November 2011
12 MONTHS OF HOSTELLING - DECEMBER - EDMONTON
Thinking of heading to Edmonton to do your Christmas shopping? Edmonton offers an abundance of places to shop, from North America’s largest mall to funky independent boutiques, so you’ll be sure to find something for everyone on your list. Read more about the best shopping spots in Edmonton here. Read more »
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING IN EDMONTON
Strategizing about the best way to get your Christmas shopping done this year? Why not head to Edmonton for a shopping getaway? Edmonton offers an abundance of places to shop, from North America’s largest mall to funky independent boutiques, so you’ll be sure to find something for everyone on your list. Read more »
Sydney Harbour YHA wins “Best Backpacker Accommodation”
YHA Australia is celebrating a win at the 2011 NSW Tourism Awards that saw Sydney Harbour YHA take out the “Best Backpacker Accommodation”. Read more »
PARKS CANADA NAMED PARTNER OF THE YEAR
Hostelling International-Canada is proud to announce that its members and keen hostellers have voted Parks Canada as the 2011 Partner of the Year. Winners and finalists were recognized at the HI-Canada Annual Operation Meeting, the organization's annual gathering of regional partners, on November 7-10 in Halifax. Read more »
HI-LAKE LOUSE ALPINE CENTRE WINS HOSTEL OF THE YEAR!
Hostelling International-Canada (HI-Canada) introduced a new national award this year, Hostel of the Year. The organization is proud to announce that its members and international hostel users have rated HI-Lake Louise Alpine Centre as the Hostel of the Year. Read more »
San Francisco: Getting Out of Town
It was my second visit to San Francisco in three years, so I didn’t need to go back to Alcatraz or Chinatown. And while I did go back to the Ferry Building for the Saturday farmer’s market and then to Fisherman’s Wharf to look at the sea lions and line up for an hour to take the cable car, I heartily regretted every overcrowded, heavily-touristed, teeth-gritting minute of it.
What I did enjoy…
ECOTOURISM IN KAZAKHSTAN
By Kaitie Worobec
Ever thought you could see flamingos in the steppes of Kazakhstan? Neither did I, until I visited the friendly people at the Kazakhstan booth at World Travel Market. Read more »
Take Our Survey and You Could Win an iPad 2
Your HI Membership card gets you all sorts of fantastic discounts on restaurants, attractions, and more. We want to improve the value you get with your HI Membership, and we need your help to do that. Please take our short survey, and you will be entered into a draw to win a 16 GB iPad 2.
HOSTELLING INTERNATIONAL’S ERIK GRAFF WINS AWARD
To recognize excellence and innovation with the BC tourism industry, the Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia in partnership with the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation, established the British Columbia Tourism Industry Awards. These prestigious awards recognize individuals and organizations that are leading the way in this dynamic industry, earning the distinction as the best in their field. Read more »
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING THE EUROPEAN WAY
Christmas markets are a big deal in Europe and nearly every European city has one. They are a great place to get you in the holiday mood, pick up gifts that are a little bit different and indulge in some holiday food and drink treats. If you are thinking about visiting Europe during the late November or December, then make sure you schedule in a visit to a Christmas Market. Read more »
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