Joanna James
Vancouver is the kind of place appealing to every type of traveller, whether you want to roam the big city, shop, dine, and have fun, or whether you are in sync with nature and are looking to relax and adore the great outdoors. Here is a useful list of things to know before travelling to Vancouver.
The people of Vancouver are pretty serious about the perfect cup of coffee, and you will find plenty of skilled baristas turning out the perfect version of your favourite cup of jo. Best Hotels in Vancouver that are centrally located will have plenty of coffee shops in their neighbourhood. Or whenever you fancy a refresher, you could easily pop over to the restaurant of your Vancouver hotel and order a signature cup. Some hotels like Pan Pacific Vancouver are perfect for enjoying coffee on the terrace to views of the city.
Just like their coffee, the people of Vancouver are quite fond of their craft beer, and indeed the selection and taste are impressive. Plan a pub crawl to explore and learn about the breweries of Vancouver.
The most favored mode of transport in Vancouver is walking. It is easy, especially if you choose accommodation at one of the well-located Vancouver five-star hotels, sitting within easy reach of iconic sites. Most of the shops, markets, diners, and entertainment venues can be reached with ease and walking is an invigorating and enjoyable way to stay fit and get a feel of local culture. So, be like a local and plan a couple of walking sightseeing tours for an up-close-and-personal experience of Vancouver.
It is customary to tip 15 to 20 per cent of your order to your server. Wages are often offset by tips; hence, your server will be depending on your generous show of appreciation to compensate their salary.
Yes, that is right, the locals love sushi; hence, local sushi hero and master Tojo invented the California roll. Sushi is available in plenty throughout the city with the original California roll served at Tojo's signature Restaurant.
Vancouver has plenty of options for the vegan or vegetarian to feel completely satiated. Plant-based dishes are pretty cool and you are going to enjoy experimenting with the variety. Quick tip – you may find the vegan options tastier even if you are not a vegan!
The locals love to relax and cocktails are often the popular choice. Therefore, you've got plenty of choices when it comes to enjoying some downtime on the terrace of your Vancouver hotel. Sunset cocktails will be your favorite evening activity. Hit the pubs too at 'happy hour' and you will find drinks and even a glass of bubbly can be enjoyed for very reasonable rates.
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