March 2012
SPRING SKIING IN BANFF
Spring may be in the air, but in the Alberta Rockies, the ski season is far from over. For those of you who are not convinced, here are five reasons why you should head to Banff this spring. Read more »
12 MONTHS OF HOSTELLING - APRIL - BANFF
Banff- Lake Louise has been experiencing fantastic conditions this year and now they are even breaking snowfall records! With one of the longest ski seasons in North America, there's still plenty of great skiing to be had at the Big 3 resorts. Read more about spring skiing here. Read more »
Green hostels
Being aware of our ecological impact when travelling has never been more important, and with HI Hostels, you can be both environmentally-conscious and budget-conscious – without sacrificing quality. All of our 4,000+ youth hostels must adhere to the Hostelling International (IYHF) Sustainability Charter, which sets out criteria for conservation of resources, waste disposal & recycling, care for nature and environmental education. Read more »
Save money around the world with your HI Membership!
Your HI Membership is not only good for getting you cheaper rates at 4,000 hostels in 90 countries, but it’s also great for getting discounts on transport, attractions and tours all around the world. If you don’t have a HI Membership or yours is due to expire at the end of the month (March 31, 2012), then make sure you buy or renew before you head off on your next trip. Read more »
New HI Member Discount: 25% off Ski Marmot Basin
Ski Marmot Basin is offering all HI members a 25% discount on all lift tickets from April 10 to May 6, 2012. So what are you waiting for? It’s time to head to the Rockies! Read more »
The History of Hostelling on Canada’s West Coast: HI-Penticton
Continuing our series on the History of Hostelling in Western Canada, here is the next installment - HI-Penticton. Read more »
London on a Budget
When you think of travelling to the UK and visiting London the first thing that springs to mind is that it is going to cost a fortune! However, London can be pretty inexpensive and especially with the current exchange rate you will find that many things cost the same and are sometimes even cheaper than Canada. Here’s some handy tips and advice to help make your trip to London an affordable one. Read more »
Our Family Winter Camping trip to Kananaskis
By Guest Blogger Tanya Koob Read more »
Hostelling FAQs!
Working for HI I am often asked questions about hostels. Below are the answers to some of those frequent questions: Read more »
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