Games, you will not only get to witness some of the very best in the world of sports, but you will get to see beautiful Vancouver.A combination of mountains and waterways surround the city.It is a lively metropolis with many attractions and entertainment.Popular nearby sites include Shannon Falls, Stanley Park, Granville Island, and more.This is a spectacular opportunity, so don’t forget to make your reservations for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver!

In the summer of 1894, the first modern Olympic Games were held, and the event has been growing strong ever since.Skating became one of the sporting events in 1908.Although it was possible to keep the ice rinks cold enough, it seemed more logical to hold this winter sport during the season of winter.This lead to the creation of the first Olympic Winter Games, held in 1924 in Charmonix, France.That original game involved 247 male athletes and 11 women, coming from 16 different nations to compete in 16 events.For the upcoming Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, there will be an estimated 2, 500 athletes from over 80 countries coming to compete in 90 events.All athletes are competing to win the gold, silver, and bronze medals.

Founder Pierre de Coubertin made the Olympic Games not only concentrated on sports, but also on the culture of the host country.His purpose in creating the Olympic Movement was to have peace, education, understanding, and unity to be a part of this worldwide event.The cultural Olympiad will be displaying a variety of arts, music, dance, theatre, literacy, street entertainment, and more.Thirty venues will be featuring the Arts Festival, set up in Vancouver and Whistler with some ticketed and free events.The mission of 2010 Olympic Games is “to touch the soul of the nation” which is sure to explore Vancouver and all of its culture.This movement has brought more cultural awareness, as well as providing more to view, inform, and entertain.

A huge attraction that is expected to attract nearly 55,000 viewers is the Opening Ceremony.It’s a spectacle that will marvel every viewer.During this ceremony, the gathering of countries is recognized and appreciated.The opening ceremony is a way of welcoming and setting a positive atmosphere for the games to begin.Equally exciting is the closing ceremony.To conclude the games, the closing ceremony honors all of the athletes, volunteers, and the host community.The 2010 ceremonies in Vancouver will be the first to be held indoors at BC Place Stadium which will allow for greater effects with lighting, screen projection, and sound.

There is a great deal of preparation that goes into the Olympic Games.Construction began as early as 2005 for sites of the events (before the previous Olympic Games had even taken place).Around 25,000 volunteers are recruited to help with bringing all of the elements of this enormous event together.

Observation teams visited the 2006 Olympic Winter Games in Torino and are scheduled to view the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing, allowing them to gain knowledge of how the event is organized.Also, there are numerous sponsors that make this event possible.

Another tradition and celebration of the Olympic event is honored through the Torch Relay.It takes place over 100 days with 12,000 torchbearers covering 25,000 kilometers over 13 provinces and territories.

Athletes from all over the world come together to compete in the winter games, and their time outside of the games is spent in training for these types of events.Winning an Olympic medal is a dream come true for many Olympiads, but being a part of the Olympic Games is an honor of its own.At the 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Turin, Italy, the country to win the most medals was Germany and the United States came in second.Join in on the 2014 Winter Games to witness the most outstanding athletes in the world, and see who goes home with the gold, silver, and bronze at your favorite sporting events.

The tickets for the 2010 Winter Olympics Games go on sale 12 – 18 months prior to the start date on the 12^th of February.