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September 2008

Book Your Stay in 2010

HI Hostel Reservations open October 1

Pretty soon, the world will descend on Vancouver and Whistler for the 2010 Winter Olympics. While you could rent a home in Vancouver's False Creek for $25,000 for the month of February, only HI members have access to the three HI hostels in Vancouver and HI-Whistler during the Games. Dorm beds start at $31.50 and private rooms start at $90. 

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Spotlight: Australia

Oh, Australia. It's a major backpacker destination with one of the world's best budget travel infrastructure's that draws in thousands of pack-toting travellers every year. Not only is it affordable, warm and easy to navigate, the country is fun as heck. Read more »

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    Commercial Drive is better then all those places with it's...

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    Roman, if the hostel is near the Museum of Natural History (...

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